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Dude News - Friday, March 7, 2025
The TSA is expecting a busy spring break travel season this year. The agency predicts the peak travel period from today through the 24th will see a five-percent increase from last year. It said the busiest travel days during the spring break season will likely be Fridays and Sundays. Nearly three-million passengers could be screened on those days.
'Morning Quickie': Cockfighting allegations in NE Ohio
By Eric McElroy and Slats Hundreds of roosters believed to be used for cockfighting are finally free. It took two days for agents to bust three illegal cockfighting rings in Huron and Lorain County. On Thursday, the Huron County Humane Society conducted an operation and rescued hundreds of roosters and other animals. The next day, two more illegal rings - one in Sheffield Township, and one in Grafton, where they rescued nearly 250 chickens.
Eric on Huron: Spring Forward
Daylight savings time is this weekend! Remember to set your clocks ahead by one hour on Sunday morning. And, yes, we will lose an hour of valuable sleep. What do Clevelanders think of the time change, and does it affect their bodies? I went to Huron Road to find out. Featured Image Photo Credit: 98.5 WNCX - Audacy
Dude News - Thursday, March 6, 2025
The Cavaliers were back in action last night as part of a back-to-back. Cleveland back home this time at the Rocket Arena hosting the Miami Heat. The Cavs won the game 112-107, claiming their 12th straight victory. The third time they've had a winning streak of 12 or more games this year. Also, the Wine & Gold clinched a playoff spot last night with still 20 games left in the season. Mötley Crüe has postponed their Las Vegas residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM.
'Morning Quickie': Spring like weather, then back to winter
By Eric McElroy and Slats A Wind Advisory is in effect for most Northeast Ohio counties on Wednesday. There is a chance of gusts of 50 miles per hour and possible power outages, the National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a Wind Advisory for several counties in our area. Temperatures are expected to drop from near 60 late Wednesday morning to the 30s by evening with 20s expected Wednesday night. Also, we could see a coating of snow with this storm system as well.
Dude News - Wednesday, March 5, 2025
The Wine & Gold in action last night in search of their 11th consecutive win. The Cavs were in Chicago vs the Bulls and got the W 139-117. Cleveland's magical season continues as their record now stands at 51 wins and only 10 losses. The Cavaliers next game is tonight in Miami against the Heat at 7:00. Paul McCartney is petitioning for Joe Cocker to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
'Morning Quickie': Cleveland Hts. school bus driver honored by state
By Eric McElroy and Slats The driver of that Cleveland Heights school bus that caught fire last week was honored by the state of Ohio for his actions that helped save the lives of 15 students on board. Dorian Pace was driving the bus on Thursday when flames broke out behind the rear wheel. The fire quickly took over, but Pace and the children were able to make it out safely.
Dude News - Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Today, March 4th is Fat Tuesday! Also known as Mardi Gras, this is the last day of the Carnival season – a period of raucous merry-making in the weeks leading up to Lent. In countries all across the world, people will traditionally celebrate with extravagant festivals, parades, and feasts. They will don costumes, dance in the streets, and binge on decadent desserts. The two most famous Mardi Gras celebrations take place in Venice, Italy and New Orleans, Louisiana.
'Morning Quickie': 97th Academy Awards recap
The Oscars were last night! Conan O’Brien hosted for the first time. The night was filled with big moments and big wins. We break it all down here. Let’s dive into the big wins first: “Anora” won the award for Best Picture last night. In fact, the movie walked away with a bunch of awards! Sean Baker won Best Director, and Mikey Madison won Best Actress in a Leading Role for the film as well. It also won Best Original Screenplay and Best Film Editing.
'Morning Quickie': Cleveland Heights school bus fire under investigation
By Eric McElroy and Slats Everyone is safe after a school bus became engulfed in flames while on its way to Monticello Middle School in Cleveland Heights early Thursday morning. “The bus driver acted quickly and got all of the students off the bus and to safety,” according to the fire department’s Facebook post.
Morning Quickie': Legendary actor Gene Hackman dead at 95
By Eric McElroy and Slats Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead in their home in New Mexico. Hackman was 95. Their cause of death has not been confirmed but it is not believed to be foul play. Deputies responded to a welfare check request at the home around 1:45 p.m. Wednesday and found Hackman, Arakawa and a dog deceased. An investigation is ongoing.
'Morning Quickie': Another aviation blunder
By Eric McElroy and Slats Another aviation blunder! A Southwest Airlines plane and private jet owned by Flexjet, whose headquarters are in Cleveland, nearly collided on the runway at Chicago Midway International Airport Tuesday morning. Video captured the moment Southwest Airline Flight 2504 attempted to land, but pulled back into the air as as the private jet started to cross the runway in the plane’s path.
'Morning Quickie': Warning issued to stay off the Lake Erie ice
By Eric McElroy and Slats As warmer temps have returned to NE Ohio, the National Weather Service in Cleveland is warning everybody to stay off of the ice on Lake Erie. “It is STRONGLY ADVISED to STAY OFF THE ICE on Lake Erie on Monday!” the NWS posted on Facebook.
'Morning Quickie': Winter weather affecting your morning commute
By Eric McElroy and Slats Thursday morning we are seeing widespread, light snow moves across northeast Ohio. The system isn’t expected to drop a lot of snow, but it could still be enough to make the commute a bit slick. Most areas will receive a coating to an inch by late morning. As of 5:30 a.m., the Ohio Department of Transportation reported more than 61 crews were out treating the roads and plowing across Eastern Ohio. The snow becomes more scattered in the afternoon and lighter.
98.5 'NCX is your Rockin' Home for Westwood One's coverage of Super Bowl LIX
Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles helmets at the Caesars Superdome prior to Super Bowl LIX Photo credit Kirby Lee-Imagn Images 98.5 'NCX is your Rockin' Home for Westwood One's coverage of Super Bowl LIX between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, February 9 from the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. Pregame begins at at 5, with kickoff at 6:30. You can listen to the game on 98.5 'NCX, or on the free Audacy app here.
'Morning Quickie': Icy conditions Thursday morning
By Eric McElroy and Slats Slick and slushy roads have caused more than 300 area schools to close or delay Thursday. Overnight ice and freezing rain are impacting the Thursday morning commute. Several districts including Akron Public Schools, Elyria City Schools, Fairless Local Schools, and more. In addition, colleges and universities such as Cleveland State University and Kent State University announced a change in schedule for students and staff.
'Morning Quickie': Warehouse shooting in New Albany
By Eric McElroy and Slats One person is dead and five people are injured after a shooting at a New Albany warehouse Tuesday night. According to authorities, the shooting happened at the KDC/One building at approximately 10:20 p.m. The incident appears to be a “targeted type of attack,” New Albany Police Chief Greg Jones said in an update just before 2 a.m. Wednesday. A motive for the shooting has not been released and no altercation happened before the shooting, Jones said.
Dude News - Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Dude News Photo credit 98.5 WNCX - Audacy The Cleveland Cavaliers hosted the Boston Celtics last night in what felt like a playoff game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. The Cavs took it on the chin as they fell to the C's 112-105. The Wine & Gold's record against Boston this year is 2-1. Many consider the Celtics the team the Cavs will have to beat if they want to play for an NBA title. No rest for Cleveland, they are in Detroit tonight vs the Pistons at 7:00.
'Morning Quickie': Fans not upset with Myles Garrett, but others
By Eric McElroy and Slats Cleveland Browns fans learned some shocking news Monday—star defensive end Myles Garrett has officially requested a trade. The franchise cornerstone, a leader on and off the field, and a player many saw as a future Hall of Famer in a Browns uniform, is ready to move on.
'Morning Quickie': The GRAMMYs were last night in L.A.
By Eric McElroy and Slats Another GRAMMYs is officially in the books! The night was full of big wins, big performances, and big moments. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. This year’s Super Bowl Halftime performer Kendrick Lamar won a bunch of GRAMMYs for “Not Like Us,” including Best Rap Performance, Best Rap Song, and Best Music Video.
'Morning Quickie': Latest on D.C. air collision
By Eric McElroy and Slats It was announced yesterday that there were no survivors in the horrific crash between an American Airlines passenger jet and a military helicopter. The plane was American Eagle flight 5342 from Wichita, Kansas with a reported 60 passengers and four crew members aboard. Dive teams suspended their activities just before 4 pm yesterday because they had recovered all of the bodies possible without the fuselage of the plane being moved.
'Morning Quickie': Military helicopter collides with passenger plane near D.C.
By Eric McElroy and Slats An American Airlines jet inbound to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport collided with a military helicopter over the Potomac River just before 9 pm Eastern last night. The plane was American Eagle flight 5342 from Wichita, Kansas with a reported 60 passengers and four crew members aboard. The helicopter was a Sikorsky H-60 Black Hawk helicopter with three service members reportedly aboard on a training flight out of Davison Army Airfield at Fort Belvoir.
'Morning Quickie': When ice fishing goes bad
By Eric McElroy and Slats The Coast Guard, in conjunction with Catawba Island first responders, rescued four ice fishermen who were stranded on an ice floe in Lake Erie Tuesday afternoon off of Catawba Island in Ottawa County. The Coast Guard said the fishermen were stuck on the ice floe about one mile offshore around 4:30 p.m., and that all are accounted for. The fishermen said they had a VHF radio to call the Coast Guard and were rescued in about 45 minutes.
'Morning Quickie': Wolf-dog hybrids, coyotes and more
By Eric McElroy and Slats The Humane Society of the United States and Ohio completed a rescue over the weekend where hundreds of animals were kept in deplorable conditions at a fur and urine farm in Ashtabula County. According to Humane Society officials, the owner of the Grand River Fur Exchange died in December, 2024, leading to poor conditions for these animals getting even worse. It was then considered an animal welfare crisis.
'Morning Quickie': Coldest air of the year coming next week
By Eric McElroy and Slats We are all still recovering from Snowmageddon yesterday, the Winter Weather Advisory expired at 4am this morning. But now we prepare for rounds two, and three. A southern system will bring a wintry mix on Saturday. And then as we head into next week, if you thought it was cold before, then just wait.
'Morning Quickie': Winter Weather advisory for much of NE Ohio
By Eric McElroy and Slats Widespread snow is moving through Northeast Ohio as a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for most of the region. The advisory is now in effect for Ashtabula, Carroll, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Trumbull, Tuscarawas and Wayne counties until 4 a.m. on Friday. Most should receive about 2-4 inches but isolated higher amounts possible east. Snow will transition to lake effect by Thursday evening/night.
'Morning Quickie': TikTok ban comes on Sunday
By Eric McElroy and Slats Bad news for some 120.5 million people in the United States on Sunday. But there are alternatives I guess. With the prospect of a TikTok ban coming if the app's Chinese parent company doesn't sell it, many are turning to other apps, including two others owned by China. As of Wednesday, RedNote was the number one app in the U.S., with Lemon8 taking the second spot. The fate of TikTok though rests with the Supreme Court. Some lawmakers have urged Congress to extend the Jan.
'Morning Quickie': Arctic air mass settles in
By Eric McElroy and Slats As frigid temperatures settle into Northeast Ohio this week, the City of Cleveland is taking swift action to ensure everyone has access to a warm and safe place. With temperatures dropping into the teens and wind chills making it feel even colder, city officials are determined to protect residents from the life-threatening conditions. Across the city, warming centers have opened their doors to provide relief from the bitter cold.
'Morning Quickie': Arctic air and snow on the way
By Eric McElroy and Slats A cold front rolled through early this morning. Temperatures will be falling into the lower 20s by late this afternoon. A southwest wind will gust over 30 mph at times. Lake effect snow showers give you locally up to 2 inches of snow. Temperatures will be 10 to 15 degrees by early tomorrow morning. Wind chills below zero by morning. A disturbance will bring a light snow to everybody by late morning. Featured Image Photo Credit: 98.5 WNCX - Audacy
'Morning Quickie': Winning Powerball ticket sold in NE Ohio
By Eric McElroy and Slats Someone in Ohio is likely holding a Powerball ticket worth $1 million. According to Ohio Lottery documents, one lucky ticket purchased in the Buckeye State matched five out of five numbers in the Wednesday, Jan. 8 drawing. Officials said the winning ticket was purchased in Ashtabula County at the Clark Station in Conneaut. The winning numbers were: 1-20-36-38-43+24. No one hit the Powerball JACKPOT which now climbs to an estimated $263 million.
'Morning Quickie': High winds fueling California wildfires
High winds that are expected to worsen have fanned at least three wildfires burning in the Los Angeles area, with gusts of up to 100 mph forecast, prompting evacuations and a huge firefighter response. Palisades Fire has burned through almost 3,000 acres, while millions of people across Southern California are under a red flag warning. The others are the Eaton Fire, at 1,000 acres, and the Hurst Fire, which is at 500 acres. All three are 0% contained.
Dude News - Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Current UNC Tar Heels head coach and former Patriots coach Bill Belichick jokes that the Patriots haven’t called him since firing Jerod Mayo. Belichick talked with Pat McAfee on the latest episode of his show where he joked with the guys about the situation in New England. Will Smith shared a cryptic post to social media that had fans thinking he might be joining a new “Matrix” movie.
'Morning Quickie': Parking bans in effect due to snow
By Eric McElroy and Slats With all the snow flying around lately and plows doing their thing, all that white stuff has to go somewhere. Some parking bans are in effect throughout Cuyahoga County due to all the snow piling up on certain roads. And, if you don’t look for those signs, it could prove costly. The towing fee in Cuyahoga County is $125, plus $30 for an impound fee, along with the ticket you’ll receive.
'Morning Quickie': Cleveland baseball icon Rocky Colavito passes away at 91
By Eric McElroy and Slats Cleveland Indians baseball legend and hall of famer Rocky Colavito has died. The Guardians said Colavito passed away peacefully at home alongside his family in Bernville, Pennsylvania. He was 91. The New York City native signed with Cleveland at 17 years old after a tryout at Yankee Stadium in 1951. During eight seasons with the club, Colavito landed 190 home runs, 574 RBI and 851 hits as a right fielder. He was then traded to the Detroit Tigers.
'Morning Quickie': Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting arrested
Police in Altoona, Pennsylvania, arrested a suspect yesterday in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The suspect, Luigi Nicholas Mangione, is a 26-year-old graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in computer science. Mangione was arrested after a customer at a McDonald’s in Altoona recognized him and told an employee of the restaurant to call the police.
Dude News - Monday, December 9, 2024
The Led Zeppelin documentary “Becoming Led Zeppelin” is coming to IMAX on February 7th. In some areas, IMAX theaters will also hold early-access screenings as well on February 5th. The film explores the origins of the rock group, charting their rise to fame. It will also feature never-before-seen performance footage of Led Zeppelin.
'Morning Quickie': Some people are already over the winter weather
By Eric McElroy and Slats The relentless winter weather is leaving many in Lake County and neighboring counties needing some relief. The past week has been a harsh for many east side residents. There is a Lake Effect Snow Warning for Ashtabula County until 1 a.m. Saturday. Lake effect snow squalls are tapering off Friday morning. Temps will be around 32 degrees today for a high. By the weekend, it’ll rebound nicely! And, by Monday everyone should be thawing out.
'Morning Quickie': Weather warnings in effect, road conditions worsen
By Eric McElroy and Slats A lake effect snow warning remains in effect for a large portion of northeast Ohio. The alert expires at 1 a.m. on Saturday for Ashtabula County, and at 4 a.m. on Friday for others. Some people can expect anywhere between 3 to 10 inches of snowfall and wind gusts of up to 50 mph. And of course, with that comes worsening road conditions and low visibility which will impact commuting through Friday evening.
Dude News - Thursday, December 5, 2024
KISS played what they said was its final concert on December 2, 2023. A year later, KISS co-founders Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley have shared a video marking the anniversary of the event. They also…tease more to come for the KISS faithful. “While it’s true we stopped touring, this is not the end. No siree Bob. I wish I could tell you the amazing things that are brewing, but you will soon be able to experience it beyond anything you’ve experienced,” Simmons shares. "Hang in there.
'Morning Quickie': ODOT warns drivers ahead of winter storm
A Winter Storm Watch for a large area of Northeast Ohio has ODOT crews gearing up for their biggest response yet this winter. ODOT is warning drivers that as the storm unfolds, there could some dangerous conditions to deal with on highways across the region. The storm will be a big challenge in areas of the snow belt that have already been pounded by four to five feet of snow. That’s why ODOT crews are taking steps to get ready for yet another layer of heavy snow.
Dude News - Wednesday, December 4, 2024
The Cavs frog was dancing again last night as the Wine & Gold beat the Washington Wizards 118-87 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Cleveland's record improves to an NBA best 19-3. The Cavs next game is tomorrow night as they welcome the Denver Nuggets to downtown Cleveland. On “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” Snoop Dogg revealed he gifted his daughter Cori $1 Million dollars for her wedding and a bit of advice too. Snoop has a new album coming out on December 13.
'Morning Quickie': More snow could be on the way
The snow continues to fall across the snowbelt in northeast Ohio. A Lake Effect Snow Warning expected to continue through 7 a.m. on Tuesday was canceled early. However, the National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch in effect from Wednesday afternoon through late Thursday night for Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, and Lake counties. A wintry mix will develop Wednesday night. Widespread burst of snow Wednesday night. Lake effect will be further inland Thursday into early Friday.
Dude News - Tuesday, December 3, 2024
We saw the good and the bad from quarterback Jameis Winston last night on Monday Night Football. The good, was 497 passing yards and 4 touchdowns. The bad, was 3 interceptions..two of which were returned for six points by the Broncos defense. Cleveland lost in Denver 41-32, and the Browns fall to 3-9 on the season. For the first time in nine years, legendary rock band AC/DC is hitting the road in the United States for the 2025 Power Up North American Tour.
'Morning Quickie': Lake Effect Snow Warning continues into Tuesday
By Eric McElroy and Slats This multi-day heavy lake effect snow event continues. A Lake Effect Snow Warning continues for Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, and Lake Counties until 7 a.m. Tuesday. Another 6 to 18″ of snow will be possible through tomorrow morning. There will likely be a sharp snowfall cutoff across western and southern Cuyahoga Co. The highest snowfall totals and greatest travel impacts in Cuyahoga Co. will likely develop from near Cleveland and points east.
Dude News - Monday, December 2, 2024
The Cavaliers were at home last night in downtown Cleveland as they hosted the Celtics. The Wine & Gold were looking to avenge one of their 3 losses on the season, and end a two game losing streak. They did just that with a 115-111 win over Boston. Cleveland improves on their NBA best record of 18-3. The Cavs next game is tomorrow night as they welcome the Washington Wizards. According to one Amazon Alexa device, the fall of the US will occur in less than a decade.
'Morning Quickie': Winter weather could change your Thanksgiving plans
Well, we’ve been lucky up to this point with winter weather. But Mother Nature wants a seat at the Thanksgiving table, and everyone’s turkey day travel plans just got a little more interesting. A quarter inch of rain is expected for tonight which could turn over into that wintry mix by Thursday morning. And then on Friday for all you Black Friday shoppers, be safe out there as Lake Effect snow could be flying around.
'Morning Quickie': Thanksgiving travel in Ohio could be record breaking
Thanksgiving travel is upon us as millions of Americans get ready to hit the road or fly for the holiday. More than three million Ohioans are expected to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday. That’s two percent more than last year. AAA says to be proactive about travel before you leave. Across the country, AAA predicts nearly 80 million people will drive or fly for the holiday. Featured Image Photo Credit: 98.5 WNCX - Audacy
Dude News - Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Mike Tyson has been offered $125-thousand by Las Vegas male revue Kings of Hustler to host their Christmas party wearing chaps and a banana hammock, following his viral Netflix fight night moment. General manager Brittany Rose said they think Tyson’s playful personality is a perfect fit for their Cowboy Christmas Party, calling it an unforgettable opportunity. Tyson also received a separate $250-thousand offer from adult website CamSoda to showcase his famous buns for an hour.
'Morning Quickie': Battle at the box office over the weekend
"Wicked” ruled the North American box office this weekend! The movie musical took in $114-million in its debut weekend. The movie also broke a ton of records in its debut. It became the biggest opening for a movie based on a broadway show in North America with $114-million, as well as with the best global opening, with a take of $164.2-million around the world. It’s the biggest opening for Cythnia Erivo ever.
'Morning Quickie': Browns beat Steelers behind Nick Chubb's 2 TD's
Browns vs Steelers last night at the snow globe which was Huntington Bank Field. Cleveland came in at 2-8, Pittsburgh at 8-2, but could the Browns deliver a win on Amazon Prime? Even with all the snow, you could still see the Bat Signal was out for #24 Nick Chubb. 24-19 the final score. Not only is it great beating the Steelers, but it was even sweeter seeing Nick Chubb score two touchdowns against the team that ended his season last year, including the game winner.
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