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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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.
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The Ohio State Highway Patrol said a terrifying interstate incident fortunately ended without tragedy.
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Ohio man pleads guilty to sending money to impoverished women in exchange for porn of their children
A registered sex offender from Ohio pleaded guilty on Wednesday to sending money to Filipino mothers in poverty in exchange for sexually explicit pictures of their children.
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United States Rep. Jim Jordan is calling on a Congressional committee to hold a public hearing to examine “cancel culture.”
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In an effort to provide a more inclusive environment, two restrooms at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse have been permanently converted into all-gender bathrooms.
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As of Monday, the Department of Health reported 16,394 Ohioans have died from the coronavirus with at least 941,265 cases statewide since the start of the pandemic.
As of Thursday, the Department of Health reported 12,577 Ohioans have died from the coronavirus with at least 931,437 cases statewide since the start of the pandemic.
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As of Wednesday, the Department of Health reported 11,856 Ohioans have died from the coronavirus with at least 928,631 cases statewide since the start of the pandemic.
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A Medina County sheriff’s deputy captured a dramatic ice rescue at a Wadsworth-area park on body camera video.
As of Friday, the Department of Health reported 11,571 Ohioans have died from the coronavirus with at least 914,530 cases statewide since the start of the pandemic.
A 55-year-old Parma Heights woman is facing several criminal charges after she refused to wear a mask inside a Northeast Ohio grocery store.
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A Democratic state senator from Ohio said he walked out on a hearing on Wednesday because of the lack of masks being worn during a committee meeting.
As of Wednesday, the Department of Health reported 11,430 Ohioans have died from the coronavirus with at least 906,727 cases statewide since the start of the pandemic.
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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine talked more about his proposed budget and how he hopes it could be used to reduce violence and improve criminal justice across the state.
As of Monday, the Department of Health reported 11,230 Ohioans have died from the coronavirus with at least 899,079 cases statewide since the start of the pandemic.
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The governor is expected to unveil Ohio’s two-year budget on Monday, detailing how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted spending.
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A Michigan marijuana dispensary launched the “Pot for Shots” program in an effort to encourage residents to receive the COVID-19 vaccine when eligible.
As of Wednesday, the Department of Health reported 10,409 Ohioans have died from the coronavirus with at least 842,433 cases statewide since the start of the pandemic.
As of Monday, the Department of Health reported 10,281 Ohioans have died from the coronavirus with at least 831,066 cases statewide since the start of the pandemic.
As of Wednesday, the Department of Health reported 9,881 Ohioans have died from the coronavirus with at least 799,639 cases statewide since the start of the pandemic.
As of Monday, the Department of Health reported 9,702 Ohioans have died from the coronavirus with at least 784,957 cases statewide since the start of the pandemic.
As of Friday, the Department of Health reported 9,544 Ohioans have died from the coronavirus with at least 762,603 cases statewide since the start of the pandemic.
As of Wednesday, the Department of Health reported 9,368 Ohioans have died from the coronavirus with at least 742,817 cases statewide since the start of the pandemic.