Good Morning Cleveland, it's Monday, May 12 and here is what you need to know.
Today on GMC
Groundbreaking today for West Side Market transformation
Today's the official start of the first phase of the West Side Market's $68 million transformation project. Changes include an updated produce section, new HVAC systems, an event space, a courtyard and a teaching kitchen. The entire project is expected to take about three years to complete.
Cavs all-star guard to get MRI today on injured ankle
Cavs guard Donovan Mitchell will receive an MRI today after sustaining a left ankle injury during Sunday night's loss to the Indiana Pacers. Mitchell was shooting around the court at half-time when he suffered the injury. He did not play in the second half. Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson says he has no idea if Mitchell will be available tomorrow for the Cavs in a must-win Game 5 at home.
Trial continues for driver in Tusky Valley bus crash
As soon as today, a judge could decide the fate of the driver accused of causing the deadly crash involving the Tusky Valley band. The trial wrapped up last Thursday for 61-year-old Jacob McDonald. He faces 26 charges. McDonald is accused of failing to slow down his semi-truck, leading to the chain reaction crash. This trial does not include a jury. It's a bench trial, so a judge is expected to announce his verdict today or tomorrow.
Spike in hospital emergency room visits for unintended drug overdoses
Summit County Public Health Officials say April had the most overdoses of any month so far this year. There were 87 overdoses reported across the county in April. Officials said fentanyl is the driving force behind these overdoses.
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Your forecast
Temps are about to soar, coming off an incredible weekend. We'll have to dodge rain a couple of days this week, but the overall trend is for warmth as we head into the middle of the month.
Visit our News 5 weather page to see today's forecast.
Traffic impacts
Ramp from I-77 south to Wilbeth Road will be closed daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Friday, May 16.
The ramps from I-76/Kenmore Leg North to I-76 east, East Avenue to I-76 east, and South St./Lakeshore Blvd. to I-76 east will be closed nightly between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. until Friday, May 16.
I-77 north to I-480 west will have various nightly lane restrictions between 7 p.m. and 5 a.m. until Tuesday, May 13.
View our News 5 Traffic Map to see any road closures or delays due to the weather or crashes from the weather.
