Good Morning Cleveland, it's Wednesday, May 7th and here is what you need to know.
The Real ID deadline is today.
How many times have you gotten to the airport and realized you didn't have your ID? A version of that stress will soon dawn on many Americans starting Wednesday, May 7. For years, travelers have seen signs posted throughout TSA checkpoints that a Real ID will be needed soon, but it's finally becoming a reality. News 5's Caitlin Hunt is live at Hopkins Airport this morning with everything you need to know.
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Cavs lose in heartbreaking fashion
A heartbreaking end to what appeared to be a dominant Game 2 gave the Cavs their second loss of the series, dropping Tuesday's game 120-119 to the Pacers on a game-winning three from Tyrese Haliburton.
Apartment building evacuated
An apartment building in Ohio City was evacuated overnight because of a CO leak. Cleveland firefighters were on scene for more than two hours and used fans to clear the building. No one was taken to the hospital, and everyone is now allowed back inside their apartment units.
Quaker Square Redevelopment
A group of local developers is in the process of purchasing Quaker Square. Their mission is to reimagine the land that time forgot. News 5 anchor Tessa DiTirro had the chance to go back inside and see it all again before the work begins.
Issue 2 Passes
Issue 2 passed overwhelmingly. It means your city or village will have more money to fix potholes, revamp bridges, or really do anything infrastructure-related. These $2.5 billion in bonds can only be used for government projects.
Papal Conclave
Roman Catholic cardinals will begin the task of electing a new pope today, locking themselves away from the world until they choose the man they hope can unite a diverse but divided global Church. In a process dating to medieval times, the cardinals will file into the Vatican's frescoed Sistine Chapel after a public Mass in St. Peter's Basilica and start their secret conclave for a successor to Pope Francis, who died last month.
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Your forecast
DENSE fog is slowing the morning commute. It'll fade quickly with sun taking over and a nice rebound heading our way. There is one, brief, chill Thursday, but the weekend looks GREAT!
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