Lifestyle
Esther Lin Wins 97th Annual Akron Spelling Bee
Revere Middle School student takes home top prize at regional competition
Downtown Akron Sakura Festival Returns Next Month
The free annual event celebrates the arrival of spring and Japanese culture.
Akron Zoo Expands Sensory Accessibility Program
New guest comfort station and Sensory Explorers program launched to enhance visitor experience.
Weather
FirstEnergy Restoring Power After Windstorm
Utility company working around the clock to repair damage across multiple states
FirstEnergy Prepares for Severe Winds, Offers Safety Tips
Utility company activates incident command to coordinate restoration efforts as strong gusts expected across service area.
FirstEnergy Crews Preparing for Strong Winds on Friday
Utility company offers customers tips to prepare and stay safe
Crime
Jury deliberating in trial for ex-FirstEnergy executives
Former CEO Chuck Jones and ex-senior vice president Michael Dowling face charges of corruption, bribery, conspiracy and aggravated theft.
Jury Deliberating in Corruption Trial of Ex-FirstEnergy Executives
Former CEO Chuck Jones and ex-senior VP Michael Dowling accused of $4.3 million bribery scheme
Summit County Officials Warn of Imposter Clerk of Courts Website
Fraudulent site falsely represents itself as official county clerk's office
Politics
Randazzo's FirstEnergy Payments Scrutinized at Trial
Testimony raises questions about former Ohio utility regulator's handling of funds from energy company.
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.
Business
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Sees Surge in Options Trading
Institutional investors have been actively trading the company's stock options.
Prosecution concludes testimony in FirstEnergy trial
Defense to present case after prosecution rests
Former FirstEnergy Exec Struggles to Recall Key Details in Bribery Trial
Michael Dowling's deposition played for jurors as he and ex-CEO Chuck Jones face charges over $4.3 million payment to ex-utility regulator
