Cheerleader at Akron SVSM facing rare cancer, receiving outpouring of support
Alex Palmer is an 18-year-old cheerleader at Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary High School, known for her smarts, bubbly personality and energetic support for...
Ohio school, businesses shelter in place after shooter flees scene on foot
FREEDOM TWP., Ohio (WKBN) — A high school, multiple businesses and a surrounding neighborhood were sheltered in place after a shooting happened early...
Local firefighters warn that these items can ‘self-combust’
NORTH ROYALTON, Ohio (WJW) – The North Royalton Fire Department is spotlighting a problem that been identified as the cause for more...
1 shot, 1 struck by car in Pearl Road parking lot
PARMA HEIGHTS , Ohio (WJW) — Two people were transported to a hospital following a Thursday night incident “involving multiple...
Supporting Alex: Local HS teams-up to help classmate
AKRON , Ohio — Friday was a dress-down day at St. Vincent St. Mary High School, where students and staff eagerly gave...
Covered bridge to reopen in Newton Falls
NEWTON FALLS, Ohio (WKBN) — The iconic covered bridge in Newton Falls is set to reopen. The bridge was recently damaged...
1 arrested in Portage County following temporary shelter-in-place order: Sheriff
PORTAGE COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - The Portage County Sheriff's Office said they arrested one person after a temporary shelter-in-place order Friday afternoon. PCSO said...
Summit County clerk arrested for underage alcohol sale had warrant for same charge, sheriff...
NORTHFIELD CENTER TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WOIO) - A store clerk caught selling alcohol to an underage person during an operation targeting underage alcohol sales was...
Off-duty Twinsburg firefighter saves life after motorist crashes into his car
Twinsburg Firefighter Izzy Abdallah is being hailed as a hero for saving the life of a person who had a medical emergency and...
Stark County Jail receives American Correctional Association Accreditation
CANTON – The Stark County Jail has received national accreditation from the American Correctional Association (ACA), the third county jail in Ohio to do...
