Cleveland Hopkins International Airport

Northeast Ohio public transportation systems are following the lead of major airlines and dropping mask requirements following a federal court ruling; Passengers at Cleveland Hopkins Airport have mixed reactions about airlines ending requirements; Cleveland considers a commission for Black women and girls; and more stories.

Cleveland-area travelers have mixed reactions after a federal judge struck down the CDC's mask mandate on public transportation. Airlines, bus services and other transit agencies are no longer requiring masks.

The head of Akron-Canton Airport is hopeful about this week’s announcement of a possible merger between two low-cost airlines serving Northeast Ohio.

The Ohio Supreme Court has rejected a second set of Ohio Statehouse district maps that retained strong Republican majorities and sent them back for a third try; Hudson Mayor Craig Schubert has called a special city council meeting Tuesday to consider suspending City Manager Jane Howington, pending removal; the proposed merger of two low-cost airlines will likely impact travelers flying out of Akron-Canton and Cleveland Hopkins airports; and more stories.

State officials are urging residents to stay home as the entire region is under a winter storm warning through Friday morning; while Ohio is averaging 155 COVID deaths per day; the crowded race for Ohio’s open U.S. Senate seat topped out at 13 major-party candidates on Wednesday; and more stories.

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is expecting 280,000 air travelers over the Thanksgiving holiday season that began last Friday and runs through Monday, Nov. 29.

After the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, WKSU's reporters and producers spoke with Northeast Ohioans about their reaction to the tragedy.

Gov. Mike DeWine says he'll seek state funding as part of a long-term lease deal for Progressive Field; DeWine says the state plans to unveil a new coronavirus vaccination incentive program; a federal bankruptcy judge has given law firm employees another three months to explain in detail the millions of dollars they billed in support of a now-tainted Ohio energy bill; and more stories.

The state says hundreds of thousands of people have entered Ohio's lottery that will award five $1 million prizes and five full-ride college scholarships in a promotion to increase vaccinations; Cleveland officials on Wednesday got a first look at a 20-year master plan for Cleveland Hopkins International Airport; President Joe Biden plans a trip to Cleveland next week; and more stories.

A 20-year master plan also includes a larger terminal and a redesigned traffic flow into the airport campus.