Good Morning Cleveland, it's Thursday, August 7, and here is the latest on your news, weather and traffic.
Today on GMC
Search for those involved after chase and crash
We are following breaking news. The Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Office was involved in pursuit that ended in crash on East 40th Street at Commerce Parkway in Cleveland. Officers and deputies from Cleveland, Euclid, Parma, South Euclid and Brooklyn Heights are searching with drones and dogs for anyone involved.
Jury duty scam
A Northeast Ohio man is issuing a warning this morning about how convincing the jury scam called he received was. He tells our Clay Lepard how close he was to handing over money and he doesn't want it to happen to anyone else.
Cleveland State University 'finalizing' agreement with RTA to have opt-in choice for U-Pass program
Just days after Cleveland State University announced that it was ending its participation in the RTA’s U-Pass program, school officials say they are 'working toward a solution where students will have the choice whether or not they would like to opt in to the U-Pass fee.'
New tariffs take effect today
It’s a big day for tariffs with a range of countries getting hit with President Donald Trump’s long talked about so-called reciprocal tariffs. They range from 10% to 41%. We look at what countries may impact your wallet the most in the new few months and the new tariff threats Trump is levying that impacts India as well computer chips.
United Airlines ground stop lifted
Operations are getting back to normal this morning after United Airlines was forced to halt departures last night due to a technology issue. The ground stop has been lifted but at least two United flights are cancelled out of Hopkins International Airport this morning.
Water main break on Rocky River Drive in Cleveland
Rocky River Drive is shut down this morning in front of St. Joseph Academy after a water main break. The closure extends from Claire to Marquis avenues.
Tommy Boy Fest kicks off in Sandusky
The Paramount classic is celebrating 30 years since its release. Starting today through the weekend, get your fill on 90s nostalgia and entertainment.
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Your forecast
We'll see a few more clouds today but any rain is SLIM to none. That means temps will again spike back into the middle 80s. We're pushing closer to 90 degrees heading closer to the weekend. Get prepped for a HOT end to the week.
Visit our News 5 weather page to see today's forecast.
Traffic impacts
The northbound lanes on Clague Road between Summerland Avenue and Lorain Road are closed beginning today. They should reopen Friday, August 29.
On August 8, the northbound lanes on Dover Center Road between Mill Road and the City of Westlake will be closed. Lanes should reopen on September 19.
View our News 5 Traffic Map to see any road closures or delays due to the weather or crashes from the weather.
