🐕‍🦺 Police Dog Stabbed + Deshaun Watson Suspension Reveal + Mask Mandates Return Today

Good morning! All the suspension suspense for Deshaun Watson and the Cleveland Browns should resolve on Monday with a disciplinary officer's ruling. Let's get started with everything else you need to know today.

• A police dog is recovering after he was stabbed repeatedly 🐕‍🦺
• How much is Cleveland spending on the mayor's travel? 🤔
• Masks are in again at Cleveland State and Cuyahoga County buildings 😷

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Wanted Man Shot To Death By Police After He Stabs Police Dog

1) A police dog underwent emergency surgery Saturday after a wanted man stabbed the dog repeatedly in Lorain. Police officers shot and killed the man — who was wanted on a felonious assault warrant — as he stabbed K9 Rye. Police said Rye is in stable condition and as of Sunday night is home.

• Police entered a residence with the dog Saturday night when the man refused to come out. The dog found him in the basement.
• Euclid police were asked by Lorain to investigate the fatal shooting. The officers involved have been placed on administrative leave.
• Rye was treated at Animal Clinic Northview in North Ridgeville, and his post-op care will be handled by Lorain Animal Clinic.

Lorain Police Facebook

2) Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb has traveled to five mayors conferences in 2022 at a cost of $25,000, according to city records obtained by Fox 8 News, visiting Miami, Austin, Reno and Washington D.C. twice. Bibb also has taken top aides and officers in his security detail with him, adding to the cost.

Fox 8 News

3) The NFL's disciplinary officer is expected to issue a ruling on Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson's case by 9 a.m. Monday. The Players Association issued a statement Sunday night saying it won't appeal the ruling and asked the NFL to do the same. The NFL asked for an indefinite suspension.

Cleveland.com

• More Browns News: Watch Deshaun Watson give autographed cleats to 2 young fans who beat him at rock, paper, scissors

4) Cleveland State University and Cuyahoga County are reinstating mask mandates in their buildings starting Monday. COVID-19 levels are high in the county, according to the CDC data. CSU students and faculty must wear masks in all indoor spaces, which includes offices and classrooms. Anyone visiting a county building, including the courts, must wear a mask regardless of vaccination status.

Cleveland.com reports on both Cleveland State and the county mandate

5) Curious about the story behind Cleveland Kraut, now called Cleveland Kitchen? Brothers Drew and Mac Anderson, inspired by their mom, began making their own sauerkraut at home in 2013. They turned their passion into a family business, selling their kraut at farmers markets.

Learn more from 3News WKYC reporters Isabel Lawrence and Jessica Miller

5 Headlines You Need To See

• 'Let's bring her home': Ashley Summers was 14 years old when she went missing in Cleveland 15 years ago. Her family held a vigil Sunday evening (Fox 8 News)
• 3 kids injured on broken ride at Summit County Fair (Cleveland 19 News)
• Cleveland's West Side Market vendors are open to new management, but cautious about the future (WKSU.org)
• Solon police officer punched by teenager at Solon Home Days (3News WKYC)
• Missing Adult Alert issued for 75-year-old who left nursing home against medical advice (Cleveland 19 News)

5 Things To Do

• Guardians vs. Arizona Diamondbacks at Progressive Field, Aug. 1 to Aug 3 (Guardians Cap Day) | Details
• "Sondheim on Sondheim," Alma Theater stage at Cain Park, Cleveland Heights, Aug. 4 to Aug. 14 | Details
• Barnyard Beer Bash, Frog Valley Farm in Valley City, Saturday, Aug. 6 | Details
• Summer Concert Fundraiser for CITY DOGS Cleveland!, Saturday, Aug. 6, 4 to 8 p.m. | Details
• Taco and Tequila Stroll in Willoughby, Saturday, Aug. 6, 1 to 5 p.m. | Details

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Cleveland Chatter

• "Elton John’s first Cleveland show was in November, 1970… (Sunday) was his 26th and final show in Cleveland and his final show in the state of Ohio." (Cleveland Scene via Facebook)
• "Enjoy a night out in Cleveland Metroparks! For adults looking for an evening away from home, NightLife at Huntington Beach offers refreshments (for purchase) from the Noshery, exhibits, demonstrations, night hikes and so much more on August 6. More info at clevelandmetroparks.com/nightlife." (Cleveland Metroparks via Facebook)
• "🍴 Word of Mouth with Irie Jamaican Kitchen’s Omar McKay: If you’re looking for somewhat fine dining and a bit intimate with small plates, go to Salmon Dave’s Pacific Grille in Rocky River." (Cleveland Magazine via Facebook)
• "It's time to Clear the Shelters! This annual campaign couldn't come at a better time because the kennel is FULL! We are bursting at the seams right now, with over 100 dogs up for adoption." (City Dogs Cleveland via Facebook)

Happy Monday! I'll see you around!