Akron OH

Eight community leaders will be recognized as 2026 Woman of the Year award recipients. The Women’s History Project of the Akron Area, a program of Summit County Historical Society , will have a recognition luncheon at noon March 25, at St. George’s Fellowship Hall, 3204 Ridgewood Road, Copley. This year’s honorees...

AKRON, Ohio -- A Parma man was convicted in a 2024 hit-skip crash that killed 84‑year‑old Elizabeth Rock outside St. Barnabas Church in Northfield. Summit County Prosecutor Elliot Kolkovich announced the news on Tuesday. Joseph Zolnowski, 36, pleaded to one count of failure to stop after an accident,...

The eastbound exit ramp on the Ohio Turnpike at Toll Plaza 161 (Strongsville-Cleveland) is currently closed due to a commercial truck rollover, Ohio State Highway Patrol confirmed to FOX 8 News.

AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Money laundering charges were dropped Tuesday against former FirstEnergy Executives Charles Jones and Michael Dowling, who are on trial in the Summit County Court of Common Pleas for their alleged roles in the Ohio House Bill 6 bribery scandal. Summit County Court of Common Pleas Judge...

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...