Good Morning, Cleveland! It's Friday, July 17, and here is what you need to know.
Dangerous air quality, smoke blankets Cuyahoga County
There is a lot of smoke in the air, making the air quality dangerous. This morning, your Cuyahoga County reporter, Mike Holden, will be live to discuss how this smoke is affecting outdoor events and your ability to go outside.
Health officials say Cyclospora outbreak is linked to Taco Bell lettuce
The CDC and FDA have linked a multistate outbreak of infections from select Taco Bell locations across five states, including Ohio. More than 1,600 cases are connected to the outbreak, along with 94 hospitalizations. The CDC says those numbers are likely an undercount due to data delays. The FDA says Taco Bell is working to stop the use of all the implicated lettuce. Not all Taco Bell locations in those five states received the product, the agency noted.
Cuyahoga County property tax bills arrive today
Starting today, property owners in Cuyahoga County will be getting their property tax bills, which will be due on August 13. You can pay online, over the phone, or by mail. If you choose to pay your bill by mail, it must be postmarked by August 13.
Guardians return from All-Star break to host Pittsburgh Pirates
Now that the All-Star break is over for the Cleveland Guardians, they are hoping to continue their momentum. The Guardians have won four straight games, and this weekend they will be hosting the Pittsburgh Pirates. This morning, Austin Controulis will be live in the studio this morning to share everything we can expect to see at Progressive Field.
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