Akron, Ohio

Bizarro Police Reports

NEW SECTION: We're launching a new feature highlighting the most unusual police reports from across Northeast Ohio. These are real incidents that show the lighter, stranger side of law...

Summit County Lands $550K for Stow Traffic Signal, Airport Hangar Road

Listen to our one-minute audio summary here. Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro announced the county's Transportation Improvement District secured $550,000 in state funding for two...

Akron Council Tackles $40M Funding Crisis, Approves Soapbox Derby Support as Vape Shop Proposals Advance

Listen to our one-minute audio summary here. Akron City Council unanimously passed a resolution opposing Ohio House Bill 335, which would eliminate inside millage funding...

Northeast Ohio Cities Rank Among Lowest for Credit Card Debt Nationwide

Northeast Ohio residents can breathe a little easier when it comes to credit card debt, according to a new national study. Both Akron and...

Summit County Sheriff Facing Second Federal Lawsuit Over Election Retaliation Claims

AKRON — Summit County Sheriff Kandy Fatheree is facing a second federal lawsuit alleging she retaliated against employees who supported her political rival in...

Summit Connects Project Set to Transform Regional Connectivity Across Northeast Ohio

County Initiative Sparks Competition and Innovation in Broadband Market The Summit County Summit Connects fiber network project represents more than just infrastructure development for Northfield...

Man Accused of Shooting at Akron Police Officers Near University of Akron

AKRON — A 33-year-old man is in custody after shooting at Akron police officers near the University of Akron late Sunday night, prompting officers...

OHSAA Announces State Tournament Pairings for Boys Tennis and Volleyball

The Ohio High School Athletic Association released pairings for two major state tournaments taking place this week, with boys tennis beginning its 105th annual...

Akron Sneaker Store Hosts Exclusive Air Jordan 3 “Seoul 2.0” Release Event

Akron native Thomas Kim transformed a local warehouse into a cultural playground last Friday, drawing sneakerheads and celebrities alike for the exclusive release of...

23-Year-Old Dead After Shooting in McDonald’s Parking Lot

AKRON - A 23-year-old man was fatally shot in the parking lot of a McDonald's restaurant in Akron late Sunday night, marking another tragic...

Woman Charged After Bomb Threat at Springfield Township Marc’s

A Springfield Township woman faces felony charges after allegedly leaving a suspicious package at a local grocery store and making threatening comments that prompted...
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