Lifestyle
Akron Public Schools Proposes Leggett CLC Changes to Ease Jennings CLC Crowding
District to hold meetings on plan to reassign some Leggett students to address overcrowding at Jennings CLC
Changes Coming to Akron's East Cuyahoga Falls Avenue This Summer
New center-left-turn lane, crosswalks, and bike lane aim to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety
Summit County Restaurant Inspections Reveal January Violations
Authorities found issues at multiple food-serving facilities in the region.
Politics
6 GOP Candidates Vie for Ohio's 13th District Seat
After Republican Kevin Coughlin withdrew, a crowded primary field emerges to challenge Democratic Rep. Emilia Sykes.
Akron Man Charged in String of Waymo Vandalism Incidents
Authorities say Walker Reed Quinn has been damaging self-driving vehicles since July
Akron Police Deny Presence of ICE Agents in the Area
Officials say they are unaware of any immigration enforcement activity in the city despite ongoing protests.
Business
Judge Allows Jury to Hear About HB 6's Impact on Electric Bills in FirstEnergy Bribery Trial
Prosecutors can present evidence showing electricity rate spikes due to the scandal, but cannot directly tell jurors their rates went up.
FirstEnergy Execs Accused of Bribery in $1.3B Nuclear Bailout
Trial begins for former CEO Chuck Jones and senior VP Michael Dowling over alleged manipulation of state regulator
Magic City Brewing Co. to shut down both locations
The Akron brewery will close on Valentine's Day after operating since 2017, joining a wave of recent brewery closures in Northeast Ohio.
Crime
Former Ohio Regulator Accused of Pocketing $4.3M FirstEnergy Payment
Testimony alleges Sam Randazzo secretly negotiated deal with utility, kept money without informing trade group he represented
Akron SWAT Standoff Ends in House Fire
Authorities respond to barricaded suspect on Kenilworth Avenue, leading to blaze
Former FirstEnergy Execs Accused of Bribery in Scathing Opening Statements
Prosecutors claim greed drove $4.3 million payment to utility regulator, while defense says no bribe was paid
Sports
UConn Football DL coach LaTroy Lewis to leave for Atlanta Falcons
Defensive line coach departs Storrs after just a few weeks on the job
Rare Footage Shows 12-Year-Old LeBron James' Spectacular Skills
The future NBA superstar's early talent is on full display in viral highlights.
Garfield Boys Basketball Seniors Celebrate City Series Title
Players reflect on championship win over Ellet High School
