Ohio State to award LeBron James honorary degree for philanthropic contributions in Akron The Los Angeles Lakers star and Akron, Ohio native will be recognized by the Buckeyes.

The Akron woman told Ohio Lottery officials that she plans to use her winnings to help purchase a home.

AKRON, Ohio — A 39-year-old Akron woman was sentenced Thursday to life in prison with no chance of parole for the rape of an infant.

AKRON, Ohio — Akron police are searching for answers after an overnight shooting in the 1100 block of Grant Street left a 38-year-old man hurt with multiple gunshot wounds.

AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Akron Police body camera video shows the urgency used by police and paramedics to get a toddler to the hospital after the little boy was hit by gunfire.

AKRON, Ohio (WKRC) - An Ohio woman was recognized by the mayor of Akron after picking up one million pieces of trash to help clean up the city.

Akron police responded to the report of a stabbing at the 1600 block of Cromwell Drive around 8:11 p.m., authorities said. A 52-year-old man was found at the scene in critical condition.

AKRON, Ohio — Akron police are investigating a shooting that injured a 17-year-old at the I Promise School over the weekend.

The Ohio Lottery says the winning scratch-off ticket in the Monopoly Bonus Spectacular 25X game was sold at the Circle K at 1526 South Hawkins Avenue in Akron.

AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - A suspect shot into a crowd of people on Saturday and hit two people including a teenager. According to a release from Akron Police, officers were called to the 100 block of E ...

A 13-year-old North Canton boy died Monday after he was run over by a parade float he had fallen from during a Memorial Day procession in Green, Ohio, authorities said.

AKRON, Ohio - - Redshirt junior third baseman Katie Van Der Mark capped a five-run sixth inning with a walk-off, two-run single to help lead the Ball State softball team to a 9-1 (6) victory over ...