Michelle Rivera

Reporter · Cleveland, OH

Michelle, an Ohio State University graduate, has spent over six years focusing on community issues in Cleveland, including social justice and local initiatives. She has previously written for NPR's local affiliates, where she honed her storytelling skills to highlight diverse community voices.

4 stories from Michelle Rivera in Pickerington

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Motorcyclist killed, passenger injured in Valley View crash with Amazon truck

VALLEY VIEW, Ohio - A motorcyclist was killed and his passenger critically injured in a crash involving an Amazon tractor-trailer late Friday in Valley View, according to news reports.

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Country music world heartbroken as 4 popular groups have split up in 2026

The country music has seen its share of loss in 2026.

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How opioid-settlement money can support cocaine-related services in Cuyahoga County

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Opioid-settlement money distributed by the OneOhio Recovery Foundation can support some cocaine-related prevention, treatment and recovery services in Cuyahoga County.

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Tanner Bibee has come to an uneasy peace with how he was used in 2026 postseason

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Tanner Bibee doesn’t know if he’ll ever come to terms with the fact that he was ignored by the Guardians in the just completed postseason.

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