Akron OH

An Uber driver in Akron, Ohio, found herself in a life-or-death situation when one of her passengers pulled out a gun and shot her during a ride. The terrifying incident took place on July 17 around 9:30 p.m., prompting a swift police response to the 500 block of Sanford Avenue.

PORTAGE COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - The Portage County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) found over 400 grams of cocaine during a traffic stop in Rootstown Township. On July 20, deputies pulled over 42-year-old Richard Johnson, IV for a lane violation in I-76. According to a release from the PCSO, deputies found...

Wadsworth Police are asking for the public's help searching for a missing 16-year-old girl last seen on Sunday.

Garfield Heights Police released bodycam footage after arresting an armed carjacker who stole a Corvette at gunpoint with two rifles inside. The intense video, shared by GHPD, highlights the dangers officers face and their commitment to keeping the community safe. Residents are praising the department’s swift action...

ALLIANCE, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – Bond was set at $250,000 Monday for a Canton woman, charged with attempted murder for shooting at another woman in Alliance last week. 26-year-old Knyieacha Miller was arrested a few days after the incident. Alliance police say it happened in the early...

Sometimes the most extraordinary culinary experiences hide in the most unassuming places – like Scratch Steakhouse and Lounge tucked away in Louisville, Ohio. While the big-city restaurants get all the magazine features, this small-town gem quietly serves up steaks that could make a Texas cattle rancher weep with joy.

OHIO — Crime Stoppers of Cuyahoga County is asking for the public’s help in locating Wade Sanders Jr., who is wanted on several serious charges including domestic violence, attempted strangulation, strangulation, and criminal damage. Sanders, 33, has been wanted since June 5, 2025. He is described as a Black male,...

That bright yellow building with charming heart-shaped shutters sitting on the outskirts of Kent isn’t just another roadside attraction – it’s a portal to authentic German cuisine that will have you planning return trips before you’ve even paid your bill. Henry Wahner’s doesn’t need flashy billboards...

Noticing a strange metallic or musty taste or smell with your water? It's not just you. An unpleasant pong has been noticed in the water in some communities, including Tallmadge and parts of Akron. Area officials want to make one thing clear: while the taste and smell may be a little off-putting, the water is safe to...

A resident called police at 10:48 a.m. July 25 that a vehicle he purchased was never delivered by the seller. There was no further information at the time of the report. A woman was arrested for domestic violence, unlawful restraint and resisting arrest when police responded to an incident at 11:15 a.m. July 25....