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Cuyahoga County changed its chase policy. The more restrictive policy was introduced earlier this month, but only after three people were killed in chases, including two innocent bystanders.

A 19-year-old drowned while fishing at Lake Milton in Ohio last week, officials said.

AKRON, Ohio — The average price for a gallon of gas in Akron and Cleveland is now approaching $3 per gallon after GasBuddy reports an increase at the pump within the last week. Drivers in Akron are now paying an average of $2.98 after prices jumped 25.7 cents per...

In a social media post that has since gone viral, the Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Office is leveraging the sudden surge in their online attention to aid in the capture of this week's 'Most Wanted' individuals. According to the official Facebook page of the Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Office, an earlier post triggered an...

An Austintown man will spend at least nine years in prison after he admitted stabbing another man in June during an alleged drug deal in Ravenna . Judge Laurie J. Pittman sentenced Frank Nichola Vetrano, 38, to nine to 12 years in prison during his sentencing hearing Oct. 17 in Portage County Common Pleas Court,...

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Canton Local Schools had a brief lockdown Monday after the district received a threatening phone call. The call was targeting Canton South High School, according to the district. School officials said police immediately launched an investigation and have since determined there was no credible...

MEDINA — On Saturday, several community members and concerned citizens gathered on the city square to take part in the No Kings peaceful protest hosted by Medina County Indivisible. The event was from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. “It was really amazing the number of people that showed up in...

CLEVELAND — Newly released body camera footage shows the moments leading up to the death of a Cuyahoga County Jail inmate in early May. While in custody, 39-year-old Tasha Grant was transferred to MetroHealth Medical Center for treatment. There, the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner says she died from physical...

Body camera video of a 39-year-old Tasha Grant, who died in custody back in May, was released Monday.

Every day throughout Summit County, residents learn that their family, friends and neighbors are struggling with addiction and mental health issues. Stigmas often prevent people from getting the treatment they need. That’s where the County of Summit Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health (ADM) Board offers help....