Akron is heading to the big dance after a wild finish in the MAC tournament final. The Zips defeated Miami of Ohio 76-74 on a layup in the final seconds to punch their ticket to the NCAA tournament.

AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - A nearly 2-year-old Akron child was shot in the abdomen, and a 17-year-old was detained by police Wednesday afternoon. According to a release from Akron Police, officers were ...

AKRON, Ohio – The Akron History Center, which celebrates the city’s 200-year history, opens Saturday, April 5. The $2.2-million history center spans three floors and includes more than 60 ...

AKRON, Ohio (WJW) – Akron police are actively searching for a shooting suspect who opened fire at two officers during a traffic stop early Tuesday morning, according to the Akron Fraternal Order ...

Nate Johnson hit a short pull-up jumper with two seconds left and top-seeded Akron rallied from 18 points down to beat Miami (Ohio), 76-74, on March 15 for a second-straight Mid-American ...

AKRON, Ohio — An investigation is underway after an unknown person allegedly opened fire on two Akron police officers during a traffic stop early Tuesday morning. According to Akron police ...

AKRON, Ohio — Authorities in Summit County are investigating an apparent murder-suicide after two people were found dead in an Akron home Monday evening. According to the Summit County Medical ...

AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - A home invasion victim turned homicide suspect is soon due for sentencing in the Summit County Court of Common Pleas. Prosecutors say the 27-year-old man faces prison time ...

AKRON, Ohio (WJW) – A man accused of opening fire at Akron police officers during a traffic stop has been arrested, the police department confirmed. The U.S. Marshals Northern Ohio Violent ...

Ohio Shakespeare Festival ... Bard's tragic masterpiece "King Lear" July 31-Aug. 17. Both plays will be performed under the stars at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens in Akron. In "The Tempest," sorcerer ...

CLEVELAND -- Nate Johnson hit a short pull-up jumper with two seconds left and top-seeded Akron rallied from 18 points down to beat Miami (OH) 76-74 Saturday night for a second straight Mid ...

The two best teams in the MAC face off in the conference tournament championship game tonight, as Akron and Miami (OH)'s flashy offenses clash in what promises to be a high-scoring showdown.