University of Akron cancels decades-old race forum following presidential executive order
After launching a large-scale effort to address long-standing challenges with race relations in the city in 1997, President ...
Akron man sentenced to over 8 years in federal prison for meth distribution
An Akron man was sentenced to federal prison Monday for the distribution of methamphetamine, according to a statement from ...
Akron man pleads guilty to reduced charges in 2024 fatal shooting at apartment complex
Isaiah McKinney was set to face trial for the 2024 murder of Gregory Dykes Jr. before changing his plea. A sentencing date ...
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‘I’m just really proud’: Akron 5th grader appears on cover of Sports Illustrated special edition
Meet 10-year-old Honor Smoke. This Akron 5th grader just made history as the youngest athlete ever to appear on a Sports ...
Winter Weather Advisory issued for Greater Akron with freezing rain expected overnight
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for all of northern Ohio starting Wednesday night through ...
Akron murder suspect pleads guilty to fatally shooting man in the face
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - The 20-year-old man accused of fatally shooting a man in the face last year pleaded guilty Wednesday. According to a release from the Summit County Prosecutor’s Office, Isaiah ...
From punk to playtime: Akron musician Jeff Klemm finds new calling in children’s music (photos)
AKRON, Ohio - Jeff Klemm has spent much of his life writing, recording and performing music. He was a regular on the ...
New Albany mass shooting suspect had been enrolled at The University of Akron
Bruce Reginald Foster III, the suspect in a mass shooting in New Albany, was last enrolled at The University of Akron in 2017 ...
Akron men’s basketball pulls away late vs. Ball State, remains perfect in MAC
AKRON, Ohio — The Akron men’s basketball team defeated Ball State 81-73 in a Mid-American Conference game Tuesday night at ...
Latest behind-the-scenes dispute at Akron schools culminates with elevator confrontation
The latest APS dispute involves new district spokesperson Stacey Hodoh and board member Greg Harrison, a pastor and retired ...
Breeze Airways to resume nonstop flights from Akron-Canton Airport to Los Angeles in May
The airline will operate the route twice weekly, with flights on Thursdays and Sundays, using its Airbus A220-300 aircraft.
Movies and TV shows casting in Akron
Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV shows are casting roles near you. Backstage compiled a list of projects casting right now in Akron, ...