Man caught in crossfire shot, killed in Akron; police searching for suspects
A 25-year-old man was shot and killed in Akron's Highland Square early Sunday morning, according to Akron Police.
Broadview Heights Police teach German visitors Ohio traffic laws
BROADVIEW HEIGHTS, Ohio (WOIO) - Broadview Heights Police had the unique opportunity to teach some German visitors Ohio traffic laws. According to a social media post from Broadview Heights Police (BHPD), officers stopped two German visitors for being “a little heavy on the gas pedal.”. The BHPD officers gave...
Summit County Medical Examiner’s Office needs help identifying ‘badly decomposed’ man
SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - The Summit County Medical Examiner’s Office needs help identifying a “badly decomposed” man. According to a release, the man’s body was found on Sept. 30 in a wooded area near a parking lot at 1 Gojo Plaza in Akron. After examination,...
Ohio might ban “predatory” tax lien sales just as Cuyahoga County plans $40 million...
The heated debate over whether counties should be allowed to sell delinquent property tax liens to private collection companies reached a boiling point on Today in Ohio this week, with hosts mostly applauding lawmakers for introducing legislation to ban the practice statewide. The timing couldn’t be more...
3 recent closings in NE Ohio’s dining and drinks scene
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Northeast Ohio is bidding farewell to a trio of food and drink places. Stino da Napoli, a longtime Italian restaurant, marks the end of an era this year. Chef-owner Agostino Iacullo, who opened Stino da Napoli in 1991 after arriving from Italy with only $300, made the decision to retire after 34...
Responders headed to possible oil well explosion in Sebring
SEBRING, Ohio - First responders are headed to the area of Johnson Road and Courtney Road to investigate what could be an oil well explosion in Sebring. According to a dispatcher with the Sebring Police Department, responders are headed to the area. One viewer told 21 News that they felt...
American Airlines to begin nonstop Chicago flight from Akron-Canton
GREEN – The Akron-Canton Airport will celebrate its first American Airlines flight to Chicago on Oct. 6. The airline will fly nonstop twice a day — in the morning and evening — to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. United Airlines currently operates the only service to Chicago from Akron-Canton. The airport will...
DeWine orders flags at half staff after longtime Kent mayor dies
KENT, Ohio (WOIO) - Governor Mike DeWine ordered Ohio flags at half staff on Friday after the longtime mayor of Kent died earlier this week. According to a release from DeWine, flags throughout Kent were ordered at half staff after the death of Mayor Jerry Fiala. Fiala served Kent for...
Ohio Bill Seeks to End Property Tax Lien Sales, Days After County Announces $40M...
Just two days after Cuyahoga County announced plans to sell up to $40 million in delinquent property tax liens to a private collector, lawmakers in Columbus introduced a bill that would sunset the practice statewide. Why it matters: The timing underscores growing scrutiny around tax lien sales, a tool counties...
Visitors from Germany caught speeding on Ohio interstate
Two visitors from Germany were caught speeding on an Ohio interstate.
