Cleveland: Local News from the Plain Dealer

Easing into Memorial Day weekend: What to watch for Friday
With the legislature entering summer break and Memorial Day weekend approaching, there’s a lull in political activity on Friday.

What ‘X-Men: Apocalypse’ after-credits scene means for Wolverine 3
We may know Wolverine’s next major nemesis.

Showtime’s ‘Roadies’: New trailer highlights Imogen Poots, Machine Gun Kelly
“Roadies” premieres June 26.

The Cleveland Mafia: Death of a don ignites Bomb City, USA (vintage photos)
The Cleveland mafia ran like a machine — until the sudden death 40 years ago of its don unleashed one of America’s most notorious outbreaks of mob violence.

Cleveland father broke 5-month-old son’s leg during beating, police say
A Cleveland father beat his son severely enough to break the biggest bone in his leg.

Captain America story upsets fans who forget it’s just a comic (photos)
Captain America was revealed to be an enemy Hydra agent, fans go crazy.

Police release video of Akron bank robbery
Police have released surveillance video of Friday’s bank robbery in Akron.

Cuyahoga County top Judge Russo says he’s ready to examine bail reform: Impact 2016: Justice For All
Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court Judge John J. Russo has agreed to take a close look at court reforms, and will host a meeting June 8 to discuss the topic.

All Ohioans have been eliminated in national spelling bee finals
The last Ohioan standing, 13-year-old Shiv Sathya Dewan, was eliminated in the seventh round of spelling.

Could a crime-predicting tool make bail fair in Cuyahoga County?: Impact 2016: Justice For All
Cuyahoga County is considering a tool to help judges decide to release or jail someone while their case is pending by weighing defendants’ risk of skipping court or committing a new crime.

Cuyahoga Community College to ban tobacco products from all buildings and grounds
Cuyahoga Community College will ban all tobacco products from buildings and grounds beginning August 8.

How well do you remember Big Boy restaurants?
A brief history of Big Boy restaurants from around the country and dating back to 1936.

Akron man shot to death after argument over woman
A 24-year-old Akron man was shot and killed Wednesday night after an argument over a woman, police said