The Ohio Department of Transportation says these closures are being made for resurfacing and bridge repairs. AKRON, Ohio — ...

Akron police say they executed a search warrant in the 1100 block of Nestor Avenue Thursday that returned a stolen rifle, as well as five handguns and drugs.

Akron Police said in a release that it “remains committed to working alongside our federal partners to remove dangerous weapons and drugs from our streets.” ...

Akron’s new Connect at the Rec program offers free recreation for teens on five Friday evenings this summer. The program offers open gyms, arts and crafts, a DJ and a mobile gaming truck.

Akron is seeking feedback from community members on its proposed crowd-management policy following a settlement that it reached with the Akron Bail Fund following a 2023 incident during which ...

Summit County jurors found a 39-year-old Akron woman guilty of raping an infant on June 12. Kristina Jacobson was found guilty of two counts of illegal use of a minor or impaired person in nudity ...

University of Akron Main CampusIn recent weeks, stories about football-related brain injuries have seemed to become a bit louder than usual. The Will Smith movie, Concussion—about the NFL’s ...

AKRON, Ohio (WJW) — A Summit County judge has sentenced a woman to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the rape of an infant. Kristina Jacobson, 39, was convicted last week by a ...

A proposed Joint Economic Development District involving Warren and Howland and Warren townships is advancing to facilitate construction of a major Kimberly-Clark manufacturing facility in ...

AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - A 20-year-old woman who killed her boyfriend in 2021, was sentenced Friday by Summit County Court of Common Pleas Judge Susan Baker Ross to eight to 10.5 years in prison.

Kristina Jacobson was sentenced to life in prison without opportunity for parole Thursday after being found guilty of raping an infant and other sex crimes.

During a recent visit to Tear-Ez in downtown Akron, patrons and a bartender said rough political climate for LGBTQ+ rights hasn't affected them yet.