Man convicted in rental cabin spy camera case may get new plea hearing
An appeals court has ruled that the case of an Akron, Ohio man, convicted in Hocking County of spying on guests at a rental cabin with a hidden camera, must return to the trial court to determine whether he should have a new plea hearing. In October 2025 Jason D. Yard, 46, pled no contest to illegal use of a minor or...
23-year-old convicted of luring then robbing man at Woods of Fairlawn apartments in Akron
A Summit County jury on Friday, Jan. 23, convicted a 23-year-old man of robbing a man who had been lured to an apartment complex in 2024.
People Keep Hitting The Road Across Ohio To Eat In This Iconic Fried Chicken...
If you find yourself craving crispy fried chicken that has stood the test of time, Belgrade Gardens at 401 E State St in Barberton is calling your name. This family restaurant has been serving up chicken dinners from the same farmhouse location since 1933, drawing hungry visitors from all corners of Ohio.
Lake County sheriff faces backlash over snow emergency policy
Lake County isn’t alone. Geauga and Stark counties have also not issued snow emergencies. It’s been about 25 years since Stark County issued one. According to the Stark County Sheriff’s Office, they don’t issue countywide snow emergency levels because conditions can vary dramatically. Stark County Sheriff's...
Fiery scene forces turnpike to close
A semi-truck that caught fire forced the Ohio Turnpike to shutdown in both directions overnight.
Portion of Ohio Turnpike closed in Cuyahoga County overnight commercial truck carrying calcium hypochlorite...
CUYAHOGA COUNTY, Ohio — A portion of the Ohio Turnpike -- both eastbound and westbound -- were temporarily closed overnight in Cuyahoga County after a commercial trailer that was hauling calcium hypochlorite “became fully engulfed due to a brake fire.”. Officials with the Ohio Turnpike tell 3News the...
Hearing examiner recommends suspending Medina surgeon’s license after patient death
MEDINA, Ohio (WOIO) - A hearing examiner has recommended suspending a prominent Medina surgeon’s license after a patient died in his dental chair during a routine tooth extraction. 19 Investigates first broke this story last September. Now that surgeon’s fate is up to the Ohio State Dental Board.
University of Akron warns students about shooting Sunday near campus
The University of Akron has sent out an alert Sunday night about a shooting near campus. Students are being advised to avoid the 400 block of Sherman Street after a reported shooting at the Envision Apartments. UA spokesperson Katy Brennan said the victim was not a student at the university but did not have any...
She asked for help in an Akron-area grocery store. The answer came in sign...
In the dairy aisle, right in front of the milk cooler, Narkita Cooper tapped a store employee on the shoulder to ask for assistance. The employee signed that he was deaf. His face lit up when Cooper signed back, and their communication shifted from accommodation to connection. Cooper shared she was learning American...
Updated snowfall totals show wallop from winter storm
For those who are still shoveling out, the latest snow totals from the National Weather Service may not surprise you.

















