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LeBron James toured the new LeBron James museum, named LeBron James’ Home Court, in Akron, Ohio, on Nov. 25,2023, with his Lakers' teammates. Courtesy of LeBron James Family Foundation.
According to Ohio Lottery, this wasn’t even the biggest lottery win that Phil has received. Years ago, he won $100,000 while playing the Ohio Lottery’s New Year’s Raffle.
Two Akron police officers will be placed on paid leave, per departmental procedure, following an officer-involved shooting that took place late Sunday night near the University of Akron.
AKRON, Ohio — The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation has completed its probes into the separate 2024 shooting deaths of two people (including a 15-year-old boy) at the hands of Akron police ...
AKRON, Ohio — An 18-year-old man who worked as a clerk at an East Akron drive-thru was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison for shooting and killing a customer. Tyler Bartley, of Akron, was ...
AKRON, Ohio — The Akron Police Department has announced an arrest in the March 10 shooting that injured three people at the Field House Lounge. In a release issued on Tuesday, Akron police say ...
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Akron police say officers launched an investigation Saturday after a 17-year-old was shot on the campus of Lebron James’ I Promise School. According to police, officers were ...
AKRON, Ohio — A 31-year-old Kent man has been charged with murder in connection with a fatal shooting last weekend in Akron. ... 24, of Akron. Details on the arrest were not released.
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Police said a suspect ran over a 50-year-old man after assaulting him and then fled the scene on Sunday. According to Akron Police, officers were called to the Circle K at the ...
An Ohio 13-year-old boy died Monday morning after falling from a trailer during a Memorial Day parade.According to the Summit County Sheriff’s Office, it happened around 11:20 a.m. during the ...
All three of the Goodyear blimps, led by Wingfoot One, fly over Old Guard Tower in celebration of the 100 year anniversary of the first Goodyear blimp flight on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, in Akron, Ohio.
AKRON, Ohio − A 13-year-old boy who died after falling off a float at a Memorial Day parade south of Akron was identified as a 7th grader from nearby Lake Township, authorities said.. The Summit ...