Good Morning, Cleveland! It's Monday, August 3, and here is what you need to know.
RTA bus involved in crash
Cleveland Police responded to a crash early Monday morning involving a RTA bus in the area of Lorain and Clark avenues. We are working to learn more.
Ohio Rep. Max Miller faces calls to quit race over abuse claims
Republican Rep. Max Miller is facing growing calls to end his re-election campaign over domestic abuse allegations. Miller is in a bitter custody battle with his ex-wife, who is the daughter of Ohio Sen. Bernie Moreno. Police reports show she accuses Miller of throwing her against a wall and holding a gun to her head. Moreno says Miller is not fit for office and needs professional help.
Miller denies the allegations.
"My former wife is engaging in a pattern of reporting incredible, serious, and destructive allegations with absolutely no evidence," Miller said.
Miller vows to stay in the race ahead of a Wednesday deadline to replace him. Democrats are eyeing his seat as a possible target. Miller won the district two years ago with just over 51% of the vote.
Suspect in murder of North Royalton building commissioner to appear in court this morning
Edward Biesiada is set to appear in court this morning after he was charged for shooting and killing North Royalton's building commissioner. Biesiada was arraigned in Parma Municipal Court last Monday, and was charged with one count of murder, which is a first-degree felony. Biesiada's appearance is scheduled for 8:30 a.m.
New details emerge in deadly Willoughby Police shooting
We just learned new information about a deadly shooting by Willoughby police officers this weekend. Officers were called to a home on Robin Hood Drive for a disturbance around 9:30 p.m. Friday. When officers arrived, they found Anthony Green, 45, armed with a knife and threatening to harm a woman at the home. According to police, Green walked out of the home, approached officers, and ignored multiple commands to drop the knife. Officers tried to tase him, but it was unsuccessful. Officers shot Green, and he was taken to the hospital where he later died.
Lakewood passes legislation allowing gender-neutral restrooms in businesses
A newly passed city council registration now gives businesses in Lakewood the option to convert existing single-user men's and women's restrooms to gender-neutral restrooms. Your Cuyahoga County reporter, Mike Holden, will be live this morning to share how city leaders and businesses came together, and how residents are feeling about the change.
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Traffic impact
Hopkins Road between Tyler Boulevard and Twinbrook Road in Mentor is now closed. Crews are replacing a water line and repairing damage caused by a water main break last winter. The closure is expected to last through Friday.
Starting today, the State Route 2/Rye Beach Road westbound exit and entrance ramps will be closed for pavement replacement. The detour route is to continue on SR 2 west to U.S. 250, and take exit 138 to U.S. 250 and then turn left and reenter onto SR 2 east. Drivers can continue to exit 142 to U.S. 6/Rye Beach Road. Work should be complete by Friday, August 14.
View our News 5 Traffic Map to see any road closures or delays due to weather or crashes.
