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.

5 stories from Michelle Rivera in Mason

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‘I really hadn’t no idea who it was’: What went down between Pittsburgh’s Mason McCormick slamming Jared Verse to the ground

PITTSBURGH — Believe it or not, the most intense moment during Sunday’s 27-6 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers occurred during an extra point attempt.

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Cleveland Hopkins passenger traffic edges up in September, remains flat for year

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Cleveland Hopkins International Airport welcomed 823,339 passengers in September, up slightly from the same month last year.

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Key Social Security deadline looms for people wanting to learn new benefits early

Social Security benefits are increasing 3.6% in 2027. For most people, higher checks will hit accounts in January, though Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will receive their first cost-of-living adjustment checks in late December, due to the New Years Day holiday.

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He said sorry to the FBI. Prosecutors say the threats kept coming

A Michigan man is in federal custody after officials say he threatened to kill FBI Director Kash Patel. Agents arrested the Macomb County man Friday, Oct. 30, The Detroit News reported.

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A serene view of the Willoughby community, reflecting on a recent tragedy.

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Man found guilty on robbery, evidence tampering charges in 2025 fatal shooting near The Hamlets in Willoughby

On a crisp autumn afternoon in Willoughby, the sun cast long shadows on the streets, a stark contrast to the heavy hearts of those who gathered to remember Damonte Perry. Just a few years ago, this vibrant community was shaken by a tragic event that would forever alter the lives of many. Now, as...

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