Chris Anderson
Digital Content Producer
Cleveland, Ohio
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Christopher Anderson joined Cleveland 19 News as a Digital Content Producer in Feb. 2017.
He started his career in news in Washington D.C. in 2009 after graduating from Eastern Florida State College.
While in D.C., Christopher contributed to coverage of significant events including presidential inaugurations and protests, Pope Francis’ visit, and a mass shooting at the Washington Navy Yard.
Christopher now lives on the east side of Cleveland with his wife, who he met while working in D.C. The two welcomed their first child in June 2018.
When he’s not at work, Christopher enjoys taking adrenaline-filled risks like surfing and skydiving, taking photographs, and looking for the best local pizza joints.
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The Canton Police Department initiated a death investigation following the fatal accidental shooting of a 1-year-old child.
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A United States representative from Ohio said he has filed articles of impeachment against President Joe Biden, alleging “clear violations of his duties.”
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After a full day of closing arguments from the prosecution and defense, jurors broke late Monday afternoon with the task now to deliberate and deliver a verdict in the death penalty arson trial for Stanley Ford.
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As of Tuesday, the Ohio Department of Health said 21,596 coronavirus deaths have been reported with at least 1,358,918 cases since the start of the pandemic.
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Baker Mayfield had a touching tribute for fallen United States Navy corpsman Maxton Soviak before Sunday’s game.
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A standoff on the city’s east side ended Thursday night with a man dead.
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The governor of Ohio made an appearance in Cuyahoga County on Monday afternoon where he discussed various topics, including COVID-19 cases and President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandates.
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The United States Navy announced on Wednesday that Maxton Soviak will posthumously be awarded a Purple Heart medal because of his brave actions in service.
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The Wooster-area man who was wanted for allegedly assaulting a television news reporter has been arrested in Ohio.
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As of Thursday, the Ohio Department of Health said 20,866 coronavirus deaths have been reported with at least 1,235,089 cases since the start of the pandemic.
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Detectives are investigating a homicide that reportedly stemmed from a dispute between two siblings.
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Spending cash will be one item you will not have to worry about packing when you visit Cedar Point in 2022.
As of Tuesday, the Ohio Department of Health said 20,866 coronavirus deaths have been reported with at least 1,220,900 cases since the start of the pandemic.
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The Ohio State Highway Patrol released video showing the arrest of a driver who was suspected of being impaired.
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Testimony continued for the second day in a row on Tuesday for a bill that, if passed, would prohibit employers from requiring workers to get vaccinated.
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A pair of Ohio representatives introduced a resolution calling on schools across the state to retire the use of Native Americans for team mascots.
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The organization People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, also known as PETA, is asking the Cleveland Indians to include a vegan hot dog during the in-game race.
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The man allegedly groped flight attendants and punched one in the face on a Frontier Airlines flight from Pennsylvania to Florida on July 31.
Flight crews took matters into their own hands when dealing with an unruly passenger who was aboard a plane heading for Florida.
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A multi-agency investigation in Northeast Ohio resulted in the arrests of dozens of suspected sex predators.
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An Akron woman was sentenced by a Summit County judge on Friday to prison for firing gunshots at her own son.
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Ohio State University to require students, faculty to report COVID-19 vaccine status for fall return
The Ohio State University said on Tuesday that all students, faculty, and staff will be required report their vaccine status as part of the school’s reactivation plans for the fall semester.
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An Akron mural featuring LeBron James and “Space Jam 2″ characters appears to have been vandalized.
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A new two-person zipline over the tree canopies at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is now open.
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Residents from Ohio may have been traveling on the same plane with a passenger who recently tested positive for monkeypox.
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A Parma woman with a history of past animal-related violations faces another criminal charge after her dog died in a hot car.
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At least three people were injured late on the Fourth of July by fireworks that appeared to have discharged in the back of a truck and caught fire to the surrounding area.
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A known anti-vaccine advocate made allegations during Tuesday’s Ohio House Health Committee hearing on House Bill 248 claiming that the shot leads to magnetism and causes metal objects to stick to one’s body.
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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine held a ceremony to sign House Bill 168 into law.
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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed an executive order on Monday afternoon that will allow college athletes to benefit financially for the use of their names, images, and likenesses.
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Ohio Task Force 1 has been placed on “alert” by the Federal Emergency Management Agency for possible deployment to Florida.
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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine hosted a discussion on Friday morning regarding COVID-19 vaccinations and student athletes.
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Social media videos suggest a fight broke out among teenagers.
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The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office provided more details on Monday morning regarding the weekend shooting at a racetrack that left one person dead and multiple others injured.
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A woman who identified herself as a nurse practitioner student tried to defend an Ohio doctor’s unproven claim by proving she actually is magnetic after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
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A known anti-vaccine advocate made allegations during Tuesday’s Ohio House Health Committee hearing on House Bill 248 claiming that the shot leads to magnetism and causes metal objects to stick to one’s body.
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A 36-year-old woman faces charges that include felonious assault for allegedly dousing her husband in gasoline and setting him on fire.
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As of Thursday, the Department of Health said 19,623 coronavirus deaths have been verified in the state of Ohio with at least 1,094,742 cases since the start of the pandemic.
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Canton police detectives are continuing to investigate the circumstances that led up to a woman allegedly killing her 1-year-old son with several pieces of furniture.
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A Cleveland woman was arrested on Tuesday afternoon for her role in a fight at the South Euclid Walmart.
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Details are beginning to trickle in now ahead of the official 2021 NFL schedule release.
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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said that beginning Wednesday, eligibility in the state for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine will expand to youths who are 12 years and older.
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The acting chief of the Akron Police Department released body camera video that shows evidence of an unauthorized and forceful tactic used during a recent arrest.
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Some Ohio legislators are publicly calling for the repeal of the new “Stand Your Ground” law.
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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said, under President Joe Biden’s direction, all flags at public buildings and grounds will be flown at half-staff following the mass shooting in Boulder, Colo.
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The Ohio Division of Wildlife is putting good use to antlers collected from roadkill deer.
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Federal investigators announced on Wednesday morning that a Northeast Ohio man was arrested for his alleged connection to the deadly Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol building.
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The governor said he would end Ohio’s mask mandate if certain COVID-19 case data is met, but a group of House lawmakers want that order to end sooner.
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A Parma Heights woman who was arrested and charged with several crimes after she refused to wear a mask inside a Northeast Ohio grocery store was at court on Thursday.
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An Ohio school district has mandated double-masking, or its equivalent, when students and teachers return to in-person instruction later this month.