Good Morning, Cleveland. It's Friday, Nov.7 and here is what you need to know.
Government shutdown causes major air travel disruptions nationwide
Recently, airports across the United States have been experiencing major travel disruptions. The government shutdown is directly impacting air travel, creating ripple effects. This comes after the Federal Aviation Administration aims to reduce air traffic. Our Mile Holden will be live this morning from Cleveland Hopkins Airport, bringing us the latest updates.
Cleveland mayor, faith leaders back school closures to avert district budget crisis
Cleveland's mayor and a coalition of local ministers are supporting the Cleveland Metropolitan School District's plan to close and merge schools. It's a seismic proposal to downsize the district, which risks running out of money by 2028. During Wednesday night's meeting, the district CEO called for reducing the number of elementary schools from 61 to 45, and cutting high schools from 27 to 14.
Drivers urged to stay alert as deer season peaks across the region
Deer season is among us, and they are always out during those early morning hours. So, it's important for drivers to be extra cautious. Our Tessa DiTirro will be joining us live this morning on the roads to share some safety tips.
New study examines why black women face higher cancer death rates
Black women in the United States are more likely to die from certain cancers than any other racial or ethnic group. So, there has been a new push to find out why. Back in December of last year, we first told you about the American Cancer Society's Voices of Black Women Study back in December of last year. This morning, we're going to check in on the progress.
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