"It's a thrill"—Rixeyville teen wins Soap Box Derby world title in Akron

Akron police searching for woman who broke into city golf course and stole from storage shed

A yet-to-be-identified woman broke into Mud Run Golf Course in Akron, Ohio, after trespassing at 3:30 a.m. last Wednesday.

7-year-old boy severely injured after being struck by car in Akron

A 7-year-old boy is in critical condition after being struck by a car in Akron Thursday evening, according to the Akron ...

"It's a thrill"—Rixeyville teen wins world championship title at All-American Soap Box Derby

Aden Stewart, 15, of Rixeyville came in first in Akron in SuperStock Division finals against two racers, riding in a candy ...

Akron fire department battle blaze after car crashes into gas meter at movie theater

AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Akron firefighters battled a blaze early Sunday outside the Regal Cinema movie theater. Firefighters say ...

Then and now: Akron celebrates 50-year legacy of the Heinz Poll Summer Dance Festival

During COVID, the company also performed in Akron on the top level of a Goodrich parking deck and did a drive-in dance at a ...

Woman breaks into Akron golf course, steals from storage shed

Akron police are looking for a woman they say trespassed onto a golf course and stole items from the storage shed.

Akron car wash with environmental awareness proposes second location in North Royalton

Soak City, an environmentally-conscious Akron car wash, hopes to open a second location at the vacant northeast corner of ...

Hundreds of kids, young adults compete in the 86th FirstEnergy Soapbox Derby

Close to 300 kids and young adults raced down the Derby Downs track for the 86th FirstEnergy Soapbox Derby on Saturday.

2 local pizza carriers robbed at gunpoint on same day

Two pizza delivery drivers reported being robbed at gunpoint on the same day in Akron, according to a news release.

Airline Catering Workers at Newark Airport Advocate for New Jersey Heat Standard Amid Challenging Conditions

Airline catering workers at Newark Liberty International Airport, employed by Gate Gourmet, are voicing their concerns over ...

"It's a thrill"—Rixeyville teen wins Soap Box Derby world title

Aden Stewart, 15, of Rixeyville finishes first in Akron in All-American SuperStock Division finals against two racers, riding ...

Akron mass shooting update: Police release pictures of suspect vehicle

AKRON, Ohio — Akron Mayor Shammas Malik and Akron Police Chief Brian Harding have announced an update into the investigation of the deadly June 2 mass shooting. Following interviews with ...

Suspect charged in shooting of 4-year-old, 3 adults at Akron home

AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Akron Police identified the suspect arrested involved in the shooting at an Akron home Saturday evening. Police said they arrested 25-year-old Delrico Carmona of Canton at his ...

Man seriously injured after being hit by a car in Akron

SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - A 35-year-old man was rushed to the hospital early Wednesday after being found in an Akron parking lot with head and leg injuries. Akron police said they were called ...

4-year-old, 3 adults shot in Akron; suspect caught

AKRON, Ohio (WJW) — Three adults and a 4-year-old child were injured in a shooting in Akron on Saturday evening. It happened just after 7:30 p.m. in the 800 block of Morningview Avenue ...

Akron reaches 'agreement in principle' to settle lawsuit over 2023 Jayland Walker protests, according to reports

AKRON, Ohio — The city of Akron has reached "an agreement in principle" to settle a federal lawsuit that alleged "unconstitutional" practices by its police department against protestors ...

Akron’s Juneteenth celebration is back on

AKRON, Ohio (WJW) — The rescheduled Juneteenth celebration in Akron was quickly organized after Mayor Shammas Malik cancelled Juneteenth events on public property last weekend citing security ...

Michael King and two relievers toss 2-hitter as Padres edge the Guardians 2-1

CBS Sports brings you live coverage, scoring and stats for the MLB matchup between San Diego Padres and Cleveland Guardians on July 21, 2024 ...

Which 23 Akron restaurants, stores had the most food inspection violations in 2023-2024?

AKRON, Ohio - Here are the Akron restaurants and retailers cited with the most food inspection violations during the 2023-2024 inspection year ending in February, according to state records. More ...

Rite Aid to close 41 more stores

Rite Aid has continued to announce the closing of more of its stores. The company announced 41 more closings in bankruptcy ...

The University of Akron

The University of Akron is a public institution that was founded in 1870. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 11,323 (fall 2022), its setting is urban, and the campus size is 218 acres.

North Coast Mitsubishi of Akron

Ever since I started working at North Coast Mitsubishi of Akron, I have experienced a whole new etiquette of professionalism, integrity and trust. We always promise to do our best and take care of ...

Rib, White & Blue festival, fireworks displays among Akron’s July 4 festivities

The Rib White & Blue festival kicks off Wednesday, July 3 at the Lock 3 Stage. The festival, which has free admission, will be open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. through Saturday, July 6. Local rib ...