The Akron Police Department is advising the public of traffic delays in the area of Highland Square due to a developing situation involving the SWAT Team and a man who has barricaded himself inside of an apartment.

As President Trump pursues plans for mass deportations, a group assisting immigrants for more than century asks the community to stand with refugees.

According to a press release from the officer of Summit County Prosecutor Elliot Kolkovich, Gladys Ingersoll was sentenced to life in prison for the 2022 murder of Chyna Shepard inside the women’s bathroom of the Oasis Surf and Turf bar in Akron.

Samantha Stevens, 24, pleaded guilty to reckless homicide Thursday in the 2021 shooting death of her boyfriend, who she said had physically abused her.

Maura Cool is going from the Marine Corps to the teaching corps. A new UA program aims to help students who are veterans to become educators.

The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force announced the arrest of a man wanted in connection to the October killing of Marla Carter in Akron.

In 2023, the National Weather Service recorded a milder winter season in the Akron-Canton region, with 16 inches of snow for the calendar year, the lowest amount on record for the area. The winter season from 2023 to 2024 produced record-setting low snow amounts as well.

AKRON, Ohio (AP) Tavari Johnson's 15 points helped Akron defeat Miami (OH) 102-75 on Saturday.

After starting 6-0 in conference play, Miami (14-5, 6-1 MAC) falls 102-75 to Akron (14-5, 7-0 MAC)for its first MAC loss of the season.

SportsLine's model just revealed its college basketball picks for Akron Zips vs. Ohio Bobcats in the MAC on Friday

Following last season’s MAC Tournament defeat at the hands of Akron and the first edition of the game this season, Ohio has slowly settled into somewhat of a rivalry with Akron when it comes to Men’s Basketball. Ohio played with a rivalry-type motivation due to its recent losses in big games against Akron.

Ohio Auditor Keith Faber announced his run for state attorney general. The election isn't until November 2026.