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The silent surge: How an innovative program at Cleveland Clinic is reaching kids in mental health emergencies — before it’s too late

By Anika Nayak ● Health ● September 12, 2025

Emergency departments across the U.S. have seen a sharp rise in pediatric mental health visits over the past five years — more than 45% nationally, and nearly 300% at Cleveland Clinic’s pediatric emergency rooms for patients under 21.

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Cuyahoga County prosecutor checking the credibility of Deputy Kasey Loudermilk after he was accused of lying

By Mark Puente & The Marshall Project ● Public Safety ● September 11, 2025

Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office officials are questioning the credibility of Kasey Loudermilk, the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department deputy who has been involved in high-speed chases that killed two bystanders and the driver of a fleeing car.

Funding concerns prompt review of proposed mental health and addiction crisis center in Cuyahoga County

By Bob Sandrick ● Government ● September 2, 2025

Council members have raised concerns about how the center would pay for annual operating expenses once the building renovation is completed.

Cuyahoga County deputy involved in fatal chases accused of ‘lying’ in hiring process

By Mark Puente & The Marshall Project ● Public Safety ● August 28, 2025

Deputy Kasey Loudermilk lied and kept details off his application about other police forces disqualifying him, according to his personnel file.

East Cleveland Jail closes after inspections detail various violations

By Brittany Hailer & The Marshall Project ● Public Safety ● August 25, 2025

The East Cleveland Jail — made infamous in Season 3 of the podcast “Serial” and at the center of a $30 million court judgment — quietly closed in December after two inspections found dozens of violations.

Railroad companies fail to join safety program after toxic Ohio derailment

By The Associated Press ● Public Safety ● August 24, 2025

Two and a half years after a derailed train spewed toxic gases across eastern Ohio, none of the nation’s largest freight railroads have fulfilled promises to join a voluntary federal close call program designed to reduce rail hazards and prevent accidents.

High-speed chase video adds to controversy about Cuyahoga County Deputy

By Mark Puente, The Marshall Project, Tara Morgan & News 5 Cleveland ● Public Safety ● August 21, 2025

Deputy Isen Vajusi’s actions raise more questions about how the Downtown Safety Patrol polices Cleveland’s streets without much oversight.

Ohio, other states rethink a long-held practice of setting speed limits based on how fast drivers travel

By The Associated Press ● Public Safety ● August 20, 2025

An old rule still governs how many cities set their speed limits, but some states, including Ohio, are now reconsidering how speed limits are set.

Northeast Ohio’s Harriet Tubman Movement helps survivors of human trafficking recover their lives

By Christopher Johnston ● Public Safety ● August 19, 2025

They’re a team of mobile advocates. They go wherever the victim is located. They meet with the person, assess what’s happening with them, then offer a range of services to help them recover.

Trump EPA says it will defend tough lead pipe rule from Biden, but details to come

By The Associated Press ● Health ● August 7, 2025

Lead pipes are most commonly found in older, industrial parts of the country, including major cities like Cleveland. The rule also revises the way lead amounts are measured, which could significantly expand the number of communities found violating the rules.