The state wraps up its case in FirstEnergy trial. The defense for former execs...
AKRON, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The trial of two former executives with FirstEnergy is at the halfway point, more than a month after it began in January in Akron. The prosecution rested on Thursday, and the defense began its case Friday. The defense for former CEO Chuck Jones...
New indoor playground in Fairlawn lets kids dig into giant sandbox experience
FAIRLAWN, Ohio — If you’ve ever watched a kid at the beach or a playground, you know there’s one thing they rarely get tired of: digging holes. And there's new indoor play space in Northeast Ohio that's built entirely around that idea. Little Diggers, located at 33...
Stray Cats at MGM Northfield Park
THE STRAY CATS—all three original members Brian Setzer (guitar, vocals), Lee Rocker (upright bass, vocals), and Slim Jim Phantom (drums, vocals)—will return to the road in 2026 with a stop August 12th at MGM Northfield Park. THE STRAY CATS will bring their legendary explosive live show and red-hot...
Family of Akron 23-year-old killed in hit-and-run demands justice
An Akron family is completely broken now that their loved one is dead after police said he was involved in a hit-and-run last Wednesday.
Stark County man indicted for attempted murder of police officer at Walmart changes plea
STARK COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - A Plain Township man accused of stealing several items from a Walmart shopping center and trying to shoot a Canton police officer in the head, changed his plea in Stark County Court of Common Pleas. Shane Newman, 21, has now pleaded not guilty by reason...
Buc-ee’s could be coming to Northeast Ohio
As the Buckeye State gears up for its first Buc-ee's to open up, another one could be coming to Northeast Ohio.
This Off-the-Beaten-Path Restaurant in Ohio Is Worth a Day Trip
Explore The Tilted Farmer, a farm-to-table restaurant in Medina County, Ohio, offering fresh, local ingredients and a cozy dining experience.
Home Depot shopper nabbed after ‘stealing $266k with driver’s license trick’ in return policy...
A HOME Depot return scam racked up a staggering total after investigators said one shopper used fake IDs to game the store’s policy for years. The scheme allegedly turned bogus merchandise returns into a flood of store credit that was later spent on items resold online. In Medina Township,...
Ohio Student Brings Loaded Gun to Middle School, Charged
Police continue to investigate after it was reported that a local middle school student brought a loaded gun into a school. The incident happened on Friday at the Cuyahoga Falls City School District’s 6–12 campus, which houses Cuyahoga Falls Middle School and Cuyahoga Falls High School. According to school officials,...
Independence city council to consider new restrictions for backyard gazebos, pavilions
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (WOIO) - The Independence city council is set to meet Tuesday evening to further discuss plans to add new restrictions on certain outdoor builds in neighbor’s backyards. The amendment to Ordinance 1143.02, first introduced last month, would target “recreational and ornamental structures” like...
