Jessica Bates

Managing Editor and Senior Web Producer for Fox8.com, app, social media for FOX 8 News in Cleveland.

Recent Articles

  • ‘You were my idol’: Fellow athletes, fans mourning loss of beloved basketball star Kobe Bryant

    CALABASAS, Calif. (WJW) — Professional athletes are mourning the loss of beloved basketball star Kobe Bryant, who was killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday. According to multiple outlets, Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, were among nine killed when the plane went down in Calabasas, California. No one on board survived. We can confirm that Kobe Bryant passed away today from the causes of a helicopter accident. The entire Los Angeles Lakers family wishes to support their family and […]

  • Seen on TV: 1/24/20

    Here are the web links for Friday, January 24, 2020 Click here for information for school officials on closing school Click herefor more information on the Anchors Aweigh contest Click here for more on Maddox’s bracelets to help kids in need Click here for more on this year’s St. Jude Dream Home Click here for internet presale tickets for the 2020 Country Megaticket. Click here for more on an 11-year-old in Akron who needs a kidney donor Click here for Tri-C […]

  • Budweiser combats ‘typical American’ stereotypes in Super Bowl spot

    DALLAS, Texas (NEXSTAR) — Budweiser released its Super Bowl ad Thursday going right for the “feels” and challenging you to look beyond labels. The beer company takes on the “typical American” stereotype by showcasing “the extraordinary people that represent the best of America.” The spot includes the World Series champion Nationals, World Cup-winning United States women’s national soccer team, Ken Nwadike of the Free Hugs Project and other inspirational people. “Typical Americans. Always celebrating with their typical American beer.” You can […]

  • Cleveland’s Own: Nicole Parker

    Fox 8 and Kaulig Giving would like to salute Nicole Parker as one of Cleveland’s Own. Nicole is the founder of Dare 2 Care International, a non-profit that empowers children around the world to reach their full potential. The group has helped provide education to students in Cameroon, Africa, and Guatemala. Nicole has even delivered shoes to children in many of those same areas. ***Cleveland’s Own***

  • Cleveland’s Own: Shamari Brazile

    FOX 8 and Kaulig Giving are saluting Shamari Brazile as one of Cleveland’s Own. The Cleveland Heights 14-year-old and her family will serve as ambassadors for the St. Baldrick Foundation this year. She was diagnosed with bone cancer when she was 13 and endured 10 weeks of chemotherapy and surgery. Now, she’s back on the Lacrosse Field and telling her story. To nominate someone to be Cleveland’s Own click here.

  • Fact or Myth: ‘Detox teas can help you lose weight?’

    (WJW)-When it comes to your health there are many questions when it comes to sorting out what is real and what is fake. Dr. Marc Gillinov, cardiac surgeon with the Cleveland Clinic, is putting rumors to rest and setting the facts straight. Today’s question, ‘Detox teas can help you lose weight?’  Is this a myth or a fact?  Weigh in on the topic in our poll question below. Find out today on FOX 8 News at 4 p.m. **More myth […]

  • Celebrating remarkable women around Northeast Ohio

    (WJW)-Thank you for your nominations for our Remarkable Women contest! We’re currently going through the hundreds of entries to select four finalists as we approach International Women’s Month in March. FOX 8 News looks forward to recognizing the great contributions women have made to our nation and local communities. Remarkable Women is part of a nationwide Nexstar Media initiative to honor the influence that women have had on public policy, social progress and the quality of life. We will celebrate […]

  • Seen on TV: 11/5/19

    Here are the web links for Tuesday, November 5,  2019: Click here for more on the Nestle recall Click here for Charlie Sheen movie memorabilia Click here for Veterans Day events, Veterans Day freebies and to share your veteran’s photos Click here to donate to No Shave WishVember Click here for more on Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary, Inc. Click here for more on Rudy’s Strudel and Bakery Click here for more on METAvivor Click here for more on the VA Supportive Housing Program Click here for […]

  • Doncic has triple-double, Mavericks rout Cavaliers 131-111

    CLEVELAND- Luka Doncic showed off his all-around game — at the Cleveland Cavaliers’ expense. Doncic had his second straight triple-double and third of the season, finishing with 29 points and 14 rebounds and matching his career high with 15 assists in the Dallas Mavericks’ 131-111 victory over Cleveland on Sunday night. It was the 11th triple-double in 78 career games for the 6-foot-7 Slovenian, extending his NBA record for players below the age of 21. Magic Johnson held the previous […]

  • A student used sticky notes to snag an internship with a tech company

      Internship application processes can be grueling, but one student found a unique way to expedite the process. Gursimran Singh, a second-year computer science student at Georgia Tech, lives directly across from the offices of the Fortune 500 tech company NCR in Atlanta. In fact, he can see many of the company’s offices and conference spaces from his window. Realizing this, Singh spelled out “HIRE ME” across the windows of his apartment using sticky notes. He added a smiley face, […]

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