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: Jun. 2, 2023 at 6:50 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
Ohio bridges to receive funding towards renovations.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 6:55 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
Lyme disease cases rising in Ohio.
Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 4:45 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
New electricity provider for Cleveland to be discussed.
Summer months lead to increase in teen traffic deaths, officials fear 2023 could be worst season yet
Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 7:36 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
100 deadliest days on the road approaching.
Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 6:48 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
Cleveland Community requesting funds to help preschools.
Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 4:25 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
Cleveland, Akron roads among country’s worst, study says
Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 5:55 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
Bill proposing transgender student bathroom restrictions proposed in state assembly.
Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 5:27 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
White House to tackle mental health in latest initiative.
Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 7:13 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
Ohio Senate passes bill that could restrict higher education.
Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 6:56 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
Lawsuit filed against Ashtabula schools claims that a former teacher sexually assaulted students during the 1980's.
Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 8:27 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
A recent report from the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force has updated their recommendation for mammograms, saying women should start screening as young as 40, not 50 as was originally suggested.
Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 6:00 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
New data shows a decrease in drivers using their phones.
Updated: May. 9, 2023 at 6:50 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
Affordable broadband could be coming to Cleveland.
Updated: May. 5, 2023 at 8:39 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
Motorcycle safety month showing the need for increase measures to avoid motorcycle crashes.
Updated: May. 4, 2023 at 6:13 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
Frontier to consider Cleveland for employee base.
Updated: Apr. 27, 2023 at 7:14 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
Food Bank hoping to increase funds through silent auction.
Updated: Apr. 26, 2023 at 7:05 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
Ohio state budget sees massive changes for education, taxes.
Updated: Apr. 13, 2023 at 8:39 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
Cleanup volunteers needed in Cuyahoga County.
Updated: Apr. 7, 2023 at 6:49 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
New adoption grant could lead to an increase in adoptions.
Updated: Apr. 6, 2023 at 5:37 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
MetroHealth looking to make transplants more accessible.
Updated: Apr. 6, 2023 at 1:59 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
Maxton Soviak to have his name remembered at renovated Edison High School field.
Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 6:45 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
As diabetes rises in Ohio, the YMCA looks to offer help.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 6:57 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
Emerging super fungus causing concern in the U.S.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 6:07 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
A Cleveland based lung cancer advocate heads to D.C., looking to secure more funding for research.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 4:55 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
Video released from the death of Irvo Otieno.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 5:50 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
Cleveland City Council to propose new legislation following Norfolk Southern derailment.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 6:55 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
New pediatric model coming to NE Ohio.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 7:50 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
ODOT announces new projects to fix roads in northeast Ohio.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 7:34 PM EDT
|By Jeff Slawson
What the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank means for Northeast Ohio.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 6:49 PM EST
|By Jeff Slawson
24 tons of soil still needs to be removed from East Palestine.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 5:19 PM EST
|By Jeff Slawson
Audit shows former MetroHealth CEO "concealed unauthorized bonus payments".
Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 8:01 PM EST
|By Jeff Slawson
East Palestine residents to get tax relief on disaster payments if new bill passes.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 2:54 PM EST
|By Jeff Slawson
New study shows what chemicals remain in East Palestine.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 7:05 PM EST
|By Jeff Slawson
HIV App getting national recognition.
Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 6:50 PM EST
|By Jeff Slawson
Local groups are looking to combat child hunger in schools.
Ohio Senators, Congress members, call for additional resources from CDC in East Palestine derailment
Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 8:24 PM EST
|By Jeff Slawson
Lawmakers demand CDC intervention in East Palestine.
Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 6:40 PM EST
|By Jeff Slawson
New Boeing deal to bring millions to Ohio economy.
Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 4:42 PM EST
|By Jeff Slawson
MSU student from Ohio explains the horror's of the shooting.
Updated: Feb. 10, 2023 at 6:24 PM EST
|By Jeff Slawson
Lorain County Health Department releases plans for the next few years.
Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 4:04 PM EST
|By Alec Sapolin and Jeff Slawson
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on Friday released its preliminary findings on last month’s plane crash that killed 2 Cleveland natives.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 8:21 PM EST
|By Jeff Slawson
COVID-19 the 8th leading cause of death in children.
Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 7:03 PM EST
|By Jeff Slawson
ODOT announces plans for new I-490 rehab.
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.