Akron OH

SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - A felon with a violent criminal history is behind bars tonight after being on the run for over three years. Last year, 19 investigates exposed how the Summit County Sheriff’s Office failed to notify you when this man escaped. Preston Eugene Hill, 43, has...

OHIO — A quick stop at Circle K #5576 on Brittain Road turned into a life-changing moment for one lucky customer, who won a $1-million annuity prize from the Ohio Lottery’s 50th Anniversary Millions scratch-off game. The winning ticket secured the game’s second-tier prize, which offers $1 million paid out over 25...

OHIO — Crime Stoppers of Cuyahoga County is asking for the public’s help in locating 19-year-old King-Isaiah Hagwood, who is wanted in connection with a series of serious criminal offenses. Hagwood is facing multiple charges, including aggravated robbery with firearm specifications, robbery with firearm...

Every summer, Brent Wesley invites the community to the Highland Square neighborhood for Akron Honey Market Day. The annual event is equal parts neighborhood block party, vendor fair and foodie experience. (This year’s honey-centric collabs included honey cornmeal cookies from Baked AF and the Akron Honey Dog from...

Backpacks full of school supplies for the first 2,000 attendees. Lots of community services, including sports physicals. Dozens of haircuts from SportClips barbers. And while you’re at House Three Thirty, don’t forget to stop by Starbucks to choose a free Strawberry Açaí Refresher or Lemonade or one of eight flavors...

Over 400 grams of cocaine and a loaded pistol were found during a traffic stop.

Hidden in the heart of Canton, Ohio sits a culinary time capsule where the calamari is so perfectly prepared, you might find yourself planning your next visit before you’ve finished your first bite. Bender’s Tavern doesn’t announce itself with flashy signs or trendy decor. Instead, it lets...

The Summit County Medical Examiner's Office is seeking the public's assistance in locating next-of-kin for a 41-year-old man who recently passed away in University Park, officials noted. Nai Lyah Rot reportedly died on July 20 in a residence in the 200 block of Sherman Street, chief investigator Gary Guenther...

More than a dozen Greater Akron Circle K locations are turning into MAPCO, and Lawson's Chip Dip lovers across the region are concerned about where to get their chip dip fix . Northeast Ohio's go-to chip dip is still sold at the remaining Circle K gas stations as well as The Lockview restaurant in downtown Akron —...

SOLON, Ohio -- The promise of the opportunity to purchase a pair of Nike Michael Jordan tennis shoes was too much for a teen to resist, which led him to becoming a robbery victim. At 1 p.m. July 25, the Solon boy, 15, reported that he had been robbed while...