AKRON, Ohio – A U.S. marshals task force has arrested an Akron man accused of killing a five-month-old boy. Azeil Apollo Rivera, died Thursday at Akron’s Children Hospital, according to police ...

AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Akron police say a 28-year-old man is behind bars in connection to the death of a 5-month-old baby. Police say the infant, later identified as Azeil Apollo Rivera, died ...

AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Akron Public Schools say the district and Akron police are investigating after a student handed out valentine envelopes containing razor blades Thursday at Hatton Community ...

AKRON, Ohio – The Akron RubberDucks’ promotional schedule includes 26 fireworks shows and 12 premium Saturday giveaways and appearances. All 69 regular-season home games will have a theme of ...

AKRON, Ohio — A barricade situation in Akron’s Highland Square neighborhood has been resolved peacefully after a 37-year-old man surrendered to police Monday morning. It was around 5 a.m ...

AKRON, Ohio — Tire manufacturer Bridgestone Americas is set to lay off a chunk of its workforce, and employees in Akron will be among those impacted. Bridgestone last week announced it is ...

AKRON, Ohio (WJW) – A 24-year-old woman found guilty of murder by a Summit County jury has been sentenced to life in prison. According to a press release from the officer of Summit County ...

AKRON, Ohio (WJW) – The Akron Police Department reports a Monday morning standoff involving the SWAT Team and a man who had barricaded himself inside of an apartment near Highland Square has ...

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Finance and more. Looking for the most affordable connectivity in town? Spectrum is the cheapest internet provider in Akron by a long shot, costing as little as $25 per month. Unfortunately ...

Jessie Balmert covers state government and politics for the USA TODAY Network Ohio Bureau, which serves the Columbus Dispatch, Cincinnati Enquirer, Akron Beacon Journal and 18 other affiliated ...

Following Ohio State's Cotton Bowl win against No. 5 Texas in the College Football Playoff semifinal, cameras caught game hero Jack Sawyer and Buckeyes quarterback Will Howard standing next to ...