Good Morning, Cleveland! It's Monday, May 18, and here is what you need to know.
Schools and colleges attempting to ban e-bikes and scooters
There has been a sharp rise in bike and scooter injuries, and many of them involve children. There has been a major debate across the country about safety. This morning, Mike Brookbank will be showing us how schools, colleges and cities are moving to ban the popular devices.
Cavs win Game 7.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have officially punched their ticket to the Eastern Conference Finals. On Sunday night, the Cavs beat the Detroit Pistons 125 to 94 at Little Caesars Arena. Donovan Mitchell led the team in scoring with 26 points. Evan Mobley had a double-double with 21 points and 11 rebounds. Jarrett Allen had 23 points and 7 rebounds. This will be the team's first trip to the Eastern Conference Finals since 2018.
Browns legend Bernie Kosar marks 6 months since life-saving liver transplant
It's been six months since Browns legend Bernie Kosar received his life-saving liver transplant. News 5's John Kosich has been covering Bernie's health journey for several years now. This morning, he will update us on the former quarterback's condition.
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Your forecast
Testing records today with high temps pushing 90º! Hottest day of 2026... so far. We'll bring storms back this evening and Tuesday, and 50s and 60s come back midweek.
Visit our News 5 weather page to see today's forecast.
Traffic impact
State Route 8 north will have a temporary lane closure between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. today. The left lane adjacent to the center barrier will be closed between the Hudson Drive Bridge and the Northern Corporation Line.
The ramp from I-77 northbound to Ghent Road is now closed, along with the ramp from Ghent Road to I-77 north. The detour for the ramp from I-77 north to Ghent Road is State Route 18 to Cleveland- Massillon Road to Ghent Road. The detour from Ghent Rd. to I-77 north will take Cleveland-Massillon Road and flip at the SR-18 cloverleaf interchange.
The ramps from I-77 south to Ghent Road and Ghent Road to I-77 south are now open.
View our News 5 Traffic Map to see any road closures or delays due to weather or crashes.
