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State News

27 people shot, one killed in overnight shooting in Akron

In the early hours of Sunday, June 2nd, the Akron Police Department's 911 center was inundated with calls reporting gunshots in the vicinity of Kelly Ave and 8th Ave. Multiple…

June 2, 2024 · Jordan Miller

State News

Police: Homicide suspect sets himself on fire as police approach him

In Akron, officers are investigating an incident involving a person of interest in a Michigan murder. Late Sunday night and again this morning, alerts from the Flock License Plate…

March 25, 2024 · Jordan Miller

State News

19-year-old killed in robbery, second victim injured

Two men, aged 19 and 22, were shot today just before 3:00 p.m. in an attempted robbery on 19th Street S.W. The younger man succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The victim…

March 14, 2024 · Jordan Miller

State News

16-year-old arrested, charged in shooting that killed 47-year-old man

The Akron Police Department reported that at approximately 11:24 p.m. Friday, officers responded to the 800 block of E. Wilbeth Road for a shooting incident. Upon arrival,…

February 25, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Arrest made in fatal I-77 shooting, suspect identified

Law enforcement officials have made a significant breakthrough in the investigation into a shooting incident on Interstate 77 that occurred on August 3. The Summit County…

December 12, 2023 · Jordan Miller

State News

Second body discovered in Akron house fire after woman found shot to death outside

Akron police and fire officials have announced that they located a second body in a home in Akron following reports of a shooting and fire Monday night. Local authorities…

October 24, 2023 · Jordan Miller

State News

Akron officials respond to house fire, find woman shot to death in driveway

A distressing incident unfolded just before 7:00 p.m. in Akron, as local authorities responded to reports of both a structure fire and gunshots at a residence in the 500 block of…

October 23, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Traffic alert: I-77 exit ramp closures to affect commuters from October 18-19

Starting Wednesday, October 18, through Thursday, October 19, the affected I-77 ramps will be inaccessible between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. each day. Closure Details: Arlington Rd. to…

October 17, 2023 · Jordan Miller

State News

Amber Alert suspect arrested while hiding under clothes pile

A man who police say was responsible for Sunday's Amber Alert in the Akron area has been arrested. The events began around 4:00 p.m. when the woman brought her son to a residence…

October 16, 2023 · Jordan Miller

State News

Child abducted near Akron, police issue Amber Alert; suspect possibly armed

A child was abducted from Akron, according to local authorities. An amber alert was issued just before 11 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15. According to AmberAlertPlan.org, Carson Eckel, 5,…

October 15, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Second motorcycle crash victim from East Canton dies days after husband

In a sad development, a woman from East Canton has passed away days after a motorcycle accident in Summit County. The accident happened in new Franklin on Tuesday, October 3.…

October 6, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Former Mount Union student sentenced to life in prison for brutal murder of her mom

Sydney Powell was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of her mother, Brenda Powell, 50, in 2020. The incident stemmed over bad grades. Brenda Powell was on the phone with…

September 28, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Former Mount Union student convicted of stabbing her mom to death

A Summit County jury found Sydney Powell, a former student of Mount Union University, guilty of murdering her mother, Brenda Powell, in their Akron home in March 2020. The…

September 21, 2023 · Jordan Miller

State News

Two killed following Akron shooting; no arrests made

One person is dead and another is left in critical condition following a shooting in Akron Wednesday evening. The shooting occurred Wednesday shortly after 5:00 p.m. in the 200…

August 30, 2023 · Jordan Miller

State News

One killed, 30 displaced in Akron apartment fire

The Akron Fire Department is investigating a fire that claimed the life of one person Wednesday morning. Fire departments were dispatched to an apartment in the 1100 block of…

August 30, 2023 · Jordan Miller

State News

Teen arrested in local shooting that left two injured, including 7-year-old

In the aftermath of a disturbing shooting incident that left a 19-year-old male injured and a 7-year-old boy narrowly escaping death, law enforcement have made an arrest.…

August 24, 2023 · Jordan Miller

State News

Two shot, including 7-year-old, in Akron

Multiple police units responded to a shooting in the 600 block of Vernon Odom Boulevard in Akron. Authorities have confirmed that two individuals were struck by gunfire. The…

August 20, 2023 · Jordan Miller

State News

Teenager killed in Akron's latest shooting

A 17-year-old was killed and a 23-year-old was left injured following a shooting in Akron Wednesday afternoon. In an incident that unfolded around 4:03 p.m. Wednesday, law Akron…

August 16, 2023 · Jordan Miller

State News

Police investigating sudden death of 1-year-old child

Local police officers are investigating the sudden death of a one-year-old boy. According to the Akron Police Department, officers were dispatched to the 600 block of Hancock Ave…

August 14, 2023 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Mount Union graduate, Summit County Sheriff's deputy killed in crash

The Summit County Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of one of the department's young deputies. Jacob Nees died over the weekend in an off-duty vehicle accident, according to a…

August 8, 2023 · Jordan Miller