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A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns of a sharp rise in dangerous, antibiotic-resistant bacteria nationwide — a trend that’s also been documented in Northeast Ohio. The infections, resistant to a powerful class of drugs called carbapenems, can cause potentially deadly pneumonia and...

A 14-year-old was cited for running a stop sign at 6:07 p.m. Oct. 3. There was no further information at the time of the report. A driver was cited for speeding and driving outside of the restrictions of his temporary driver’s license at 9:44 p.m. Oct. 2. Domestic violence,...

CLEVELAND — With fall festivities underway, it means Halloween is right around the corner. So when is your community having its 2025 trick-or-treat? Below is an extensive alphabetical guide to local community trick-or-treat times across Northeast Ohio, including Akron, Canton, Cleveland and dozens more. Akron:...

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Cuyahoga County announced it has revised its pursuit policy to strengthen community safety. This year, three people died from pursuits involving sheriff’s deputies. Both chases that ended with deaths in March and August started in Downtown when the suspects refused to pull over for reckless...

Three local children's hospitals rank among the best in a new U.S. News and World Report.

Tucked away in downtown Akron, Diamond Deli has become an unexpected sensation that draws lines stretching out the front door during lunch hours. This unassuming family-run spot proves that sometimes the most extraordinary food experiences come from the most humble beginnings. With quirky sandwich names and portions...

This story is part of Ideastream Public Media’s “Sound of Us” series covering housing and advocacy in Canton, produced in partnership with Canton for All People. Learn more at ideastream.org/soundofus. Hundreds of people are about to gather in a large wood-paneled ballroom in a Cleveland suburb on...

From all eight Akron Board of Education candidates, you’ll hear a common refrain: I’m here for the students. For some, that means supporting Superintendent Mary Outley’s initiatives and exploring areas of collaboration and agreement with other board members. For others, the job is one of public accountability and...

BEDFORD, Ohio (WOIO) - Several Bedford City School District (BCSD) employees are on leave after “allegations of serious misconduct.”. According to a release from the Bedford City School District, the employees have been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation. 19 News has reached out to the district...

AKRON, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – It was Bloody Sunday in Akron, with four people dead in three separate incidents. In one of them, it’s believed 18-year-old Kayla Johnson and 17-year-old girl Janaya Miller were victims of a murder/suicide. Miller was a North High student, while Johnson...