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The Akron Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying the vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash that happened early Saturday morning, just after midnight.
Akron police arrested 18-year-old Jaiden Trone and two juveniles in connection with the June shooting death of 15-year-old Javion Fort. All face murder charges.
Two early Friday water main breaks have prompted Akron officials to issue a precautionary boil water advisory for the Highland Square area.
Akron’s Bicentennial Signature Week features the Akron Bicentennial Downtown Parade and the Heart of Akron Festival, which includes a concert series, food and fireworks.
Residents found a creative way to battle the torrential rain and flash floods across Southern Ohio. The intense floodwaters washed out roads and prompting evacuations and water rescues in multiple ...
AKRON, Ohio — Multiple crews from the Akron Fire Department responded to a large commercial structure fire late Wednesday night in Summit County.
Columbus native Malaki Branham has a new NBA team 3 years after the San Antonio Spurs drafted him in the first round out of Ohio State.
The driver who fatally crashed into a 43-year-old woman and took off is on the loose, Akron police confirmed, and detectives need help finding who was behind the wheel.
An Akron man found a stranger fatally shot in his home, Ohio police say. The victim, Andrew J. Cassell, was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigation ongoing.
Last year, Griselda’s Benny The Butcher released Summertime Butch with Black Soprano Family, the Buffalo-based collective comprised of Rick Hyde, ELCamino, Fuego Base, Sule, ImYoungWorld and ...
Ohio's new budget requires all drivers under 21 to complete a full driver's education course. Previously, adults could obtain a license with a shorter course or none at all.