Actor-comedian Kevin James will “Eat The Frog” at the Akron Civic Theatre in 2026
CLEVELAND, Ohio - Comedian and actor Kevin James will bring his “Eat The Frog” stand-up tour to the Akron Civic Theatre on Friday, March 6, 2026. Tickets for the show go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 19, at akroncivic.com, kevinjames.com and ticketmaster.com. James is best known...
Man Who Ignored Protection Order Fatally Shot In Akron Featured
Akron Police say a man who they had escorted from the premises of a house in Firestone Park because he was violating a protection order; returned to the house later on, and was fatally shot by one of the people who lived there. It happened Monday in the 1200 block...
Akron toughens up law to protect healthcare workers
The Akron City Council is sending a strong message to the community. If you harm a healthcare worker on the job, you will spend time in jail.
Inside the case that triggered an Amber Alert in Medina County
News 5 has new information on the Amber Alert issued by Brunswick Police Sunday evening. Law enforcement in Ross Township, Pennsylvania, found the mother and child; the boy showed signs of abuse.
Movies and TV shows casting in Akron
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...
Man, 29, arrested for assaulting his mother in car as she was driving: Solon...
SOLON, Ohio -- Domestic violence: Solon Boulevard. At 8:45 a.m. Sept. 8, officers responded to a report that someone had witnessed physical violence between two people. The uninvolved witness told the dispatcher that they saw a possible physical assault inside of a vehicle, a white Toyota sedan, in motion on Solon...
Pastor charged in death of teen he allegedly allowed to ride outside of car
An Ohio pastor was charged in connection with the death of a child, who he allowed to ride outside of a motor vehicle.
FBI arrests Lake County Aryan Brotherhood ‘enforcer’ on gun charge
CLEVELAND, Ohio — A member of the Aryan Brotherhood who authorities say recently made a menacing phone call to the Maltz Museum in Beachwood was arrested Friday and charged with illegally possessing a firearm. Blake Meyer, 25, is described by federal authorities as an “enforcer” for the violent neo-Nazi...
Police searching for wanted fugitive in Ohio
OHIO — Law enforcement officials are asking the public’s help in locating Diamond Jones, wanted in connection with two counts of felonious assault involving firearms. Jones, 25, is described as a Black female, 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighing 210 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. She was born on May 22, 2000. She...
The Dreamy Train Ride In Ohio That’s Perfect For Unforgettable Day Trips
There’s something almost magical about the rhythmic clackety-clack of train wheels on tracks that makes time slow down and worries melt away. The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad in Peninsula, Ohio isn’t just a train ride—it’s a portal to another era, a moving museum, and quite possibly the most relaxing way to see...











