Get the snow shovels. National Weather Service adjusts how much snow is coming this...
Ready or not, snow is coming to Northeast Ohio, according to the National Weather Service. The National Weather Service has called for a Winter Weather Advisory starting at 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9 for several Northeast Ohio counties. Heavy lake-effect snow is possible, with total snow accumulations between 2 and 4...
Cuyahoga County cuts social services — and the sheriff wants more deputies?
Just as Cuyahoga County slashes key social services to close a growing budget gap, Sheriff Harold Pretel is asking to expand his controversial downtown patrol unit — a proposal that left the hosts of Today in Ohio bewildered. The sheriff’s Community Support Unit — recently renamed from the Downtown...
Adopt for free from Humane Society of Summit County Nov. 14-16
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - You can adopt your new four-legged best friend for free this weekend at the Humane Society of Summit County!. HSSC is waiving the adoption fee on all animals aged six months and older at the shelter from Nov. 14-16. ADOPT. The waived HSSC adoption fee includes:
Police say a threat locked down Aultman Alliance Community Hospital on Nov. 8
ALLIANCE ‒ Alliance police are investigating a threatening phone call Nov. 8 that led Aultman Alliance Community Hospital to be locked down. Police and hospital officials confirmed the situation Nov. 10. Police Capt. Donald Wensel said officers were dispatched to the hospital's emergency room around 3:34 p.m. after a...
KNR to give away 1,000 turkeys for Thanksgiving
FAIRLAWN, Ohio (WOIO) - Kisling, Nestico & Redick will distribute 1,000 free turkeys Tuesday in exchange for canned goods or gently used coats during the law firm’s 13th annual turkey giveaway. The event runs starting at 11 a.m. Tuesday morning, at the firm’s office. People can walk up, take...
Highway ramp closure, crashes reported as sub-freezing temps collide with morning commute
(This story has been updated with additional information.) The Ohio Department of Transportation reported several crashes affected traffic on Interstate 77 and U.S. Route 30 this morning. In Canton, crashes temporarily closed the I-77 northbound ramp to Route 30 and U.S. Route 62 westbound and Route 30 westbound...
Ohio police officer dies in crash on his way to work
A police officer in Northwest Ohio died in a crash on his way to work Monday morning.
Sobriety checkpoints planned this weekend
Officers will be out looking for impaired drivers this weekend.
New Tallmadge cannabis dispensary opens — with company’s Snoop Dogg-approved offerings
Pure Ohio Wellness began sales at its new marijuana dispensary in Tallmadge Oct. 31, marking the first day of state-licensed and -regulated marijuana sales in the city. The store at 594 South Ave. welcomed 57 customers on its first day, said Chief Operating Officer Tracey McMillin. Foot traffic into the dispensary...
Akron holds community forum to address changes to SNAP and Medicaid
AKRON, Ohio — A community forum to address changes to state and federal assistance programs will be held Nov. 20 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Akron Urban League. The event is being hosted by the Akron Urban League and Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro’s Department of Job and Family Services (DJFS).
