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STARK COUNTY, Ohio — A Stark County grand jury has indicted a man accused of abducting a woman at knifepoint, an incident that triggered a statewide Missing Adult Alert earlier this month. Court records show 38-year-old Jamie Triplett was indicted on 10 counts, including aggravated robbery, tampering with evidence,...

It’s hard to believe we’re already a month into the new school year — and what a great start it’s been! As students and staff settle into their routines, I’m excited to share good news for our families. During the 2025-26 school year, every student in the Wooster City School District will receive free breakfast and...

CANTON, Ohio (WOIO) - A Canton mother pleaded guilty Thursday to killing her30-year-old daughter this past summer. Terri Niner pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and negligent assault for the death of Avyla Mangan. Stark County Court of Common Pleas Judge Taryn Heath sentenced Niner to three years in prison....

OHIO — An Akron man is celebrating a major win after claiming the top prize in the Ohio Lottery’s VIP Millions scratch-off game. The man purchased the $50 ticket at Circle K #5825, located at 489 E. Bath Road in Cuyahoga Falls, while stopping for gas on his way to visit a relative. At first, […] The post $500,000...

PERRY TOWNSHIP, Ohio — A Canton man has been charged with reckless homicide after police say he killed another man while operating a skid steer. Massillon Municipal Court records show Michael Kennedy, 25, was released after posting a $50,000 bond following a hearing Monday. Kennedy also is charged with reckless...

Authorities in Ohio have charged a mother, Tiarika Baymon, 32, after she allegedly kidnapped her 7-year-old son and posted an Instagram video showing her torturing him. The incident prompted an Amber Alert in Brunswick, Ohio, warning that the child was in Baymon’s custody and in life-threatening danger. A warrant for...

INSIDE AKRON: Akron Documenters are fanning out across the city’s 24 neighborhoods to elevate places, faces, voices and vibes — as shared by the people who live there. Expect a new profile every day through October. Originally developed as housing for its white factory workers in the early...

UPDATE: The Solon Police Department said a 16-year-old boy who went missing overnight has been found.

BRUNSWICK, Ohio — The Brunswick Police Department has provided additional information about the man who died following a reported disturbance at a BP station in Brunswick last week, leading to the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation being called in for assistance. According to a police report, the man has...

The family of Nathan Flight is outraged after his accused killer was released from jail on a reduced bond pending his trial in Summit County Common Pleas Court.