‘I want people to get Jesus.’ The Praize Experience brings gospel music to Canton
CANTON − For most of his life, the Rev. Geno Myers has used his love of gospel music to share the good news of Jesus. He is the founder and visionary behind The Praize Experience, a free music event planned from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. Aug. 16 at downtown's Centennial Plaza.
Independence Police K-9 Rambo retires after ‘many years of dedicated service’
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (WOIO) - The Independence Police Department announced on Aug. 4 that “K-9 Rambo officially hung up his harness last week” after “many years of dedicated service.”. His four paws enforced the laws alongside his handler, Ofc. Waidley. “Throughout his distinguished career, he was an invaluable...
Authorities searching for missing 16-year-old in Ohio
OHIO — Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating 16-year-old Javon Maleek Williams, who has been missing since July 31, 2025. Javon was last seen in Akron, though no specific location or circumstances surrounding his disappearance have been released. At the time he went missing, he was 5 feet 8 inches...
One person dead, one arrested following shooting incident in Ohio
OHIO — Canton police have arrested a suspect in connection with the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old man at a local barbershop. Braylon Foster died Friday after being shot multiple times at Klipz Barbershop on Mahoning Road NE. The shooting occurred shortly after 3 p.m., according to police. In a 911 call, the shop’s...
Twinsburg, Ohio, marks 50 years of celebrating twins
Just about everyone in the town of Twinsburg, Ohio, saw double this weekend for the return of the world-renowned Twins Days Festival.
2 women plead guilty in attack at Independence McDonald’s
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Two women accused of attacking another woman inside the Independence McDonald’s last October, have pleaded guilty. On July 23, Tori Hawkins, 25, pleaded guilty to assault. She will be sentenced by Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas Judge Peter Corrigan on Aug. 20. On Aug....
Air Quality Advisory issued for parts of NE Ohio because of wildfire smoke
CLEVELAND — If you notice a haze in the sky on Tuesday, it's not humidity or your eyes. It's Canadian wildfire smoke affecting the air in northeast Ohio. Canadian wildfire smoke has once again returned to Ohio. Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage and Summit counties are all...
Arraignment for Michigan man charged in 2011 murder of Cleveland college student
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - One of two suspects accused in the murder of Cleveland college student Brandon Cartellone, appeared in Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas Tuesday. Cartellone was brutally murdered inside his Tremont apartment on July 26, 2011. Dionte Davis, 36, and Dojuan Nettles, 40, were indicted last...
911 call: Man accused of killing girlfriend during argument outside local AutoZone
A Maple Heights man was arrested on Monday after investigators said he allegedly shot and killed his girlfriend in the parking of an AutoZone in Bedford.
Medical examiner identifies 20-year-old woman murdered outside Bedford AutoZone
BEDFORD, Ohio (WOIO) - The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner has identified the 20-year-old woman fatally shot outside the AutoZone Monday morning. Her name is Riley Jones, of Shaker Heights. The shooting happened at the store in the 300 block of Broadway Ave. Bedford Police Deputy Chief Rick Suts said Jones...
