CANTON, Ohio ... Pontiac hotel before his remains were dumped in Stark County. Johnson said the suspect, George Washington— who also went by Ricky— got into a shootout with Akron police ...

A group of local businesspeople has received the go-ahead to buy the Quaker Square site from the University of Akron. The ...

AKRON, Ohio – The Akron History Center ... flooring and Art Deco design details reminiscent of the old Portage Hotel. The exhibit features tires of the past and additional rubber products ...

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 (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 (WOIO) - There is now a $10,000 reward for information on a suspicious house fire that killed a 20-year-old Akron woman last December. The Blue Ribbon Arson Committee and Crime ...

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 ...

AKRON, Ohio – The city of Akron received a $90,000 grant as part of the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund Small Business Boost initiative. The grant will enable the city to offer financial ...