Kent power outage: Electricity restored after transformer blows near Chase Park
KENT, Ohio — Nearly 2,000 Portage County residents were without power in Kent after a transformer blew near Chase Park in Franklin Township. According to FirstEnergy, power has now been restored. Shortly after 6 a.m. on Monday, FirstEnergy's power outage map showed that there were 1,894 customers in Kent...
Man accused of kidnapping Medina 3-year-old, not competent to stand trial at this time
MEDINA, Ohio (WOIO) - A Seville man accused of kidnapping a three-year-old girl from her home last October, has been found not competent to stand trial at this time. Randy Lawrence Kerley was indicted on the charges of kidnapping and burglary. Kerley will now be admitted into treatment at Heartland...
Doggone Weather in Northeast Ohio for April 13, 2026: Cevin and Chloe
We’re introducing you to Cevin and Chloe for this edition of Doggone Weather on Monday, April 13, 2026. Thanks to Kim from Green for the picture.
Many Positives From Cleaner Air in Canton
CANTON, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – The proposed U.S. EPA designation of “attainment” of the airborne lead level standard in the city of Canton means more than just cleaner air for those who live near the Republic Steel plant. The plant was producing leaded steel until...
Akron officials improve security at Highland Square
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - City officials said they continue to improve the safety around Highland Square. There are now barriers in place to block off a section of on street parking on W. Market Street. Drivers will need to park in the city lot behind Chipotle. These barriers will remain...
Pammy Maye now found competent to stand trial in 5-year-old Darnell Taylor’s death
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A woman charged with murder in the death of a 5-year-old boy was found to be competent to stand trial. Judge Mark Serrott announced in court on Monday that a recent report prepared by psychologists found Pammy Maye to be competent to stand trial for charges related to Darnell Taylor's death.
This Akron, OH Spot Turned a Cheese Experiment into a LOCAL OBSESSION
🕒: Mon-Thu: 11:00AM–12:00AM; Fri: 11:00AM–2:00AM; Sat: 3:00PM–2:00AM; Sun: 3:00PM–12:00AM. Luigi’s Restaurant survives as an Akron sanctuary that hasn’t flinched during the city’s post-industrial evolution, greeting every guest with the rhythmic shuffle of a busy open kitchen and the neon glow of a vintage jukebox.
Former Ohio Senate candidate who admitted to $4.5M wire fraud scheme learns sentence
A man who was running for a seat in the Ohio Senate, who pleaded guilty to federal wire fraud charges, has learned his sentence.
Man is distraught following drunken driving charge: Bainbridge Township police blotter
BAINBRIDGE TOWNSHIP, Ohio -- Crash, Bainbridge Road: A caller reported a vehicle crash 1:30 a.m. March 29. The responding officer located a vehicle off the road and stuck in a ditch. The driver, a 24-year-old Aurora man showed signs of intoxication and failed a field sobriety test. He said he...
Northeast Ohio weather: Much warmer this afternoon, staying warm all week
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A warm front lifts through the region today. As a south wind returns, temperatures climb well into the mid and upper 70s this afternoon. A stray shower is possible through midday as the front moves in, otherwise expect a mix of sun and clouds. Low temperatures...
