Cuyahoga County Sheriff Offers Up to $5,000 for Crime Tips, Engages Public on Social...
The Cuyahoga County Sheriff is reaching out to the public for assistance with this week's crime case, turning to the incentive of cold, hard cash to grease the wheels of justice. In a recent post shared on the Cuyahoga County Sheriff's official social media, the department detailed their latest "Reward Wednesday"...
“Reckless beyond belief:” Why won’t Cuyahoga council end out-of-control downtown patrol?
A shocking revelation about the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office has sparked outrage and demands for accountability: the same deputy was involved in two separate high-speed chases this year, both resulting in the deaths of innocent bystanders. Hosts of the Today in Ohio podcast asked Thursday why the Cuyahoga County...
Local police participate in Torch Run
Barberton Police joined other local and area police departments June 11 in participating in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics. Seth Greenfelder, center, holds the “Flame of Hope.” He is the 2024 Athlete of the Year for Ohio and the newest member of the Special Olympics Hall of Fame.
Adoptive father accused of starving child to death indicted for involuntary manslaughter
CANTON, Ohio (WOIO) - The adoptive father accused of starving a child to death was indicted for involuntary manslaughter in Stark County Common Pleas Court on Thursday. Back on May 15, the adoptive parents charged in connection with the death of a little boy in their care were arraigned in Canton Municipal Court.
East Akron Labor Day parade, 50th edition, kicks off Monday on South Arlington Street
The East Akron Labor Day parade, one of Akron’s largest annual parades, celebrates its 50th anniversary on Monday. The parade will kick off Sept. 1 at 10 a.m. from the intersection of 7th Avenue and South Arlington Street and ends at David Hill Community Learning Center in East Akron.
$2 million Powerball winning ticket sold in Ohio
OHIO — A Circle K in Akron sold a $2 million winning ticket in the August 27 Powerball drawing. The ticket, purchased at Circle K #5702 at 3520 S. Arlington Road, matched all five white balls to win $1 million. Because the buyer added the Powerplay option, the prize doubled to $2 million. The winning […] The post $2...
Not enough living spaces to rent in Summit County
AKRON, Ohio — A community in northeast Ohio is considered to be an affordable and great place to live in the Buckeye State. However, several factors, including rising rents, are contributing to a housing shortage in Summit County. Rev. Raymond Greene Jr. believes housing is a human right and is fighting for people to...
Police investigating break-in of Ohio vape shop
OHIO — Police are investigating after three suspects, believed to be juveniles, broke into a vape shop early Thursday morning. The break-in happened at Fog Smoke, located at the corner of State and Royalwood roads. According to police, the suspects smashed the glass on the front door to enter the business. Once...
Police searching for missing 17-year-old in Ohio
OHIO — Authorities in Akron are asking for the public’s help in locating 17-year-old Zariah Natay Tucker, who has been reported missing. Police say she was last seen in Akron on Sunday, August 24, 2025, and has not been heard from since. Tucker is described as a Black female, 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighing […] The...
Sobriety checkpoints planned in part of Ohio this weekend
OHIO — Law enforcement officials say drivers can expect multiple OVI sobriety checkpoints this week in Medina, Ashtabula, and Cuyahoga counties. The Ohio State Highway Patrol announced it will operate a checkpoint in Medina County on Friday evening. A second checkpoint is planned in Ashtabula County, though the...
