{"podcast":{"title":"Cleveland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"cleveland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564363","podcast_index_feed_id":7564363,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/the-cleveland-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/the-cleveland-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":2000,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Cleveland News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Cleveland, Ohio—from local news and business to culture, sports, and community developments. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes. Produced by AI for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network—bringing local news to every city in the world and keeping communities connected. Cleveland News Today is your daily snapshot of what’s happening across the city. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-09-19T10:21:06.007334+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/cleveland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564363"},"episode":{"title":"Tragedy in North Royalton | Cleveland News","slug":"tragedy-in-north-royalton-cleveland-news","published_at":"2026-07-27T05:24:54+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/cleveland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564363/tragedy-in-north-royalton-cleveland-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/cleveland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564363","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/9e8d52338f12a4f4","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/cd22f477-a64f-444c-8348-30809c51f7b7.mp3","summary":"A tragic shooting claimed the life of North Royalton’s beloved building commissioner David Smerek, 52, inside city hall — a loss Mayor Paul Marnecheck called “a senseless tragedy” and “a true treasure.” Known for his infectious smile, quick wit, and unwavering dedication, Smerek brought light to every room and was deeply respected for his professionalism and compassion. The mayor believes his presence may have averted further harm, and the community mourns not just a public servant, but a devoted family man. A suspect is in custody as authorities investigate, and a prayer vigil is set for Monday. The city stands united in grief. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/9e8d52338f12a4f4","meta_description":"A tragic shooting claimed the life of North Royalton’s beloved building commissioner David Smerek, 52, inside city hall — a loss Mayor Paul Marnecheck cal…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":89,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/cleveland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564363/episodes/tragedy-in-north-royalton-cleveland-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/cleveland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564363/tragedy-in-north-royalton-cleveland-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}