Lifestyle
Akron's Most Dangerous Intersections Revealed in New Report
AMATS crash data highlights safety concerns at specific Summit County crossroads despite overall decline in crashes and fatalities.
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.
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
Politics
Akron Group Fights for Trans Rights, Seeks City Protection
As Ohio Republicans push anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, Akron activists ask mayor to issue executive order deprioritizing enforcement.
Bizarre Events Grip Ohio, From Bigfoot to Meteors
Portage County Bigfoot sightings, a meteor strike, and a controversial fetal death registry bill stir up the Buckeye State.
Randazzo's FirstEnergy Payments Scrutinized at Trial
Testimony raises questions about former Ohio utility regulator's handling of funds from energy company.
Crime
Judge Keeps Jury Question Secret in FirstEnergy Bribery Trial
The latest question from jurors deliberating the case of two former FirstEnergy executives accused of a $4.3 million bribery scheme will remain confidential.
Man Convicted of Raping Teens at Ohio Strip Club
Javid Ruiz found guilty after girls were told they would be "safe" at Dreamer's Cabaret
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.
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
