Cooler weather and shorter days mean more deer are now gracing Ohio’s roadways. The number of deer-vehicle collisions peaks in November and December. Since 2018, there have been more than 104,000 deer related crashes in Ohio, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says there are about 1 million…
Akron police search for masked suspects
Akron police are asking for the public’s help in locating 2 masked armed suspects who recently robbed a clerk at an area gas station. Akron police say the suspects walked into the BP in the 1600 block of Merriman Road around 10:45pm this past Tuesday. One of the suspects pointed a gun at the clerk…
2 Canton officers out on bond
The 2 Canton police officers charged with reckless homicide in the death of 53 year old Frank Tyson are out of jail on bond. Camden Burch and Beau Schonnege both waived their right to appear at a court hearing in Stark County yesterday. The judge set their bond at $25,000 each. Tyson died in April…
Body cams for SWAT and Narcotics teams in Akron
The City of Akron has introduced new legislation to buy body cameras for the city’s SWAT and Narcotics teams. The legislation calls for the city to sign a 3 year agreement with a company providing the equipment for about $122,000. If approved, officers could be wearing body cameras by the end of this year.
Most expensive Senate race in country
If it seems like the number of ads in the Ohio race for U.S. Senate is more than usual, you’re not mistaken. About $441 million being spent on the race leading up to the election. It’s about $120 million more than the next closest state, Pennsylvania. Both involve Senate seats held by Democrats, that Republicans…
Farm fire in Portage County
Fire crews battled a blaze at a farm in Portage County on Thursday. The fire broke out around 4:20pm at a Shalersville Township Dairy Farm. Crews were called to the farm located in the 3500 Block of Frost Road. There were no injuries to people, but unfortunately a steer and approximately 15 goats died in…
Teens killed in fire identified
An investigation into that fatal fire in Coventry Township is ongoing, and yesterday the Summit County Medical Examiner’s Office released the names of the 2 teenagers: 17 year old Abigayle Mates and her brother, 15 year old Adrian Mates-Mata. Both teens were students at Coventry High School and grief counselors will be at the school…
City of Akron Leaf Removal Program begins
The City of Akron leaf removal will begin Monday, November 4th in Ward 5. The city postponed the leaf removal schedule by 1 week to allow more time for the leaves to fall before the start of the program. New this year, the city is launching a leaf removal dashboard to help residents follow along…
I feel like this is the best time of the year to be a sports fan. I’m sure some of you will disagree, but to me, nothing beats what is going on now as well as what is coming up. NFL and college football are in full swing and there is practically a football game…
Akron man sentenced
A 27 year old Akron man who shot and killed 50 year old Tina Case while she sat in her vehicle has been sentenced to life in prison with parole eligibility after 36 years. Antonio Miller, of Taggart Drive in Akron, was convicted of murder after police accused him of ambushing Case back in 2022…