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Northeast Ohio’s most popular stories of 2024
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – History was made in Northeast Ohio in 2024 on the field and court, in the skies and senate, by police and the president, and even on the big screen.
Here are some of the most popular stories that occurred during the year…
October
By far the biggest story of the year was the Browns leaving Cleveland… again!
However, they wouldn’t move out of Ohio this time, just down I-71 to a domed stadium in Brook Park.
Team owner, Jimmy Haslam, has plans build a state of the art complex, with hotels, restaurants, shopping and of course the new stadium to the cost of nearly $3.5 billion.
Cleveland officials tried to entice the Haslam Group to stay downtown with numerous offers, but fell short.
The hope is for the dome to be completed in time for the 2029 season.
April
Lights Out in The Land was a once in a lifetime event for Northeast Ohio.
Millions flocked to our area to witness the total solar eclipse.
It was the first in Northeast Ohio since 1804 and it didn’t disappoint…
Our Lights Out In The Land coverage witnessed the moment at 3:13 p.m. and it was a sight to behold.
The next total solar eclipse won’t happen in Cleveland until 2099.
November
An upset in the political arena, as Ohio senator, Sherrod Brown loses his seat to businessman, Bernie Moreno in one of the year’s most competitive and expensive senate contests.
Brown, a staple in Washington, served as an Ohio Representative from 1993-2007 and then as a Senator, until his loss in November. Despite leaving Washington, Brown promises to still have a loud voice on certain issue and doesn’t rule out a future run for office in Ohio.
August
It was a stormy year for the state and Northeast Ohio.
March 14, April 17, and Aug. 6 saw numerous tornadoes hit the viewing area.
But it was the Aug. 6 storm that made the biggest impact when five EF-1 tornadoes touched down.
The majority of the damage was near Parma Heights, leaving thousands without power for several days.
Overall, the state saw a record 73 tornadoes in 2024.
April
Catlin Clark mania hit the CLE in April, as the city hosted the Women’s Final Four.
South Carolina, UConn, NC State and Iowa brought tens of thousands to Cleveland – and it was Clark who was the main attraction.
Her story was almost had a Hollywood ending, but South Carolina finished the season undefeated, beating Clark and her Iowa Hawkeyes.
The title game was the most watched basketball game, including the NBA, since 2019, bringing in nearly 20 million viewers.
July
Another potential blockbuster was filmed in Cleveland back in July.
The city center was ground zero for many scenes of the new Superman movie, directed by James Gunn, who was seen out and about at several downtown venues.
Filming locations included the Leader Building, which was transformed into the “Daily Planet,” and the Arcade.
You can see the new Superman movie, featuring all of Cleveland, this summer.
February
in February, changes within the Cleveland Division of Police led to Dorothy Todd being sworn in as the city’s 42nd chief of police.
She replaced outgoing Chief Wayne Drummond, who became the city’s director of Public Safety.
Chief Todd has been tasked to try and clean up the on-going crime issue, particularly with juveniles.
December
In December, President Joe Biden commuted the sentence for former Cuyahoga County Commissioner Jimmy Dimora, who was already in federal prison for over a decade for coruption charges.
In March of 2012, Dimora was convicted of 32 corruption-related charges including, racketeering, bribery, and conspiracy.
He was scheduled to be released in 2030 and had previously requested clemency but was denied.
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City of Cleveland activates warming centers with brutal cold approaching
CLEVELAND — Ohio is getting a jumpstart on winter.
Through the weekend, highs will drop with wind chills dipping into the negatives, according to Spectrum News 1 meteorologists. To help residents get out of the cold, the City of Cleveland is activating its warming centers through Monday.
Here are the warming centers that will be available:
- Michael Zone Recreation Center
6301 Lorain Ave.
(216) 664-3373 - EJ Kovacic Recreation Center
6250 St. Clair Avenue
(216) 664-4140 - Zelma George Recreation Center
3155 Martin L. King Blvd.
(216) 420-8800 - Collinwood Recreation Center
16300 Lakeshore Blvd.
(216) 420-8323
And here’s how long they’ll be open for, Saturday through Monday:
- Saturday, Dec. 13: 9:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Sunday, Dec. 14: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Monday, Dec. 15: 11:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
For overnight shelters, RTA passes can be provided to help with transportation to a nearby facility, the city said.
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Cleveland Water Department truck falls into sinkhole and breaks gas line on Cleveland’s West Side
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – A Cleveland Water Department truck working on a water main break in Ohio City was partially swallowed up into a sinkhole, breaking a gas line underneath the street.
The incident occurred near West 28th Street and Chatham Avenue late Thursday afternoon.
There was no fire or injuries, according to Lt. Michael Norman of the Cleveland Fire Department.
The gas company is on scene working to fix the leak.
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Bob Dylan Ohio tickets: Best prices for 2026 Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton concerts
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CLEVELAND, Ohio — Music legend Bob Dylan is bringing his “Rough And Rowdy Ways World Wide Tour” to Ohio in 2026, making major stops at Cleveland’s Playhouse Square’s KeyBank State Theatre on April 10, along with the Palace Theatre in Columbus on April 9 and Winsupply Theatre in Dayton on April 12.
This Ohio leg of the tour continues Dylan’s ongoing 2026 concert run in support of his 2020 release, “Rough And Rowdy Ways,” an album widely celebrated as among his finest entries in decades.
How to get tickets to see Bob Dylan in Ohio
Tickets for the upcoming Ohio concerts are selling fast, with some vendors reporting fewer than 100 tickets remaining. However, you can still get pass discounts on trusted third-party ticket platforms including Vivid Seats, SeatGeek, StubHub, Viagogo and Ticket City.
New customers can save more with these discount codes:
- Vivid Seats customers get $20 off ticket orders of $200 or more by using the code CLEVELAND20 at checkout.
- SeatGeek customers get $5 off orders of $300 or more with code TAKE5.
Here are the cheapest ticket prices currently available to the upcoming Bob Dylan concerts in Ohio, as of Dec. 11:
April 9, 2026: Columbus, OH — Palace Theatre
- Vivid Seats: $196
- SeatGeek: $194
- StubHub: $198
- Viagogo: $192
- Ticket City: $204
April 10, 2026: Cleveland, OH — KeyBank State Theatre
- Vivid Seats: $217
- SeatGeek: $282
- StubHub: $332
- Viagogo: $322
- Ticket City: $218
April 12, 2026: Dayton, OH — Winsupply Theatre
- Vivid Seats: $261
- SeatGeek: $288
- StubHub: $252
- Viagogo: $245
- Ticket City: $262
What Ohio fans can expect from Dylan’s shows
Ohio fans will experience more than just great seats. For his first date in Columbus, Dylan takes the stage at the historic Palace Theatre, a venue known for its warm acoustics and lavish 1920s-style charm.
Then comes Cleveland, where Playhouse Square’s KeyBank State Theatre will host an intimate, phone-free performance. Fans will have electronics secured in Yondr pouches to ensure a fully immersive concert experience. The embedded nostalgia of the theater pairs perfectly with Dylan’s timeless classics like “Blowin’ in the Wind” and “Like a Rolling Stone.”
Finally, Dayton fans can join the celebration of Dylan’s vast musical legacy at Winsupply Theatre. By choosing acoustically superior venues throughout Ohio, Dylan seems to be deliberately crafting a more personal connection with audiences, transforming each stop into a storytelling event rather than just another headlining show.
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