CLEVELAND — Editor's note: Video at the top of this story is about St. Ignatius head football coach Chuck Kyle. He built one of the greatest dynasties in Ohio high school sports history and is retiring after next season. The story was originally published on December 13, 2021.
As the year 2021 wraps up, we are counting down the 10 most watched local videos on our WKYC YouTube page. WKYC had over 44 million total views this year and doubled our total views from 2020.
#10: WILD POLICE CHASE
June 2, 2021
Suspect arrested in Summit County following wild police pursuit in RV
(282,000 Views)
A 24-year-old man was arrested after leading police on wild chase while driving an RV through backyards, side streets and open fields before finally getting stuck in the grass.
Read the full story HERE
#9: SUSPECTS APPEAR IN COURT
November 15, 2021
4 suspects in murder of Alishah Pointer make appearance in East Cleveland court
(319,000 Views)
22-year-old Alishah Pointer was kidnapped, tortured, killed and found in a burned out house in East Cleveland.
Read the full story HERE
#8: OSU FOOTBALL AND GHOSTS
March 22, 2021
How fans feel about being allowed at OSU's Spring Football Game and Mentor residents are seeing ghosts
(323,000 Views)
In this edition of "Clicking in Cleveland," Stephanie Haney reports on Ohio State University having fans at their Spring Football Game despite the concerns of COVID-19.
And, do you believe in ghosts? It's a question that many Lake County residents found themselves asking back in March due to "supernatural haunts" caught on video.
Read the full OSU story HERE
Read the full ghost story HERE
#7: CAPITOL RIOTS IMPACT CLEVELAND SCHOOLS EMPLOYEE
January 8, 2021
Cleveland Schools employee resigns after allegedly partaking in Capitol riots
(360,000 Views)
Local and federal law enforcement officers searched the home of Christine Priola, a former occupational therapist for Cleveland public schools, who abruptly resigned following her alleged involvement in the riots and breach at the U.S. Capitol.
Read more HERE
#6: FORMER CMSD EMPLOYEE ARRESTED
January 14, 2021
Former Cleveland Metropolitan School District employee arrested and charged for involvement in Capitol riots
(512,000 Views)
According to documents filed in United States District Court, 49-year-old Christine Priola faced charges of knowingly entering or remaining in a restricted building, violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds, and unlawful activities on Capitol grounds.
Read more HERE
#5: FORMER NICKELODEON STAR- PLEADS GUILTY
June 23, 2021
Former Nickelodeon star Drake Bell pleads guilty to charges involving a 15-year-old girl
(586,000 Views)
In a brief pretrial hearing in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court, the 34-year-old Drake Bell admitted to both attempting to endanger children (a felony) and disseminating material harmful to juveniles (a misdemeanor).
Read more HERE
#4: URBAN MEYER VIDEO
October 5, 2021
Urban Meyer video called inexcusable by Jacksonville Jaguars owner
(786,000 Views)
The Urban Meyer video was condemned by Jacksonville Jaguars team owner Shahid Khan. In a statement released in October, Jaguars owner Khan said he spoke to Meyer about his behavior in the video, which he called "unacceptable and inexcusable."
Read more HERE
#3: COLUMBUS POLICE SHOOTING BODYCAM FOOTAGE RELEASED
April 21, 2021
Bodycam footage of Columbus police officer fatally shooting girl has been released
(1 Million Views)
The bodycam footage of the Columbus police officer that shot and killed a teenage girl who swung at two other people with a knife was released.
In the video, the teen appears to attempt to stab two people with a knife before the officer fires his weapon.
Read more HERE
#2: URBAN MEYER APOLOGY
October 4, 2021
Urban Meyer apologizes to team and family for viral video
(1.3 Million Views)
"I just apologized to the team and staff for being a distraction. It's stupid," Urban Meyer said. "So I explained everything that happened, owned it and just a stupid -- should not have myself in that kind of a position."
Read more HERE
#1: COLUMBUS PRESS BRIEFING
April 20, 2021
Columbus police hold press conference after officer shoots, kills 16-year-old girl
(YouTube video could be inappropriate or offensive to some audiences.)
You can access the YouTube video HERE
(2.1 Million Views)
The Columbus Department of Public Safety held a press conference after a police officer shot and killed 16-year-old Ma’Khia Bryant outside of her house
Read more HERE