Noelle Williams
Multimedia Journalist
Cleveland, OH
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Noelle is a passionate storyteller with a mission to help better tell stories to leave people feeling more knowledgeable, safer and better represented than they were.
Noelle is a New York native that has always enjoyed media and arts. As a child she participated in ballet and music, dancing for schools such as “The Dance Theatre of Harlem” and singing on stages for recitals and talent shows. Now, Noelle finds herself in front of another crowd, this time behind a screen to help you tell the stories you need to hear.
Noelle began her journey into broadcast journalism as an on-camera talent for ESPN streaming services for Southeast Missouri State University. In fall 2019, Noelle was the multimedia editor for her university’s student ran newspaper. In spring 2020, Noelle received two internships, as a news intern with KFVS12 and with the City of Cape Girardeau. In Cape Girardeau is where she would land a job as a reporter and Anchor at KFVS12, and earn a bachelors degree from Southeast Missouri State University in 2021. After 2 years at KFVS12 she is now an MMJ at WOIO 19 News.
Noelle is excited to continue her journey at WOIO in Cleveland. Feel free to reach out to noelle.williams@gray.tv for story ideas.
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A Cleveland mother said she was willing to give up her own life to save her son.
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Caution tape now surrounds the once beloved community spot that flames melted before firefighters could even arrive.
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“You can take the dog out of Cleveland, but you can’t take the Cleveland Browns out of a dog,”
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The young superstar told 19 News he plans to continue using his lyrics as therapy and/or a strong message.
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The last time someone won the Powerball was all the way back in July.
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A seemingly healthy local officer, ready to say “I do,” is still recovering from a medical emergency days before her big day.
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The anti-LGBTQ+ changes went into effect on Sept. 1.
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According to police, the shooting happened around 2 a.m. at the intersection of Superior Avenue and Martin Luther King Drive.
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“It was just a normal day. I was heading to work, and I saw this black car and it was headed right for me,” said Velasquez.
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For the past year and half, students and teachers have used the unoccupied school buildings of St. Bridget of Kildare in Parma Heights.
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Temperatures are expected to reach around 90 degrees Tuesday afternoon.
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As Labor Day weekend creeps up, travelers are ready for their last chance at a getaway for the summer.
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“I’m killing myself!” said the distressed man “I’m about to attack you, can you just shoot me?”
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“You are a cold blooded, calculated killer. Enjoy your life where you are at,” said Shultz.
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National Weather Service crews have determined an EF1 tornado struck Thursday in Cleveland.
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A North Olmsted building collapsed late Wednesday during the heavy rain.
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A local pharmacy owner is recovering after he says he and one of his employees came face to face with a gun.
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“Nutrition should be a human right; food is a human right and especially school meals,” said Andrea Helton, the Director of Nutrition Services with Wellington Village Schools.
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The Summit County Fiscal Office sent out flyers and letters in the mail announcing property values in Summit County are set to rise in 2024.
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A Vermilion family is mourning the loss of their 14-year-old son after a UTV accident July 29.
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Akron firefighters anticipate an additional 13,000 transports annually.
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“I couldn’t believe it at first. I was just shocked and started crying and hyperventilating, like is this even real?”
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A local fire department may have a lifesaving solution to what they call a huge problem.
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The 19 Troubleshooters addressed another set of issues in a Cleveland apartment complex.
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A Euclid family says they are forced to start over after their home burned down over the weekend.
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The Independence Fire Department has implemented a baby safe haven for mothers in crisis to surrender their newborn.
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Ohio's Special Election will be held on Aug. 8.
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“My heart breaks for everyone that loved this boy. As a parent, it is horrific to think that a mother would kill her three-year-old son,” said Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael O’Malley.
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An Elyria restaurant is picking up the pieces after a car drove through their storefront Friday afternoon.
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“It makes me feel sick, because if you’re that hard up for money get a damn job,” said Susan Romano.
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Webb said she plans to offer a cash reward for Bleu and anyone can anonymously drop Bleu off at the police station or Bully Hill Pet Supplies in Cleveland Heights.
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When the victims told them they didn’t have anything, one of the suspects fired several shots, said deputies.
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Ghadi Cole remains hospitalized with serious injuries.
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Shaker Heights City Council has recently agreed to add another flock safety camera in the city.
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An overnight shooting in Cleveland’s Forest Hills neighborhood has sent four people to the hospital.
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The robbery happened at Paterson Park at 800 Paterson Ave. at approximately 1:20 p.m. on May 26, police said.
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The 40-year-old walked out of the Justice Center in November 2020, and was never seen again.
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An organization dedicated to finding missing people of color has started a 16-city billboard campaign to increase visibility for missing people in the area.
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After months of training and planning, the Cleveland Marathon is just days away.
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DNA evidence, a NIBIN lead, witness testimony, and video evidence all linked DaJuan Evans to the crime, said O’Malley.
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“Addiction itself is a chronic illness, it’s a chronic health concern... There is no chronic health condition that doesn’t benefit from early detection, early response.”
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Leaders at MetroHealth say like Karen Cook say a simple phone call could be a lifesaver for a person experiencing loneliness.
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“I feel like a very hurtful miracle because I am waiting for this pain to stop,” said Kellie Brown.
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“Most of these calls are being made from out of the country,” said Sheriff Hildenbrand.
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Streetsboro police are searching for multiple suspects who robbed an elderly woman in a grocery store parking lot on April 19th.
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With a new church across the street, the building on East 49th Street, once known as the Fountain of Grace Outreach Ministries now serves as a full recovery home for several men like Kemp, fighting a battle with addiction.
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“It’s not worth that two second look away. It’s not worth your life because it does happen,” said widow Ariel Smith.
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A neighbor’s camera caught thieves every move.
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While exchanging cash with the cashier, one of the men used slight of hand to take some of the cash back, WPD stated.
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Garfield Heights police said Hicks murdered Ronnie Briggs, 27, of Cleveland, on Sept. 25, 2022.
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