Akron man guilty of 2025 apartment shooting death, prosecutor says
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Summit County Prosecutor Elliot Kolkovich announced Tuesday an Akron man was found guilty for a 2025 murder. According to the persecutor’s office, 32-year-old Martinez Williams was found guilty in the 2025 murder of 24-year-old Ontario Bailey inside an apartment building. In May 2025, Williams arri
Anti-violence advocates mourn grandson in Akron murder
A Cleveland couple, dedicated to preventing violence, is mourning the death of their 21-year-old grandson who was murdered in Akron over the weekend.
The Retro ’30s Fast Food Chain That Built A Small Empire In Ohio (It...
One retro fast food chain from the 1930s got its start in Ohio, and it never really left. That's fine, because it's easily an Ohio favorite to this day.
Raising Cane’s to open new location in Akron on Wednesday: Opening day contest will...
AKRON, Ohio — Raising Cane’s is expanding in Northeast Ohio once again as the chicken chain’s newest location is opening its doors in Akron on Wednesday, May 27. You’ll find this new Cane’s restaurant just off I-77 in Summit County at the same address once home to Melt Bar and Grilled at 3921 Medina Road, which closed
Man killed in Memorial Day crash in Stark County
A man died after a two-vehicle crash at a Stark County intersection on Memorial Day, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The investigation is ongoing.
Northeast Ohio Weather: Risk of showers and storms tomorrow
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Moisture is creeping in from the south. A cold front will track through tomorrow. A mix of clouds and sun today. Afternoon temperatures 76 to 82 degrees. Cooler near Lake Erie. Mostly cloudy tonight. Early morning temperatures 60 to 65 degrees. Showers and thunder will be...
Northeast Ohio officers kick off annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics
STRONGSVILLE, Ohio — In communities across Ohio, first responders and law enforcement officers are holding a different title this week: "Guardians of the Flame." They are hitting the pavement for Special Olympics Ohio, carrying the "Flame of Hope" from the four corners of the state to Columbus — culminating in the open
Medina County remembers those killed in action
MEDINA — A bell was rung in memory of each of the Medina County residents who were killed in action as part of a Memorial Day ceremony in Medina on Monday. The ceremony was hosted by Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 385 and held at the Medina County Vietnam Memorial at 210 Northland Drive. The event also featured wr
Gas prices in Akron, Cleveland remain 20 cents higher than national average: Here’s what...
AKRON, Ohio — Gas prices in Akron and Cleveland are still higher the national average as GasBuddy reports a small increase within the last week. Drivers in Akron are now paying an average of $4.65 per gallon after prices at the pump went up 3.7 cents when compared to last week.
Concerned apartment resident hears suspicious yelling: Strongsville Police Blotter
Yelling concerns, Whitney Road: On May 2, a worried Whitney Road resident called police regarding a couple screaming in a nearby apartment. The caller said they heard a woman say, “Give me my keys.”. An arriving officer talked to the neighbor, who it turned out was having a very...

















