Multi-agency raid in Canton seizes drugs and firearms, man arrested
CANTON, Ohio (WOIO) - Canton Police Chief John Gabbard shared that two search warrants were served as a result of a six month investigation into drug trafficking Friday. According to a release from Canton Police, at 10:30 a.m. Friday morning, the warrants were carried out assisted by multiple agencies. The...
Florida daughter surprises parents at Massillon nursing facility
MASSILLON, Ohio — Gayle and Larry Simcox thought they'd be spending Christmas without their daughter Shannon this year. But Rose Lane Rehabilitation and Nursing had other plans. On Thursday, the facility surprised the couple by flying Shannon Popko in from Sarasota, Florida — more than a thousand miles away...
Louisville mother arrested decades after disappearing with her child
A woman was arrested decades after police say she disappeared from Louisville with her own child, leaving the child’s father with no answers.
Independence officer receives national honor
An Independence Police officer is being honored on a national stage after receiving the Next Generation Protector Award, which recognizes outstanding young law enforcement officers.
Power restored for more than 17,000 customers in Northeast Ohio after outage
More than 17,000 people were without power in Northeast Ohio Thursday evening, according to FirstEnergy.
Home Sweet Home: : Perry Clark’s Life at Akron’s Renovated Mayflower Manor
Perry Clark never had a home of his own. He couch surfed for most of his life — but always knew Akron was home. Eight years ago, everything changed — Clark applied and was approved for residence in the Mayflower Manor, a HUD Section 8 and LIHTC community. Rent is income based, and housing is accessible for people who...
LeBron James Family Foundation plans to help educate homeowners
The LeBron James Family Foundation is planning to build a new house at 38 S. Balch St. in West Hill that will be used as an education center to teach families the basics of home ownership and home repair. The parcel — which is on the west side of Balch...
TRAFFIC ALERT: I-76 to I-77 ramps closed for emergency repair
A heads up to those who travel the Central Interchange in Akron.
Local nonprofit delivers holiday cheer to APS students, family members
AKRON — Akron Public Schools (APS) is wrapping up the year with a story of community giving, thanks to the generosity of Abigail Spraggins, CEO and founder of the nonprofit organization Abby’s Helping Hands, Hopeful Hearts. On Dec. 12, the organization delivered a massive collection of Christmas gifts,...
WATCH: Local mounted unit horses go frolicking in the snow
AKRON, Ohio (WJW) — Just like kids, horses like to have fun in the snow, too!. The Summit County Sheriff’s Office recently shared a beautiful video of its mounted unit frolicking through a field of fluffy snow. At least one horse even gets down and rolls around (as seen in the video at the top of the story).
