Akron OH

Akron Public Schools is a cornerstone of education in Akron, Ohio, serving thousands of students across diverse communities. Ever wondered what makes this school district unique? Akron Public Schools boasts a rich history, innovative programs, and a commitment to student success. From its inception to its current...

Police responded to a report of a two-vehicle crash resulting in a truck getting in a ditch at 5:48 a.m. Dec. 18. According to reports, witnesses reported the driver of the truck traveled across four backyards before crashing. There was no further information at the time of the report. Juvenile...

Residents in the vicinity of Madison in Lake County, Northeast Ohio, experienced a minor seismic event late last night when a 2.6 magnitude earthquake lightly shook the area. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed the tremor occurred at around 11:50 p.m., with an epicenter just off Bates Road south of...

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - More children are being hospitalized for complications related to the flu. Dr. Amy Edwards is a pediatric infectious disease specialist. She told 19 News there has been a rise in the number of cases she has been consulting on. “This patient came in with influenza A,...

Summit County is reducing dog adoption fees to $28 through Feb. 2 for the "Warm Up with a Pup!" event. All dogs are fully vetted, microchipped, and ready for homes.

LUTHMANN NOTE: Taci Belisle didn’t just lose a child — she was ground down, silenced, and betrayed at every step by a system that treats mothers as disposable and children as collateral damage. She fought with medical records, expert warnings, and a mother’s instinct forged by years of care. What did she get in...

East Community Learning Center, part of Akron Public Schools, hosted a Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots giveaway on December 20, spreading holiday joy to thousands of local children and families. Local area Marines, with the support of the community, collected approximately 45,000 toys for distribution. The event...

The City of Akron is taking a new approach to examine housing challenges and find solutions through its first-ever civic assembly.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — A Garfield Heights man’s death was ruled a homicide after police officers handcuffed him, rolled him on his stomach and pressed on his back while he suffered a severe reaction from drug and alcohol consumption, according to a lawsuit and the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner.

A 72-year-old contracted a contagious "fungal infection" at a nursing home and the staff secretly "isolated and sealed off" his room for a year until he suffered deadly complications, his family says. The post 'They're doing it again to me': Nursing home secretly 'confined' dad in room with 'sealed off' bathroom...