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: Oct. 3, 2022 at 6:58 PM EDT
|By Alec Sapolin and Jeff Slawson
Two anglers were caught cheating in a Cleveland fishing tournament by adding lead weights and fish filets that appeared to be previously prepared to increase the weight of the fish during a competition on Friday.
Updated: Sep. 29, 2022 at 6:58 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
BBB warning of Hurricane Ian scams.
Updated: Sep. 26, 2022 at 7:01 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
BP refinery fire leading to higher gas prices.
Updated: Sep. 23, 2022 at 7:09 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
Consent Decree update shows need for transparency.
Updated: Sep. 22, 2022 at 6:52 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
NASA prepares to launch an asteroid redirecting rocket.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2022 at 1:54 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
Hold on abortion ban to be extended once again.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2022 at 6:53 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
New COVID-19 booster available in Summit County.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2022 at 5:36 PM EDT
|By Alec Sapolin, Aria Janel and Jeff Slawson
Two Parma police cruisers were struck during the pursuit.
Updated: Sep. 2, 2022 at 6:38 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
BBB warning of payday scams.
Updated: Sep. 1, 2022 at 6:45 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
Cleveland Oktoberfest preparing for another year.
Updated: Aug. 31, 2022 at 6:51 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
The Greater Cleveland Food Bank is hosting the 24th annual Taste of the Browns to help feed hungry families in Cleveland.
Updated: Aug. 30, 2022 at 6:48 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
Overdose Awareness Day shows the need for help as overdose cases continue to rise.
Updated: Aug. 29, 2022 at 7:51 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
The mobility study allows people who live in Ohio City to submit where issues exist around the area, including, “an unsafe intersection, a missing sidewalk connection, or oddly timed traffic signal.”
Updated: Aug. 26, 2022 at 1:56 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
Just weeks after the FBI raid of the Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, former President Donald Trump’s main residence, a judge has released a heavily redacted affidavit in support of the search.
Updated: Aug. 25, 2022 at 7:58 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
Fossil finds around the country could be done in Cleveland.
Updated: Aug. 22, 2022 at 7:20 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson and Jim Nelson
Smoke shop stolen from twice in one week.
Updated: Aug. 17, 2022 at 6:37 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
Lorain County Sheriff's preparing for drunk drivers during the Labor Day Weekend.
Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 6:38 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
Wage gap could be seen as a reason for the teacher shortage.
Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 7:05 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
New Alzheimer's research shows how certain factors can effect memory.
Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 6:30 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
Tech Fest 2022 to help Cleveland students prepare for the school year.
Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 6:47 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
Why the Justice Department announced plans to unseal the Trump search warrant.
Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 6:51 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
Cleveland Council passes new rent legislation.
Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 6:52 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
Ohio Task Force 1 to continue helping in Kentucky.
Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 7:27 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
Lorain County Sheriff's Office school supply store to reopen.
Updated: Jul. 29, 2022 at 7:29 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
How the Spirit/JetBlue merger could effect Cleveland Hopkins.
Updated: Jul. 26, 2022 at 6:59 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
National drowning prevention week puts focus on teaching kids to swim.
Updated: Jul. 25, 2022 at 6:52 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Ohio.
Updated: Jul. 25, 2022 at 3:59 PM EDT
|By Alec Sapolin, Jeff Slawson and Kelly Kennedy
Wellington Police Chief Time Barfield confirmed the man was armed with a knife when shot.
Updated: Jul. 21, 2022 at 4:03 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
NASA's newest moon rocket set to take flight in August.
Updated: Jul. 19, 2022 at 5:44 PM EDT
|By Alec Sapolin, Jeff Slawson and Kelly Kennedy
Avon Lake officials are set to present new renderings of its new 40-acre lakefront site, replacing a power plant that stood in the city for 100 years.
Updated: Jul. 18, 2022 at 5:50 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
Pump prices falling again, showing a legitimate downward trend.
Updated: Jul. 18, 2022 at 4:44 PM EDT
|By Alec Sapolin and Jeff Slawson
There were also 226 calls for service to police that were related to fireworks activity, police said.
Updated: Jul. 8, 2022 at 5:19 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
March for Jayland Walker taking place in Washington D.C.
Updated: Jul. 4, 2022 at 4:59 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
POTUS to speak on 4th of July.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2022 at 6:17 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
9-1-1 calls increase over 4th of July weekend.
Updated: Jun. 30, 2022 at 4:58 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
USC, UCLA to join Big Ten.
Updated: Jun. 29, 2022 at 7:38 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
Drowning deaths on a dangerous path in Great Lakes region.
Updated: Jun. 28, 2022 at 6:48 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
Doctors concerned for mothers with stillborn babies following Roe v. Wade reversal.
Updated: Jun. 27, 2022 at 5:43 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
Gas prices continue decline, so what does this mean for the 4th of July.
Updated: Jun. 22, 2022 at 7:05 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
Summit County preparing to vaccinate children under four years old.
Updated: Jun. 20, 2022 at 4:15 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
How to handle dog anxiety on the 4th.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2022 at 7:23 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
New license plate cameras coming to North Olmsted.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2022 at 5:22 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
New OSU Center to focus on psychedelic drug research.
Updated: Jun. 9, 2022 at 4:59 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
Cuyahoga County BOE needs workers.
Updated: Jun. 7, 2022 at 8:39 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
Nursing home workers demanding change.
Updated: Jun. 6, 2022 at 7:04 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
Cleveland City Council to produce new legislation hoping to make things better for Black women living in the City.
Updated: Jun. 3, 2022 at 11:46 AM EDT
|By Avery Williams, Michelle Nicks (WOIO) and Jeff Slawson
The police shooting happened Thursday at the Union Square apartments.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2022 at 6:45 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
Legal sports gambling date established for Ohio.
Updated: May. 31, 2022 at 7:33 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
Bill would lessen amount of hours needed to carry a gun.
Updated: May. 31, 2022 at 6:35 PM EDT
|By Alec Sapolin, Jeff Slawson and Baillie Burmaster
23rd woman files civil lawsuit against Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson, reports say
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