Crews battle overnight blaze at condemned apartments in Akron
Fire crews in Akron spent hours battling flames at a previously condemned apartment building.
Alliance Man Charged With Attempted Murder in Hammer, Stomping Attack
ALLIANCE, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – Bond for a 30-year-old Alliance man has been set at $500,000, charged with attempted murder for an attack on his former live-in girlfriend Sunday night. Alliance police say Carl Baker hit the woman with a hammer and stomped on her chest, even...
Large building goes up in flames in Summit County
SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - Multiple firefighters spent several hours battling a building fire in Akron. This started late Tuesday evening in the 1400 block of S. Main St. The building was fully engulfed in flames and parts of the structure collapsed. There are no reports of injuries at this...
Prison Time for Canton Man, Accused of Shooting at Woman’s Car
CANTON, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – A 38-year-old Canton man will serve six to nine years in prison, accused of shooting at and damaging a woman’s car. That happened along the Southbound I-77 ramp to Fulton Road NW back in December. Anthony Perez had pleaded guilty earlier...
Proposed plan could cut parking on Medina’s Public Square
There is a proposed plan to consider some changes to Medina's Public Square to make it a more pedestrian-friendly area.
A brother beside him, a runway ahead at I Promise 2 Fashion Show
Quentin Harvard leaned against a table backstage, showing no outward trace of nerves as he awaited his runway debut. Yet the moment carried extra weight: He was preparing to walk alongside his older brother, Chance Loomis, a fashion student at Kent State University. Loomis’ looks for the evening included an...
‘Peaceful, sacred space’. Group plans children’s memorial in Stow
Note : The story was updated with additional information. A quiet place to reflect and grieve a loss. This is what Cindy Billideau of Stow aims to create at Adell Durbin Park, at 3300 Darrow Road. Through Say My Child's Name Foundation, which Billideau founded, she aims to raise $100,000 to construct and maintain a...
Paul Simon announces tour with stop in Northeast Ohio
Legendary singer-songwriter Paul Simon announced Tuesday plans for a summer tour across the United States and Canada, including a stop in Northeast Ohio.
The Home Fries At This Humble Diner In Ohio Are So Good, You’ll Want...
Tucked away on East Waterloo Road in Akron, Fred’s Diner might look like just another roadside eatery, but locals know it houses potato perfection that will haunt your dreams and ruin all other breakfast potatoes for you forever. The modest white exterior with its simple signage belies the culinary...
One person dead following shooting incident in Ohio
OHIO — A 38-year-old man died following a domestic-related shooting at a home in Garfield Heights on Feb. 2, according to police. The victim was identified as Ramon Hamilton. Authorities said Hamilton was transported from the residence to Marymount Hospital, where he later died from his injuries. Garfield Heights...

















