Cleveland, OH
3 confirmed dead in Ohio after EF-3 tornado: ‘The Indian Lake community will be back’
LOGAN COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) – Some central Ohio residents are left to pick up the pieces after a severe storm tore through counties Thursday night, including multiple possible tornado touch downs.
A press conference with the Logan County Sheriff’s Office confirmed three people are dead as of Friday morning.
During the conference, Sheriff Randall Dodds said searches Thursday night and Friday morning turned over three known fatalities.
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At this time, the names of the deceased have not been released.
A trail of destruction ripped through Indian Lake in Logan County, and Ohio Gov. DeWine, along with Lt. Gov. Jon Husted, toured the area and spoke with the residents there.
Officials said about 1,700 structures there were checked for people who may have been hurt.
DeWine thanked the first responders and community for looking out for one another. Husted spoke about neighbors bringing out chainsaws and generators to help.
“The Indian Lake community will be back…” DeWine said. “We are coming back.”
Tornado warnings were issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) for several Northeast Ohio counties including Huron, Richland, Ashland, Wayne, and Medina.
People in Logan County recalled taking cover in their crawl space just moments before the tornado swarmed, Husted said during the press conference at Indian Lake High School.
As of Friday afternoon, the NWS has confirmed four tornadoes touched down Thursday night in Ohio:
- EF-2 tornado in Logan County (later upgraded to EF-3)
- EF-2 tornado in Crawford/Richland counties
- EF-1 tornado in Hancock County
- EF-1 tornado in Licking County
In Richland County, residents reported major damage to homes and downed power lines and trees.
During a press conference, Richland County EMA Director Rebecca Owens said three buildings were damaged by the tornado, but no livestock or people were harmed.
Owens said two steers and some goats were in a barn that was leveled by the storm.
In central Ohio, significant damage has been reported across multiple counties.
The National Weather Service Cleveland posted online Thursday night about a half-mile wide tornado in Huron County.
The Logan County Sheriff’s Office says they started receiving reports of storm damages around 7:48 p.m. Thursday in the Santa Fe area.
“The storm continued East over Lakeview and Midway area causing heavy damage to property,” the sheriff’s office said in a press release. “The storm continued East over Russell’s Point and Orchard Island.”
Donations can be brought to Indian Lakes High School through 5 p.m. Friday. They will start accepting again at 10 a.m. Saturday. The sheriff’s office is asking for batteries, trash bags, work gloves, toiletries and paper products.
Richland County Emergency Management Agency Director Rebecca Owens told 19 News reporter Michelle Nicks five homes were damaged in the storm near the Village of Plymouth on Route 598 and West Road.
Storm debris littered several nearby fields and was caught in tops of trees in the area.
One home had parts of its roof blown off. Several cars turned on their sides and a camper that was destroyed beyond recognition.
This is a developing story. Check back with 19 News for the latest information.
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Cleveland, OH
House explosion in Cleveland’s Slavic Village neighborhood catches neighboring houses on fire
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – A house explosion in Cleveland’s Slavic Village neighborhood caught its two neighboring houses and a car on fire and covered the street in thick smoke.
The family who lived in the house that exploded was not home at the time, Cleveland Fire confirmed.
Cleveland EMS told 19 News that paramedics evaluated a 14-year-old boy in stable condition and will be transported by private vehicle for medical assistance.
All residents were safely evacuated and are being assisted by the Red Cross.
The houses are in the 5900 block of Cable Avenue, east of Broadway.
The two-story house that exploded collapsed after noon, Cleveland Fire confirmed.
The explosion and blaze caught the neighboring houses on both sides on fire, Cleveland Fire said.
Below is raw video our 19 News crews captured on scene:
Our cameras captured a first responder carrying a young child on the street away from the home, but it is unknown which house the child lived in.
Cleveland Fire said that 10 companies and 45 firefighters had all fires under control in an hour and a half.
Clouds of smoke filled the nearby streets, creating dangerously low visibility and difficult breathing conditions.
The plume of smoke could be seen for miles, even in downtown Cleveland and Parma.
The cause of the explosion and the estimated damage amount have yet to be determined. Enbridge Gas is on scene, and 19 News is waiting to hear back.
Return to 19 News for updates.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – The 17-year-old boy accused of a deadly shooting at a Cleveland deli, pleaded not guilty at his arraignment in Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas Thursday.
Royal King was indicted on the charges of aggravated murder, murder, felonious assault, carrying concealed weapons, and improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle.
King will continue being held on a $1 million bond at the Cuyahoga County Juvenile Detention Facility.
He will return to court on March 2 for a pre-trial.
King is accused of killing Jahari Stegall, 17, on Sept. 19, 2025 at the E. 185th Deli in the city’s Northshore Collinwood neighborhood.
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King allegedly drove to the deli in a stolen car and walked through the aisles.
Security cameras then show Stegall walking through the parking lot.
King allegedly met Stegall at the door with a gun in his hand and shot him in the back of the head before fleeing the scene.
Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael O’Malley said Stegall was a good kid who barely knew King.
U.S. Marshals arrested King on Oct. 29, 2025 at home on E. 147th Street in Cleveland.
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OHIO — The Ohio Emergency Management Agency, in partnership with the National Weather Service offices in Wilmington and Cleveland, is partnering with Lamar Advertising to help expand the Ohio Traveler Alert System to more parts of the state.
Ohio EMA said the system will soon include areas of greater Cleveland, Toledo and the Cincinnati Metropolitan area.
“Severe weather can make driving difficult and dangerous,” said Gov. Mike DeWine, R-Ohio. “By expanding the Ohio Traveler Alert System, our goal is to get critical weather alerts to more drivers in real-time.”
The system was launched in 2024 in the areas of Dayton and Columbus. If there’s severe weather, digital billboards display messages alerting travelers about certain conditions, such as high winds, snow squalls, ice and flooding.
“Collaborations like these are the backbone of community safety,” said Sima Merick, Ohio Emergency Management Agency executive director. “When we work together, we strengthen our ability to protect the people we serve. OTAS is a prime example of these partnerships.”
Ohio EMA said the communication and messaging on billboards is not only an effective way to communicate to Ohio residents but also to travelers who may not be familiar with the area.
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