Akron fire

The Akron Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire las night in the 900 Block of E. Buchtel avenue. Upon arrival firefighters found smoke coming from the rear of the two-story, single family home. The fire crews quickly made entry and were able to extinguish the fire from the interior of the…

Fugitive wanted by 9 NE Ohio agencies arrested

The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force arrested a fugitive wanted by 9 NE Ohio agencies for a string of thefts. According to the US Marshals, 23 year old Naytez Wright was found hiding under insulation of the 3rd floor of a home on Dove Avenue in Cleveland. Wright was wanted by multiple agencies, including…

Jury finds Columbus man guilty in deadly road rage shooting

A jury in Summit County found 31 year old Deccari Kinard of Columbus, guilty in connection with the road rage shooting death of 40 year old George Jensen in May of 2023. Jurors found Kinard guilty of the following charges: **2 counts of voluntary manslaughter with firearm specifications **Felonious assault with a firearm specification and…

Shooting in Akron

Akron police are investigating the shooting of a teenager, which occurred early Sunday morning. It happened around 1230am in the 1300 block of Andrus Street. On scene, police discovered a large gathering and multiple people fled the scene following the shooting. Police say the 18 year old was shot, transported to the hospital with non-life…

Woman charged

A woman accused of hitting a 9 year old boy walking to school in Medina has now been formally charged. Shyrene Michelle Vargas faces 4 charges including failure to yield to a pedestrian, driving without a permit, 2 counts of driving under a suspended license. The young boy, fortunately suffered just scrapes and bruises. his…

Road rage trial continues today

The trial for Decarrei Kinard continues. he is accused of shooting and killing 40 year old George Jensen on I-76 in Norton in May of last year. Kinard is charged with murder, felonious assault, discharging a firearm near a prohibited premises, and improper handling of a firearm in a vehicle.

APS redistricting plan

After months of debate, Akron Public School Board of Education approved a redistricting plan. The plan calls for the closing of Firestone Park Elementary and the termination of Essex and Stewart early learning programs. Robinson CLC students will be moved to David Hill and Mason CLC’s. Then, Stem High School students will move into Robinson…

9 year old hit by car walking to school in Medina

Authorities are investigating after a 9 year old was hit by a car while crossing the street near Medina Public Square on his way to school Tuesday morning. The child is expected to be OK. According to the Medina Police, the child hit Tuesday morning is the first pedestrian to be hit in 2024, but…

Emergency Alert System Test

Wednesday morning, March 20th, Ohio will conduct its statewide tornado drill. It’s part of SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS WEEK! At 950am, tornado sirens across the state will go off, as will emails and text messages for anyone who signed up to receive alerts. Officials also say you can use this chance to go over your tornado…

Word Church demolition

Akron Mayor Shammas Malik will host a press conference Tuesday at 1030am at the site of the former Word Church and Akron Baptist Temple at 2324 Manchester Road to kick off the demolition starting with 1 of the garages. Akron acting Police Chief Brian Harding and Fire Chief Joseph Natko will be on hand. Mayor…

Akron homicide

Akron detectives launched an investigation following a shooting that left a 41 year old man dead early Sunday morning. Around 350am, officers responded to Inman Street and E. Archwood Avenue on a shots fired call. On scene, they located the victim with apparent gunshot wounds a few blocks away at Inman and Davies Streets. The…

Akron Mayor gives advice prior to solar eclipse

Akron mayor Shammas Malik is giving the community some advice as the total eclipse approaches and is expected to bring large crowds. Mayor Malik says people should fuel up in advance of the event and in anticipation of the crowds. He also says, people should enjoy the eclipse from their homes, if possible. And the…

43 year old man dies after shooting in Akron

Akron police are investigating a shooting that left a 43 year old man dead early Wednesday morning. According to police, the shooting happened around 1245am in the 600 block of West Waterloo Road. When police arrived on the scene, they found the man with a gunshot wound to the chest near a wooded area several…

9 displaced by Akron fire

Nine people were displaced by a fire last night on East Ido Avenue in Akron. The fire broke out around 730pm in a two-story residential structure with heavy smoke and fire coming from the second floor. The fire crews initially made entry into the structure, but due to the heavy fire conditions, much of the…