Good Morning, Cleveland! It's Friday, Dec. 19th, and here is what you need to know.
Flash freeze creating potentially hazardous conditions for morning commute
The weather is rapidly changing overnight. ODOT is preparing for potentially slick and at times hazardous roadways for the morning commute. Non-stop rain, and now temperatures are dropping rapidly. That brings in the possibility of standing water, water accumulating on roads that could soon freeze to ice. News 5's Mike Holden will be live in the traffic tracker all morning, giving us a look at road conditions.
Power outages
There are currently around 1,130 power outages in Cuyahoga County.
Visit our Power Outage page to find links to see current power outages in Northeast Ohio and to report a power outage.
News 5 Photographer Dave Kraska spotted a tree down on a car on Abbyshire Drive in Berea.
Downed power lines and outages may happen throughout the day due to high winds.
Riverside superintendent’s job status remains undecided after board’s final meeting
The superintendent of Riverside local schools still does not know the status of his job. During the board's final meeting of the year on Thursday, members did not vote on the job status of superintendent Christoper Rateno. Rateno has been accused of failing to fulfill duties, but he has denied those allegations. He has insisted he is committed to the district. The next school board meeting is scheduled for early January, with the possibility of an emergency meeting held before then.
Boston Mills ski resort opens today for the season
Today is going to be a big day for local skiers. Boston Mills ski resort is opening up its slopes for the season at 10:00 a.m. News 5 Reporter, John Kosich, will be live from the resort this morning to show us what skiers can expect for this season.
RTA eliminates onboard wifi starting today as part of cost-saving efforts
Starting today, riders on the Greater Cleveland RTA will no longer have access to wifi on trains, trolleys and buses. The discontinuation comes as part of RTA's "cost-saving efforts." RTA says this will save them $250,000 annually. RTA also says it is considering other service cuts next year.
Pet scams surge during holidays as woman loses hundreds buying puppy online
If you want to add a new furry friend to your family this holiday season, it is important to be mindful of pet scams. Good Morning Cleveland anchor Mike Brookbank is sharing a warning this morning about a woman who lost hundreds of dollars after the puppy she bought from an online breeder never arrived.
Lorain celebrates historic rise in Latino leadership with community event
Tonight, the city of Lorain is celebrating a milestone in its Hispanic heritage. Newly elected officials take their seats in the new year. The city will have a historic number of Latino leaders, including five of its 12 city council members, a school board member, and the board of elections director. The celebration is set to begin at 7 p.m. at the Club Our Space event center in Lorain.
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