The Akron plunged into a violent storm off New Jersey in April 1933, killing 73 of 76 aboard—far more than the infamous Hindenburg fire. Blackouts, no lifejackets, and frigid waters turned a ...

Akron school board members discussed how competing district visions, miscommunication and multiple superintendents have caused issues.

This week in Akron history, surveyor mapped village, safecrackers mocked store, Lone Star Fraternity wrecked house and Mayor Plusquellic’s aide left.

AKRON, Ohio – Gum-Dip Theatre’s original outdoor play “Blimpulse” will premiere at 8 p.m. on July 31 at Waters Park in North Hill. The drama will bring 200 years of local history to life.

Akron police are investigating a shooting after an attempted break-in on Stadelman Avenue. Officers are searching for suspects who opened fire at a home.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — An Akron man was killed in a crash in Genesee County on Sunday afternoon, according to the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office. Crews responded to Bloomingdale Road in the … ...

Wade Allen of Coventry won the voting for the Akron Area Boys Athlete of the Year for the 2024-25 school year. Allen, who bowls for the Comets, received 43.46% of the votes cast. A total of 19,280 ...

The Goodrich apartments at Canal Place in Akron are about double in size. The two-building luxury apartment complex, located in buildings 10 and 17 on the campus, is about to add a total of 128 ...

AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - U.S. Marshals arrested a teen in connection with the Uber driver shot multiple times on July 17. : After Akron Police identified the suspect, Marshals arrested 18-year-old ...

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Sochi vs Akron in the Premier League ...

AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - A 59-year-old Akron woman died in a house fire Thursday evening. According to a release from Akron Fire, firefighters responded to a home in the 400 block of Grace Avenue in ...