Jeff Slawson
Digital anchor
Cleveland, Ohio
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Jeff joined Cleveland 19 in September of 2021 after four years reporting and anchoring in his hometown of Buffalo, N.Y.
While in Buffalo, Jeff spent time covering Western New York development, breaking news and, of course, every lake effect snowfall.
You can see Jeff anchoring/reporting from the digital desk on a nightly basis.
When not at work, Jeff enjoys football and Formula 1, watching reality TV, and spending time with his wife and rescue dog Ollie. Jeff is a proud Syracuse University graduate where he earned a degree in Broadcast & Digital Journalism.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 6:39 PM EST
|By Jeff Slawson
Superior Midway bike lane clears major hurdle.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 6:46 PM EST
|By Jeff Slawson
2022 passenger totals below pre-pandemic levels according to Hopkins airport.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 6:52 PM EST
|By Jeff Slawson
Medicare relief could be coming to Cleveland residents.
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 2:06 PM EST
|By Jeff Slawson
Cleveland Clinic announces $200M in operating losses from 2022.
Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 6:46 PM EST
|By Jeff Slawson
OHSAA to begin to support the Esports Ohio State Tournament.
Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 6:45 PM EST
|By Jeff Slawson
Gambling addiction calls on the rise.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 5:54 PM EST
|By Jeff Slawson
CMSD CEO to address parents during Q&A.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 6:57 PM EST
|By Jeff Slawson
Sports gambling scams on the rise.
Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 7:22 PM EST
|By Jeff Slawson
Cleveland Foodbank preparing for end of emergency SNAP.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 8:06 PM EST
|By Jeff Slawson
Three sports gambling companies fined for violations in Ohio.
Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 4:17 PM EST
|By Jeff Slawson
Buffalo Bills to address public for first time since Damar Hamlin injury.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 6:23 PM EST
|By Jeff Slawson
US House of Representatives struggles to confirm a speaker of the house.
Updated: Dec. 30, 2022 at 4:26 PM EST
|By Jeff Slawson
Of the 82 confirmed cases, all are children 17 and younger and 74 were unvaccinated.
Updated: Dec. 29, 2022 at 2:33 PM EST
|By Jeff Slawson
Updated numbers show decline in COVID-19 cases
Updated: Dec. 29, 2022 at 1:16 PM EST
|By Jeff Slawson
Deadliest weekend for housefires reported in Ohio.
Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 4:24 PM EST
|By Alec Sapolin and Jeff Slawson
At least four people are dead and multiple people are injured after a 50-car pileup crash on the Ohio Turnpike on Friday.
Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 3:12 PM EST
|By Jeff Slawson and Brian Duffy
Governor Mike DeWine speaks with 19 news.
Updated: Dec. 15, 2022 at 6:48 PM EST
|By Jeff Slawson
Dominion Energy offering help to those who struggle to pay heating bills.
Updated: Dec. 14, 2022 at 7:43 PM EST
|By Jeff Slawson and Michelle Nicks (WOIO)
Akron police arrest three in standoff.
Updated: Dec. 13, 2022 at 7:40 PM EST
|By Jeff Slawson
Cuyahoga County warning of tax scams.
Updated: Dec. 12, 2022 at 10:43 PM EST
|By Jeff Slawson
Akron schools to get security updates.
Updated: Dec. 9, 2022 at 7:25 PM EST
|By Jeff Slawson
Flu cases at all time high.
Updated: Dec. 7, 2022 at 6:11 PM EST
|By Jeff Slawson
Free internet coming to Akron Public Housing.
Updated: Dec. 6, 2022 at 10:36 PM EST
|By Jeff Slawson
Seasonal depression cases expected to increase.
Updated: Dec. 5, 2022 at 8:24 PM EST
|By Jeff Slawson
Discount Drug Mart encouraging flu vaccination over the next few weeks.
Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 4:59 PM EST
|By Jeff Slawson
White House focusing on ending AIDS as a pandemic.
Updated: Nov. 30, 2022 at 7:09 PM EST
|By Jeff Slawson
Gambling addiction experts expecting to see increases in addicts with legalization of sports gambling.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2022 at 4:54 PM EST
|By Jeff Slawson
CSU unveils plans for a new downtown campus.
Updated: Nov. 16, 2022 at 7:06 PM EST
|By Jeff Slawson
NASA Glenn plays huge part in success of Artemis I launch.
Updated: Nov. 15, 2022 at 6:39 PM EST
|By Jeff Slawson
Frontier to owe millions in refunds.
Updated: Nov. 14, 2022 at 4:58 PM EST
|By Jeff Slawson
Cleveland Clinic to start billing for certain MyChart messages.
Updated: Nov. 12, 2022 at 5:37 PM EST
|By Jeff Slawson
BBB warning of healthcare scams.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2022 at 6:47 PM EST
|By Jeff Slawson and Michelle Nicks (WOIO)
RSV cases on the rise in Ohio.
Updated: Nov. 10, 2022 at 6:47 PM EST
|By Jeff Slawson
Blood donations expecting to be hurt by this flu season.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2022 at 7:20 PM EST
|By Jeff Slawson
Tax Levy approved for Cleveland Metroparks.
Updated: Nov. 7, 2022 at 7:17 PM EST
|By Jeff Slawson
Body camera footage released following high school football game fight.
Updated: Nov. 4, 2022 at 7:13 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
YMCA Greater Cleveland.
Updated: Nov. 3, 2022 at 5:29 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
City of Cleveland to analyze what happens to Burke Airport.
Updated: Oct. 31, 2022 at 7:22 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
According to Policy Matters Ohio, this could be “an early sign that Ohio’s recovery from COVID recession is beginning to falter.”
Updated: Oct. 27, 2022 at 10:03 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
Increase in overdoses reported.
Updated: Oct. 27, 2022 at 6:48 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
Early voting numbers could give an indication of the results in November.
Updated: Oct. 21, 2022 at 1:54 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
RSV cases continue to rise in Ohio.
Updated: Oct. 21, 2022 at 1:17 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
The city of Cleveland will be hosting various awareness events over the next week for Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, as officials look to keep people safe.
Updated: Oct. 18, 2022 at 7:38 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
$2M to Cuyahoga County Sheriffs for staffing improvements.
Updated: Oct. 17, 2022 at 5:59 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson and Rachel Vadaj
Teachers are calling out low wages, lack of staff stability, safety issues, and staff development problems as the main issues to address.
Updated: Oct. 14, 2022 at 7:09 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
What is Issue 1?
Updated: Oct. 13, 2022 at 7:14 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
Flu cases expected to rise this season.
Updated: Oct. 12, 2022 at 8:03 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
Additional COVID-19 boosters available.
Updated: Oct. 11, 2022 at 7:59 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
Fire Prevention Week looks to help encourage preparedness.
Updated: Oct. 7, 2022 at 6:13 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
Ohio abortion ban shut down.
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