good afternoon, everybody. this is leon bib leading the broadcast with breaking news at the noon hour. we have just learned former cleveland browns star reggie rutger is facing federal charges. he was using charitable donations to pay his gambling debt and personal expenses like his mortgage. he then lied to the fbi when being questioned during the investigation.

intended for his cam and peacemaker's alliance charities. we're working to gather new information and we'll bring that to you on our app and starting at 4:00 here on the television, newschannel 5. in the meantime, the snow is moving out. the storm left behind a big, big mess and some areas are digging out of a half a foot of wet and heavy snow. thousands are without power and many roads are covered in the slush. let's go to power of 5 meteorologist jason nichols. you're tricking more snow on the -- trekking more snow on the way? >> we're beginning to see the snow showers move out as drier air moves in temporarily. you can see what we have been dealing with. this is video from earlier today, obviously, showing the snow. there is a live look in downtown cleveland looking better and that is a look at the roadways, interstate 71 moving smoothly. the major arteries are fine. we're talking about wet roads now and the back roads and those left untreated, certainly

it was the heavy, wet snow. that is good. the salt does a good job with that. air temperatures are near freezing. 32 downtown; 32 in north royalton and notice as far as the 5 live radars go, we're not seeing any type of snow and that is good news. the closest is across the east. the route 11 corridor and as it moves out, we'll track, won't you believe it, another band of snow coming in later tonight and during the day tomorrow. look at this. this is the big storm system. a lot of rain as well and snow east. and hear are your advisories out. they will expire soon and at this point, scheduled to expire at 1:00. wouldn't be surprised if the weather is -- [ indiscernible ] to expire before that time. your hour-by-hour temperatures in the lower 30s and again, a afternoon. there. for the most part, we're not talking about anything like what we saw overnight where

inches of snow south and east of cleveland, breaking down the accumulation totals and what you can expect now and between this time tomorrow. that is coming up, leon. >> thank you, jason. and as jason showed on his map, canton was one of the hardest hit areas in morning in our part of the state and sarah phinney was there in canton as crews cleaned up one of ohio's top tourist attractions. >> traffic is moving just fine here on interstate 77 near canton. it took odot hours this morning to get it all cleaned up. this report was more than 100 trucks working around their area that includes summit and stark counties. others worked to treat the mess in massileon in downtown canton and reported multiple disabled vehicles and several accidents throughout the morning. shovels and plows necessary at the pro football hall of fame. one man started working at midnight to make sure the sidewalks and parking lots were clear for tourists. >> and that is good for him and for us, too.

fame closes at 5 this evening. newschannel 5. sarah. stay up to date on winter weather alerts with the news net 5 app and download it to check out the power of 5 live interactive radar and get an hour-by-hour web forecast for your neighborhood. and happening right now, crews are on the scene of a water main break in akron, euclid avenue, it was a four- inch pipe that burst this morning. and that left a huge hole in the road. a dozen roads in this area of akron and the repairs to be completed by this evening. and in the community of sebring, though, the water system was not the only one that failed to tell residents about tainted drinking water. according to the columbus dispatch, the ohio e.p.a. records show 10 of 14 water systems that had advisories for lead inco tamination did not testify, did not notify

30 to 60-day time period. sebring officials discovered high lead levels and some homes last summer. most residents learned about the problem in january. and there was chaos and confusion in downtown cleveland today after a 911 caller said shots were fired in a store on west 9th street. the shooter could have a hostage. the call came from crush clothing in the warehouse district around 6:30 last night. police are still not confirming if there was a standoff or a robbery attempt, but they did seychelle casings were found inside the clothing store. dozens of residents living in the building above the store, we're told, to stay inside for three hours. >> oh, my gosh. this is real. i didn't know it was real until i saw it from our window. >> at least one suspect at the store was arrested. the gang unit also arrested someone a few blocks away. >> and a warning about the dangers of hoverboards. the police in orange village said the two-wheel scooter

afternoon. the device was plugged in when it burst into flames. a resident was able to get the fire under control before firefighters arrived. by the way, the consumer currently investigating the risks of fires and falls caused by hoverboards. and happening next, a meeting is scheduled for a discussion about the nexus pipeline in medina county. the e.p.a. is holding a public hearing at 6:00 at cloverleaf elementary school in cervelle, ohio. the talk would be about the proposed wads on i worth gas compression station. the nexus pipeline has been the center of numerous battles in recent years and a plan to -- [ indiscernible ] to less populated areas. and in lake county, the council of the small community of madison village will talk about a proposal to get rid of the village's police department. the mayor said much is a move would save the village $81,000 a year. under the plan, madison village

the plan would call for a dedicated officer in the village and the policing help as needed. coming up, we continue here at the noon hour, how low can you go? the price war between two gas stations allows some drivers to fill up for just pennies. >> hotel hiring, hundreds of jobs waiting to be filled. how you can apply for a position. we'll tell you about that. we're watching newschannel 5

. new to the race for 2016. the next set of tips is around the corner and for democrats, the nevada caucuses are four days away and while republicans are at the polls in south carolina on saturday. continues to go hard. today is the last day to is register in ohio's primary, march 15th for next month. and you will need to send the registration form to your local board of elections here in ohio. early voting, by the way, starts tomorrow. and downtown cleveland's

the hilton hotel is expected to open june 1st. the positions will be filled in march and april. no hospitality experience is necessary. the hotel offers a full benefits package, travel discounts, tuition a assistance and free meals. if you are interested in applying, we have a link on our news net 5 app. and up next, a massive air bag recall is expanding again. what to do if your car is on the list.

. a new recall alert related to deflect, defective airbags. general mores is recall -- general motors is recalling 200,000saab and saturn vehicles to replace faulty air bags. a complete list is on the news net 5 app. the dealers will replace them. drivers are paying for this week to fill up the gasoline tanks. the average price for a gallon of regular gas in ohio is $1.55. now, that is up 7 cents from last week.

lower, however, than they were last month. get this, in toledo, a price war between two gas stations allowed some drivers to fill up for pennies. a computer glitch caused one of the stations to drop the price to 19 cents a gallon while minutes later, the gas station across the street there in tolito -- toledo dropped the prices to 17 cents. the customers said i am in disbelief. >> -- my whole gas, filled up for 26 cents. i told her to put 10 on it and gave me 5 bucks and i have to get my change. okay. and that extra low pricing lasted three hours before returning to $1.51 a gallon and that is all over now. and more now on the messy storms dropping a dangerous the mix of weather left 15 states from north carolina to maine on alert.

thousands of accidents and a three-hour delay of opening for the federal government office in washington, d.c. this morning and elizabeth herr has the latest there. >> reporter: this morning, the national weather service will be on the ground looking into 17 reported tornados from florida to louisiana and that left homes and businesses damaged and destroyed, ripped off buildings and debris across the streets and nearby water. further north, the a mix of snow and ice made a busy morning for emergency crews responding to over 2,000 wrecks in 24 hours across 17 states virginia alone. it was not just cars but the traction. take a look at the pedestrians trying to make it on the street without slipping. >> we could not step it out and stepped out and slid all the way to the curb. >> reporter: and the conditions also leaving miserable.

and there is a storm battering the east coast. in philadelphia, 200 passengers spent more than 3 hours on the plane without heat or air conditioning because their flight to florida was delayed because of weather and maintenance issues. stranded passengers in north carolina are taking it all in pride. >> and we have to deal with it. it's an adventure and keeping it positive. >> and they're not over yet. more rain and snow all the -- all of the way, possibly a foot of snow in parts of new york and pennsylvania. elizabeth herr, new york. and let's check in on what is going on in our neck of the woods. what do you think, my friend? >> we're seeing improving weather conditions and we had the snow late last night and the thick, wet snow and that is great for taking pictures and

it's coming down. >> and i was looking at it out of the window. >> yeah. >> and well met deal with it outside. fog, another issue. down next to nothing here and looking at a quarter mile if that and i would suspect this fog is going to be around with us much of the afternoon. and we're going to be socked in with fog and temperatures are not that bad. north and east. and the snow is gone and fog is here and the bursts of heavy snow, those have exited stage right or stage east and in to ashtabula, though, getting light snow and this is moving out and as it moves out, the fog will move in and slightly drier air will move in. we have the warnings and advisories to talk about those in a moment. and look at the big storm. it's moving out during the abc

substantial snow. and yes, because it has to move through all of this area and there is some cold air in place and for us, 2 to four across the west and what we're calling for, some areas near youngstown and these yesories, warnings are -- advisories and warnings are in place and they're going to expire soon. the weather service is killing them the next 20, 15 minutes and it will be the fog and that will reduce visibilities to an showers. join us for the now cleveland at 4:00 and we'll break it down for you. by tonight, a few lingering snow showers and notice the temperatures are not that cold. tomorrow, another shot of light

tomorrow morning into the afternoon. accumulation forecast not all that much another half an inch into the overnight and day tomorrow and not nearly the accumulations from last night and this morning. cloudy and chilly, the visibilities are down and into the 20s and can't rule out a dusting to an inch. the seven-day forecast, we keep temperatures around tomorrow, up to an inch maybe and the weekend is looking awesome into the 40s and we're on the radio, too, and 98.5 ncx. three years old and a lab. tell us about it?

based on our interactions with them -- [ indiscernible ] >> and my goodness? >> he seems to have limited vision to see anything. >> and that is good he can't see that, the weird looking socks, you know? terrible for everybody. and cadet is so nice. >> yeah. >> and that is really hard to tell he is blind. i came up and i was patting him. and the second i moved away, he howelled. >> and he didn't want to. >> yeah. >> and you know, you're on camera right now. you can't see -- . >> boy. >> and everyone else can see at home. >> yeah, and he does need a special home. he'll take time to show him the lay of the land. once he gets comfortable in his surroundings, i don't think that is going to slow him down at all. >> not at all. >> and he gets tense himself coming up. >> and we want to mention the furniture photo contest is underway and you can find out more information. for every photo you submit, they're donating $5 to the apl.

. well, weather experts what, do you think? >> i think the fog is going to be the big weather story. >> yeah. >> and they will be allowed to expire as the drier air moves in and not a big deal. >> okay. >> and we'll ride it out, whatever it is. >> and that is why it for us.

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