Lifestyle
Akron St. Patrick's Day parade set for Saturday, March 14
See the route and street closures for the 43rd annual event
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.
Politics
FirstEnergy trial witness says Randazzo dodged payment disclosures
Top Ohio ethics official says former utility regulator failed to report potential conflicts of interest
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
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
Mass Graves Found Near World Cup Venue in Mexico City
Hundreds of bags of human remains discovered as cartel violence surges ahead of 2026 tournament
Akron family still awaits answers in a 2018 unsolved killing
Police continue to review evidence and urge anyone with information to come forward in the 2018 shooting death of 24-year-old Cody Herring.
Former FirstEnergy CEO Accused of Bribery, Misleading Investors
Testimony alleges Chuck Jones assured investors a damaging regulatory review would never happen, despite it already being set.
Health
Nursing Leaders Embrace AI to Augment Clinical Care
Nurse informaticists focus on governing intelligence, not just managing technology
Five Ohio Hospitals Ranked Among Nation's 50 Best by Healthgrades
Summa Health System, Mercy Health, and The Jewish Hospital-Mercy Health earn top honors for clinical excellence.
Water Main Break Disrupts Services at Cleveland Clinic Akron General
Outpatient appointments and visitation cancelled due to infrastructure issue
