Good Morning, Cleveland! It's Wednesday, February 11, and here is what you need to know.
Man detained for questioning in Nancy Guthrie search has been released
A person detained for questioning in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of "Today Show" host Savannah Guthrie, has been released. Our Scripps sister station, KNXV, talked with the man detained south of Tucson during a traffic stop in the small town of Rio Rico, not far from the Mexico border. In the exclusive interview, the man, who identified himself as "Carlos," says he was held at the scene of the initial traffic stop for hours. On Tuesday, the FBI released chilling surveillance video of a person outside Guthrie's front door just before she was taken from her home. The subject appeared in the doorway, slowly walking toward the front door with his face covered by a ski mask. Authorities say he was armed with a gun in his waistband. The man also used some brush to try to cover the camera.
Northeast Ohio communities brace for potential ice jam floods
As the temperatures continue to shift, cities across Northeast Ohio are now preparing for the potential threat of ice jams followed by flooding. They have to monitor the river and its levels in Vermilion 24/7. While they deal with this each winter in Vermilion, officials say they cannot let their guard down
Second Lyft driver shot and killed in Cleveland in 27 hours
Another Lyft driver was shot and killed in Cleveland a few hours after police told News 5 there was no reason for heightened concern for ride-share drivers. Cleveland Police announced that a second driver was killed early Tuesday morning. Police said there's not enough information right now to say whether these two shootings are connected or not. Regardless, it has local rideshare drivers on edge.
Rezoning denied for 'megasite' in New Russia Township
The New Russia Township Zoning Commission voted to recommend denying the proposed rezoning of more than 600 acres of land to allow for the development of the so-called "mega site" near the Lorain County Airport. The commission is appointed. The final decision rests with the elected township board of trustees. A crowd of hundreds in The Lodge of New Russia Township erupted in cheers when Kudlo made a motion recommending that the rezoning application be denied. The vote came at the end of a nearly three-hour public hearing.
James Harden beard giveaway at tonight's Cavs game
The Cleveland Cavaliers are finally back home tonight from their five-game road trip. The team and fans are set to welcome their newest player to Cleveland in style!! All fans at tonight's game will get their very own "James Harden beard" to honor his home debut! Tip-off between the Cavs and Wizards is at 7 p.m.
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Your forecast
Winter is back! We hit 50 degrees yesterday, which was the warmest day since January 8. That was nice, but now it's gone. We're back in the 30s today with lake effect snow setting up midday. Plan on slick roads this afternoon and into tomorrow.
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