Akron OH

The Summit County Division of Animal Control announced that its shelter is currently full and has several new dogs available. Residents who recognize any of the dogs as their missing pets are urged to contact the shelter or visit in person as soon as possible.

The Jackson Township Police Department is searching for 15-year-old Makayla Beckham, who was last seen in the 4000 block of Wales Ave NW. She is described as 5'06" tall, weighing 175 pounds, with blonde hair and hazel eyes. Makayla was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, jean shorts, and a walking boot on her right...

Academy Sports + Outdoors continues to expand its brick-and-mortar footprint with new store openings across Ohio and Oklahoma. As part of its ongoing national growth strategy, Academy is opening two new stores – one in North Canton, OH, and the other in Muskogee, OK. With these stores, Academy now has four locations...

Alivia Haag’s face lit up when Nola, a 5-year-old corgi, walked into her hospital room. As she reached out to pet the small dog, handler Matt Swinehart explained a few facts about the breed and shared funny stories about Nola. Alivia gently placed her stuffed dog on top of Nola’s head and offered her a Cheerio — one...

CANTON, Ohio (WOIO) - Stark County Sheriff Eric Weisburn announced Tuesday that the sheriff’s office will be collaborating with the Stark County OVI Task Force for sobriety checks. The two checkpoints will be on March 17, 2026. Officers will conduct roadside checks of drivers for alcohol and drug impairment,...

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A man wanted for a murder in Killeen, Texas was arrested by U.S. Marshals in Akron Tuesday morning. The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) was offering a reward for information on 20-year-old Tion Green. On Sept. 22, 204, the Killeen Police Department responded to...

AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Summit County Prosecutor Elliot Kolkovich announced Tuesday the sentencing of an Akron man for kidnapping and rape. 24-year-old Cornelius Rogers was sentenced to 20 to 25 years in prison for kidnapping and raping a woman who worked at the Springfield Red Roof Inn in 2024. Rogers...

BARBERTON, Ohio — The Barberton City School District is facing serious financial challenges after the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce placed the district in fiscal caution — the first level of state oversight for school districts showing signs of financial trouble. Community concern grows. Ashley Romig, a...

Mary Outley took a surgical approach to the Akron Public Schools’ budget, lopping off $1 million by requiring the district to use the Chromebooks it has before buying new ones and suggesting the district would save $200,000 if athletes traveled on school buses instead of charter buses. The proposed...

AKRON, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The trial of two former executives with FirstEnergy is at the halfway point, more than a month after it began in January in Akron. The prosecution rested on Thursday, and the defense began its case Friday. The defense for former CEO Chuck Jones...