Cold case solved: Man convicted in 2016 murder outside Akron barbershop
A 36-year-old man was convicted of killing another man during an attempted robbery outside an Akron barbershop in 2016, prosecutors announced on Wednesday.
Masked intruders shoot woman in Akron home
According to preliminary reports, several masked suspects entered the residence through a rear door and opened fire.
Browns move to Brook Park cleared by state lawmakers; Modell Law gets modified, Cuyahoga...
Ohio lawmakers have paved the way for the Browns to move forward with their proposed $3.2 billion enclosed stadium and development in Brook Park while eliminating Cleveland’s legal challenge against the team by modifying the Modell Law.
After more than 1,300 police calls, Red Roof Inn in Springfield Twp. heading to...
The Red Roof Inn in Springfield Township — which a Summit County judge ruled in May is operated in a way that "constitutes a public nuisance" — is going up for auction in July. The auction of the Red Roof Inn at 2939 S. Arlington Road will take place July 7-9 with a starting bid of $400,000, according to a listing on...
2 men plead guilty, get jail time in latest Parma flamingo statue theft
Parma police used surveillance video to track down the vehicle and individuals seen stealing the large, pink flamingo from the corner of Snow Road and Broadview Road.
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...
Stark Co. Sheriff asks for help locating missing teen
STARK COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - The Stark County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help locating a missing teen on Wednesday. According to a Facebook post, 14-year-old Analisa Elizabeth Taylor was last seen on Tuesday around 11:45 a.m. Taylor is 5′8″and weighs approximately 165 lbs with brown hair and brown...
Change in law could clear path for Browns move to Brook Park: I-Team
House and Senate leaders met into the wee hours of the morning on a budget bill, and a brief mention of one amendment stood out.
Cuyahoga County Sheriff Combines Heatwave Safety Tips with Search for “Monday’s Most Wanted”
As the heatwave strikes with ferocity, the Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Office has issued a timely reminder for the public to stay vigilant amidst rising temperatures. The Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Office's social media post from their official account yesterday not only warns residents of the physical dangers...
Ohio city resumes cart contamination checks
In partnership with Keep Akron Beautiful, the city of Akron, Ohio, will deploy trained personnel to make curbside recycling bin checks this summer, starting this week, Akron Beacon Journal reports. As part of the city’s Recycle Right campaign, specially trained personnel will place “oops” tags on carts containing...