Happening Today: The driver accused of hitting a 9-year-old Medina boy is set to face a judge. According to court records Shyrene Michelle Vargas will be arraigned 8:30 am at Medina Municipal Court.

Tonight you can watch the Cleveland Cavaliers take on Philadelphia 76er’s for free on CW 43. It’s a special night, all about honoring Cleveland’s Latin Culture. It’s the 8th Annual Noche Latina Game.

The earthquake that rattled New Jersey and New York certainly hit close to home for me. As family from New Jersey and NYC flooded my phone with calls. My mom, in Linden NJ, spoke with Gabby Hart about the scary moment.

Portage County is preparing for cleanup, hours after a tornado touched down last night. In Windham, homes are torn apart, trees uprooted, and branches as tall as 6ft are scattered across yards. Check 19 News This Morning for continuing coverage. Cleveland 19 News

Pro-Palestine Protesters affiliated with the CWRU continued their demonstrations overnight. They are currently surrounded by campus police and barricades outside the Kelvin Smith Library Oval. Protesters not affiliated with the university are permitted to return at 8am.

What a pleasure to speaking to First Responders across the Ohio at Northeast Ohio Safety Educator’s Network Meeting! Brittany Wier

Attorneys Ben Crump and Bobby DiCello alongside the family of Frank Tyson, with hold a 11 a.m. press conference at St. Paul AME Church in Canton. Canton Police bodycam captures the 53-year-old screaming 'I can't breathe', as officers placed a knee on his back and neck.

Breaking this Morning: Several people are hurt and an East Cleveland Church is damaged after a crash involving a RTA bus and a car. According to RTA officials multiple people taken to UH. We are waiting for an update on their current condition.

Breaking this morning: Youngstown Police confirmed a 27-year-old male worker was recovered from the scene of an explosion at Chase bank. Police say all victims have been accounted for. Check Cleveland 19 News for any new updates.

Breaking🚨: A $22,500 reward is being offered for information in a Akron Mass Shooting. Akron police say 25 people were shot. One person has died and several others remain in critical condition. Check out Cleveland 19 News morning for more information.

Breaking News🚨: Officer Involved Shooting at E80th st according to a Cleveland Police Officer. Cleveland Police are holding a press conference this morning with more details. 19 News will have a update on air and online.

Happening Today: 98 medical cannabis dispensers will start selling recreational cannabis today. Scot Lee, CEO of Therapy Cannabis in Cleveland speaks with 19 News.

FIRST ALERT: Westlake is experiencing weather damages after severe winds/rain this afternoon. That's just one city of many that will be left to clean up. Here's a fallen utility pole that caught fire. Share your photos and videos here: cleveland19.com/community/user…

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The roof to the garage at Kingsdale Apartments in Parma Heights is gone! Parma Heights Police have not confirmed any injuries. Check for more on Cleveland 19 News

Day 1 of the trial for Elias Guidino starts today at the Summit County Courthouse. He’s accused of kidnapping 4 people and brutally killing 3 of them back in March 2023. Stay tuned for updates from inside the courtroom.

The lone survivor just took the stand during Elias Guidino’s trial and identified Guidino as 1 of 2 gunmen that shot him and killed 3 of his roommates. Victim says Guidino said he was apart of Cartel before shootings and murders

Breaking News🚨: Police are investigating a shooting in Garfield Heights

Cleveland Fire crews are battling a house fire on W93 street, between Detroit and Desmond Ave. Still very little details of what led to the fire or if anyone is injured. 19 News learned crews were on scene around 6:20 this morning.

Happening Today: the sentencing for Mohamed Reeda will start any minute at Summit County Court. Earlier this year he was convicted on rape charges. Police say he raped, attacked, and terrorized several women in the Akron area.