Akron man sentenced 20 to 25 years in prison for kidnapping and rape
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Summit County Prosecutor Elliot Kolkovich announced Tuesday the sentencing of an Akron man for kidnapping and rape. 24-year-old Cornelius Rogers was sentenced to 20 to 25 years in prison for kidnapping and raping a woman who worked at the Springfield Red Roof Inn in 2024. Rogers...
Barberton City Schools placed in fiscal caution as district warns it could run out...
BARBERTON, Ohio — The Barberton City School District is facing serious financial challenges after the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce placed the district in fiscal caution — the first level of state oversight for school districts showing signs of financial trouble. Community concern grows. Ashley Romig, a...
Akron Public Schools will move to ‘nuts and bolts’ in next round of budget...
Mary Outley took a surgical approach to the Akron Public Schools’ budget, lopping off $1 million by requiring the district to use the Chromebooks it has before buying new ones and suggesting the district would save $200,000 if athletes traveled on school buses instead of charter buses. The proposed...
The state wraps up its case in FirstEnergy trial. The defense for former execs...
AKRON, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The trial of two former executives with FirstEnergy is at the halfway point, more than a month after it began in January in Akron. The prosecution rested on Thursday, and the defense began its case Friday. The defense for former CEO Chuck Jones...
New indoor playground in Fairlawn lets kids dig into giant sandbox experience
FAIRLAWN, Ohio — If you’ve ever watched a kid at the beach or a playground, you know there’s one thing they rarely get tired of: digging holes. And there's new indoor play space in Northeast Ohio that's built entirely around that idea. Little Diggers, located at 33...
Stray Cats at MGM Northfield Park
THE STRAY CATS—all three original members Brian Setzer (guitar, vocals), Lee Rocker (upright bass, vocals), and Slim Jim Phantom (drums, vocals)—will return to the road in 2026 with a stop August 12th at MGM Northfield Park. THE STRAY CATS will bring their legendary explosive live show and red-hot...
Family of Akron 23-year-old killed in hit-and-run demands justice
An Akron family is completely broken now that their loved one is dead after police said he was involved in a hit-and-run last Wednesday.
Stark County man indicted for attempted murder of police officer at Walmart changes plea
STARK COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - A Plain Township man accused of stealing several items from a Walmart shopping center and trying to shoot a Canton police officer in the head, changed his plea in Stark County Court of Common Pleas. Shane Newman, 21, has now pleaded not guilty by reason...
Buc-ee’s could be coming to Northeast Ohio
As the Buckeye State gears up for its first Buc-ee's to open up, another one could be coming to Northeast Ohio.
This Off-the-Beaten-Path Restaurant in Ohio Is Worth a Day Trip
Explore The Tilted Farmer, a farm-to-table restaurant in Medina County, Ohio, offering fresh, local ingredients and a cozy dining experience.
