Residents are mounting opposition to projects big and small in communities across Northeast Ohio, from a data center to a service garage. Will the developments happen anyway?

An overtime surge in the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office led to a legal battle over control of the sheriff’s budget. This week, it was ballooning overtime in the Cleveland Division of Police that prompted City Council scrutiny.

Ohio Sen. John Husted testified for the defense in the corruption trial of two FirstEnergy executives, and the prosecution’s final question to him incensed the defense, which accused prosecutors of misconduct.

A former Cleveland City Council member who earlier served as an advocate for lead-safe homes is now the city’s lead safety chief.

And keep your eyes peeled for Bigfoot in Portage County. There have been a number of purported sightings this week.

Guests:

- Taylor Wizner, Health Reporter, Ideastream Public Media

- Anna Huntsman, Akron/Canton Reporter, Ideastream Public Media

- Karen Kasler, Statehouse News Bureau Chief, Ohio Public Radio/TV