Akron OH

The Jackson Township Police Department in Stark County, Ohio, has issued a call for public assistance on social media to identify an individual critical to an ongoing investigation. Officer Webb is the lead on the case and the point of contact for any potential information. The department has been circumspect with...

The Goodyear Heights water tower may cast a tall shadow over Reservoir Park, but the iconic green landmark can be spotted throughout the neighborhood. It’s found in the “Hope in the Heights” mural on the side of Wingfoot Church, on banners around the Reservoir Park Community Center, in the name and logo of Goodyear...

CANTON, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – A Canton house will require foundation and electrical repairs before it can be reoccupied. This, after an SUV driver from Canton went off 11th Street SW between Dueber and Harrison Avenues and hit the front of the home. The Canton Fire Department...

Don't most people just love a good pickle? I certainly do, either dill or sweet. I admit, though, I'm not into pickle juice drinks at all. I don't want to be puckering up from my beverages. That being said, I've been thinking about the upcoming Akron Pickle Fest coming to Lock 3 in downtown Akron 10 a.m. to 5 p.m....

Emergency crews responded to the scene around 5:15 p.m. on July 24.

Sean Wright, fired earlier this week by management at JACK Thistledown in North Randall, Ohio, said problems with the racing surface arose recently after members of the track maintenance crew – who are members of the Teamsters union – repeatedly disregarded his instructions to add water to the surface. That led to...

CANAL FULTON, Ohio (WOIO) -Firefighters rescued a baby cow that fell into the Tuscarawas River again on Thursday. Less than a month ago, the calf needed a rescue from the same river. According to a Facebook post by the Canal Fulton and Lawrence Township Fire Department, 911 calls from canoeists...

A crash on the Ohio Turnpike on Friday morning is expected to affect drivers well into the day.

OHIO — Authorities in Akron are asking for the public’s help in locating 17-year-old Quadire Kendralle King Harvey, who has been reported missing since July 21, 2025. Quadire was last seen in Akron on that date, and no further details about his disappearance have been released at this time. Quadire is described as a...

AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - An Akron man pleaded no contest to charges of child endangerment and felonious assault on Friday. Summit County Prosecutor Elliot Kolkovich said Jason Smith, 48, pleaded no contest to allegations including starving and abusing a child. Prosecutors say Angela Smith, 43, pleaded no contest on July...