Michelle Rivera

Reporter · Cleveland, OH

Michelle, an Ohio State University graduate, has spent over six years focusing on community issues in Cleveland, including social justice and local initiatives. She has previously written for NPR's local affiliates, where she honed her storytelling skills to highlight diverse community voices.

13 stories from Michelle Rivera in Dayton

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Motorcyclist killed, passenger injured in Valley View crash with Amazon truck

VALLEY VIEW, Ohio - A motorcyclist was killed and his passenger critically injured in a crash involving an Amazon tractor-trailer late Friday in Valley View, according to news reports.

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Country music world heartbroken as 4 popular groups have split up in 2026

The country music has seen its share of loss in 2026.

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How opioid-settlement money can support cocaine-related services in Cuyahoga County

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Opioid-settlement money distributed by the OneOhio Recovery Foundation can support some cocaine-related prevention, treatment and recovery services in Cuyahoga County.

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Tanner Bibee has come to an uneasy peace with how he was used in 2026 postseason

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Tanner Bibee doesn’t know if he’ll ever come to terms with the fact that he was ignored by the Guardians in the just completed postseason.

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Stow man charged with murder in girlfriend’s shooting death

STOW, Ohio – The boyfriend of a 36-year-old Stow woman who was found fatally shot inside her home has been arrested and charged with her murder.

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Browns lean on 'ordinary plays' for Pittsburgh road test

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The phrase that’s defining the Browns’ offensive identity heading into Pittsburgh didn’t come from a star player or a press conference. It came from offensive coordinator Travis Switzer, who told reporters this week that Deshaun Watson’s best quality against the Titans was making...

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A happy ending in more tales from the crypto: Pepper Pike Police Blotter

PEPPER PIKE, Ohio

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2 suspected of smuggling as 38 rescued by Netherlands coast guard

Two of the 38 people adrift in a rubber boat have been detained on suspicion of smuggling by Marechaussee military police and Netherlands coast guard Saturday off the coast of the southern Netherlands.

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Gas prices for 10/31/26: No tricks, gas down another 2 cents nationally

Drivers across the U.S. got a little bit of a treat Halloween morning as the national average for gasoline is down once again. As of Oct. 31, the price for a gallon of regular unleaded sits at $4.18 nationally, according to AAA.

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Why Cuyahoga’s overdose-rate decline looks different depending on the time period

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Cuyahoga County’s age-adjusted unintentional overdose death rate fell sharply from 2023 to 2024, but the size of the improvement varied by demographic group.

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Dear Annie: We hand her a tissue, but germy co-worker won't cooperate

Dear Annie: What do you do if, after several attempts to get your co-worker to stop spreading her germs, she won’t?

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A somber memorial scene in Stow, Ohio, honoring Larretta Allisson.

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Boyfriend facing charges after woman found shot to death inside Stow home

On a quiet Wednesday morning in Stow, a community was rocked by the tragic news of a life cut short. Larretta Allisson, a beloved member of the neighborhood, was discovered shot to death inside her home. The news sent shockwaves through the area, leaving friends and family grappling with the loss...

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Northeast Ohio is getting a perfect Halloween — and the warm weather isn't stopping there

CLEVELAND, Ohio - It’s all treats and no tricks weather-wise on this last day of October.

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