Akron OH

A car headed eastbound on Main St. didn’t stop at a red light, according to police, and hit the crossing guard with their vehicle.

LAKEWOOD, Ohio — The cities of Lakewood and Barberton are asking to join state discussions about reliability standards for FirstEnergy Corp., arguing that the utility company should not be allowed to lower its obligations to provide dependable power to Ohio residents. After months of repeated outages, both cities...

The tragic death of a 25-year-old Wayne County man early Sunday morning in Akron's Highland Square neighborhood has struck a nerve in the community that was once considered the center of the city's art scene.

Theft by deception, Oxford Trail: On Sept. 12, an Oxford Trail resident came to the police station to report fraud. An officer talked to the man, who said he paid a company $1,500 for work that was never assigned. Three days prior, the resident was contacted by a company about...

CANTON, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – A 32-year-old Canton man is being sought by city police. He’s charged with reckless homicide in the death of 35-year-old Christopher Smith of Canton early Saturday morning. He is Corey Partee. When police arrived at an apartment unit on Market Avenue...

The Jackson Township Police Department in Stark County, Ohio, is currently seeking the public's assistance in identifying an individual as part of an ongoing investigation. According to a social media post by the department, Officer Mossor is leading the inquiry and has provided a phone number for potential leads....

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...

AKRON, Ohio — Activists are calling for broader reforms of the city’s police department as frustrations grow over three officer shootings of Black men in recent years. Their demands come at a time when the U.S. Justice Department is retreating from reforming departments. Its key tool has been the use of federal...

The Massillon Police Department issued a warning to residents after a deadly garage explosion that happened in the city last week.

Fraud, Broadview Road: On Sept. 12, a resident of Illinois called police regarding a fraud complaint. The woman told a police officer she received a call from a Broadview Road bank stating someone attempted to withdraw money from her bank account using her information. The officer went to the bank...