Akron police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 27-year-old man found on Virginia Avenue on July 3.

Multiple celebrations, activities, discussions and learnings will mark Juneteenth in Summit County. See the Beacon Journal's list of events.

AKRON, Ohio — Akron fire officials are working to reopen a portion of East Avenue that has been shut down since this morning because of a gas leak. Just before 11 a.m., the Akron Fire Department ...

The all-star team features top area track and field performers from the 2026 season. Multiple state champions, runners-up and All-Ohioans are honored. Ben LeBay was a vital cog in the engine that is ...

AKRON, Ohio — Akron Mayor Shammas Malik and several city leaders held a press conference Thursday in response to last weekend's exchange of gunfire in the Highland Square neighborhood that left two ...

Children ages 17 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Each adult will be allowed a maximum of two teenage patrons to enter the facility. The adult must stay at the pool (inside the fenced area ...

AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Two bystanders were shot early Sunday morning in Highland Square after being caught in the crossfire between two men, according to Akron Police. Police say two men started ...

In two nights of violence in Northern Ireland after a brutal stabbing, people were targeted because of their skin color, the authorities said. By Stephen Castle Reporting from Belfast Paul Sharkey ...

The five-part docuseries features conversations with Hilary Clinton on her election loss and Mike Pence decision to certify ...

AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - City-owned parking lots in Highland Square will close at 11 p.m. this weekend as Akron officials test temporary safety measures following a recent shooting. “We will chain the ...

AKRON, Ohio (WJW) — The Akron Police Department is investigating an overnight shooting that sent two people to the hospital and happened within 50 yards of officers. According to a news release, ...

A truck crashed into the side of the Ohio Building in downtown Akron, causing damage to the building's facade and to a manifold with utility controls. "We are still assessing whether the damage is ...