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CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A warm front is tracking through the area today triggering thunderstorms. The air mass is humid today. A breezy day ahead with thunderstorms in the forecast. The highest risk of rain is during the afternoon and evening hours. Locally very heavy rain is possible with some of these storms. High t

The Wayne County Sports Hall of Fame will induct its 25th class June 20 at Greystone Event Center in Wooster. This is the second of a two-part series on the Class of 2026. Ruth Coney started the girls soccer program at Chippewa High in 1995, laying the foundation for one of the area’s true powerhouses.

Burglary, Edgerton Road: On April 28, police were dispatched to an Edgerton Road home regarding a burglary complaint. An arriving officer talked to the caller, who said after returning from being out of town, they discovered someone broke out the glass of a rear entry door. Later, the residents discovered...

AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - When the school year ends, so does access to free meals for thousands of kids. The city of Akron is stepping in with a summer food service program at 15 locations across the city. Kids 18 years or younger can get a free breakfast and a...

Frozen custard definitely makes summer feel official. It is thicker than soft serve, creamier than regular ice cream, and just rich enough to make a quick cone feel like a small event. Ohio has plenty of counters where that first spoonful or swirl can turn a hot afternoon around fast.

AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - One person is dead after a house fire in Akron early Tuesday morning. According to a release from Akron Police, at around 7:42 a.m., firefighters responded to a house fire at 1214 Carey Avenue. When firefighters arrived, they found heavy black smoke on the second floor...

SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - The 25-year-old man convicted of a fatal shooting at a Halloween party in Springfield Township in 2024, will be sentenced Tuesday. In April, Terrance Williams, of Canton, pleaded guilty to one count of involuntary manslaughter and two counts of felonious assault in connection with the death

Given concerns raised by community members regarding the former Montville Landfill, the Medina County Health Department (MCHD) is sharing information to help residents understand the current situation. History of Montville Landfill. The former Montville Landfill, reportedly located in the 6300 block of Wadsworth Road,

AKRON, Ohio – With summer temperatures on the rise, the city of Akron on Monday announced its outdoor pools are now open through August. Reservoir Park Pool, located at 1735 Hillside Terrace. City residents can swim at the pools for free when they sign up for an open swim...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- A former Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority property manager has admitted to stealing from a tenant. On Thursday, Dominique Clayton, 38, of Highland Heights pleaded guilty to theft in office and forgery after authorities said she stole from her tenant. Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas Judge