Crime
Man Arrested in 2025 Akron Bar Shooting, Held on $2 Million Bond
Ronald Jones, also known as 'Ron Don,' charged with murder in connection to the April 2025 incident that left one dead.
Fire in Akron sends 1 to hospital
Firefighters responded to a blaze in a 2.5-story home early Monday morning.
Feds Seize Massive Fentanyl Stash in Akron Drug Bust
Agents find enough lethal doses to potentially kill thousands of people
Politics
Rev. Jesse Jackson remembered for encouraging Akron leader to enter politics
Jackson urged minorities to run for office and companies to provide jobs, according to local leaders.
Akron Man Charged in String of Waymo Vandalism Incidents
Authorities say Walker Reed Quinn has been damaging self-driving vehicles since July
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.
Lifestyle
Akron Deploys New Trucks to Quickly Fix Potholes
The city's new DuraPatcher trucks can permanently repair potholes in under two minutes with a single worker.
Summit County's Take Me Home program expands to help more people
The program now includes individuals with PTSD, traumatic brain injury, schizophrenia, depression and addiction.
Akron Zoo Offers Free Admission for Inclusion Days
Guests who wear orange can visit the zoo for free from February 28 to March 2.
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
Sports
West Texas A&M Hires Kevin Bleil as New Offensive Coordinator
Bleil brings strong track record from Pittsburg State and other programs
Akron Basketball Legend Honored at Alma Mater
Rachel Tecca, the University of Akron's all-time leading scorer and rebounder, celebrated at Rhodes Arena.
Kent State Women's Basketball Defeats Akron
Coach Todd Starkey and players Emory Klatt and Mya Babbitt discuss the victory.
