Lifestyle
Top Headlines of the Week, Feb. 7, 2026
Akron news roundup covers key stories from the past week.
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
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.
Weather
Hourly Weather Forecast for West Hill, Akron
Latest updates on weather conditions in Akron, Ohio
Water Main Break Floods Cleveland Clinic Akron General
Emergency department diverts patients as crews work to restore service
Water Main Breaks Disrupt Traffic, Flood Highland Square in Akron
Crews work to repair multiple aging water mains as community deals with flooding and slush buildup
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
Entertainment
Devo to play Akron Civic Theatre this summer
Tickets for the hometown show go on sale soon
Boston Brass and Imani Winds Collaborate for Akron Concert
The acclaimed chamber ensembles will perform a new work by jazz legend Arturo Sandoval.
The Black Keys Announce New Album "Peaches!"
Upcoming 14th studio album from the Akron duo features a stripped-down, organic approach.
