Akron man sentenced to over 8 years in federal prison for meth distribution
An Akron man was sentenced to federal prison Monday for the distribution of methamphetamine, according to a statement from ...
'Overwhelmed, disappointed': University of Akron cancels race forum due to Trump's DEI ban
After 28 years, the University of Akron has decided not to budget for the Rethinking Race forum due to an executive order ...
Winter Weather Advisory issued for Greater Akron with freezing rain expected overnight
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for all of northern Ohio starting Wednesday night through ...
From punk to playtime: Akron musician Jeff Klemm finds new calling in children’s music (photos)
Jeff Klemm, a former punk rocker from Akron, Ohio, transformed his life and music career by becoming Mr. Jeff, an ...
Akron firefighters battle blaze at Northwest Akron apartment building
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - An Akron apartment building suffered extensive damage from a fire Wednesday afternoon. According to Akron Fire, around 2:10 pm crews were dispatched to a six-unit apartment ...
Curtain closes on first-run movies at Akron's Linda Theatre as it pivots to add live shows
It's the end of an era for the Linda Theatre. And the start of a new one for the venerable Akron movie house. ...
Akron high school basketball scores, recaps for Feb. 3-9: Barberton, Garfield, Hoban, STVM win
"It feels good to win this because I always like competing in the city, but I really like competing out of conference more," ...
Akron murder suspect pleads guilty to fatally shooting man in the face
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - The 20-year-old man accused of fatally shooting a man in the face last year pleaded guilty Wednesday. According to a release from the Summit County Prosecutor’s Office, Isaiah ...
Latest behind-the-scenes dispute at Akron schools culminates with elevator confrontation
The latest APS dispute involves new district spokesperson Stacey Hodoh and board member Greg Harrison, a pastor and retired ...
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‘I’m just really proud’: Akron 5th grader appears on cover of Sports Illustrated special edition
Meet 10-year-old Honor Smoke. This Akron 5th grader just made history as the youngest athlete ever to appear on a Sports ...
Akron men’s basketball pulls away late vs. Ball State, remains perfect in MAC
AKRON, Ohio — The Akron men’s basketball team defeated Ball State 81-73 in a Mid-American Conference game Tuesday night at ...
Breeze Airways to resume nonstop flights from Akron-Canton Airport to Los Angeles in May
The airline will operate the route twice weekly, with flights on Thursdays and Sundays, using its Airbus A220-300 aircraft.