Cleveland, OH
VegFest, Ohio Distillery Trail, waterfront spots make our WTAM 5-minute food-drinks chat
CLEVELAND, Ohio – VegFest is coming up, the Ohio Distillery Trail is open, and Greater Cleveland has a bunch of waterfront spots perfect for dining and drinking. Here’s our 5-minute food-drinks chat with WTAM’s Bill Wills.
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VegFest returning to Cleveland
Cleveland Vegan Society has scheduled VegFest in downtown Cleveland this month. The free festival – which includes local plant-based food vendors, artisans, speakers and more – is back after a five-year hiatus: About VegFest
Ohio Distillery Trail is open
Ohio Distillery Trail includes 40 places in Ohio offering tours, discounts and more. Visits mean points, and points can be redeemed for prizes. Paris Wolfe has the story: About the Ohio Distillery Trail
Top waterfront patios in Greater Cleveland
This time of year we love our patios. What could be more relaxing? A waterfront view. Alex Darus has rounded up 23 places by the water throughout Greater Cleveland, perfect for sipping a drink, having a bite and chilling out: About waterfront patios in Greater Cleveland
Bon appetit and cheers!
I cover restaurants, beer, wine and sports-related topics on our life and culture team. For my recent stories, here’s a cleveland.com directory. WTAM-1100’s Bill Wills and I talk food and drink around 8:20 a.m. Thursdays. Twitter and IG: @mbona30. My latest book, co-authored with Dan Murphy: “Joe Thomas: Not Your Average Joe” by Gray & Co.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Darren Lassiter of Cleveland, also referred to as “King Dinero,” was sentenced to life in prison Thursday morning.
Lassiter, previously featured on Cuyahoga’s Most Wanted was found guilty of 13 charges last month, including trafficking, rape and prostitution.
In a press release provided by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, Lassiter is described as having “targeted and controlled four victims through physical and sexual violence.”
He is eligible for parole after 43 1/2 to 49 1/2 years have been served.
Yost conducted the investigation alongside the Northeast Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force and Cuyahoga County Michael O’Malley, with assistance from the HEAL Human Trafficking Task Force.
“[Lassiter] capitalized on human suffering, robbing vulnerable women of dignity and self-worth,” Yost wrote in the release.
Copyright 2026 WOIO. All rights reserved.
The Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship is making its long-awaited return to Cleveland for the first time in three decades. On Saturday, April 18, 2026, the world’s top two-wheel racers will converge at Huntington Bank Field for one of the 17 stops on the…
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The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for 16 counties in Northeast Ohio, including the Cleveland metro area, until 9 p.m. tonight. The 3News Weather Team is closely monitoring an area of energy that is expected to spark new storms as it moves into the region, with the potential for strong winds and heavy rainfall.
Why it matters
Severe thunderstorms can bring dangerous conditions like high winds, hail, and flash flooding, posing risks to public safety and property. The Cleveland area has seen an increase in extreme weather events in recent years, making timely weather alerts and preparedness crucial for local residents.
The details
The Severe Thunderstorm Watch covers Ashland, Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Erie, Geauga, Holmes, Huron, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage, Richland, Stark, Summit, Trumbull, and Wayne counties. According to the 3News Weather Team, an area of energy associated with rain and storms in Illinois is expected to transition eastward toward Ohio this afternoon. As daytime heating occurs, this energy is likely to spark new thunderstorms that could be on the stronger side as they move through the region.
- The Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 9 p.m. tonight (April 15, 2026).
- The 3News Weather Team says the storms are expected to move through the area during the afternoon hours.
The players
National Weather Service in Cleveland
The regional office of the National Weather Service that issued the Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Northeast Ohio.
3News Weather Team
The meteorology team at WKYC Channel 3 News in Cleveland, who are closely monitoring the developing weather situation.
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What they’re saying
“We are closely watching an area of energy associated with rain and a few rumbles in Illinois transition east toward Ohio. As we get a little daytime heating, this area of energy will likely spark some new storms that could be on the strong side as they push through Ohio. Timing would place these through here during the afternoon hours.”
— 3News Weather Team
What’s next
Residents in the affected counties should monitor the weather closely, have a plan in place in case severe storms hit, and heed any warnings or instructions from local authorities.
The takeaway
This Severe Thunderstorm Watch serves as an important reminder for Northeast Ohio residents to stay vigilant and prepared for the increasing frequency of extreme weather events in the region. Timely weather alerts and proactive safety measures can help protect lives and property when severe storms strike.
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