The City of Akron’s annual Halloween celebration will take place Saturday, October 26th. Any Akron resident that wishes to participate in Trick or Treat can do so by turning on their porch or front lights between the hours of 5pm and 7pm that evening. Akron police will be on patrol and pay special attention to…
Distracted Driving Law
It’s been 1 year since Ohio’s Distracted Driving Law took effect, and the new law appears to be working. The Ohio State Highway Patrol considers distracted driving to be texting, checking social media, or watching videos while behind the wheel. The state patrol says there has been about a 12% drop in crashes and a…
Kent State student dies in accident
A Kent State student died Friday after an accident off-campus, according to University officials. A statement from the school confirmed the death of sophomore Jayden Brieske. Police confirmed the accident happened early Thursday morning. Police say Brieske and 2 friends climbed to the roof of the University Inn. The 3 were walking around the roof…
Stow man sentenced for trying to aid ISIS
A disgraced U.S. Army solider from NE Ohio has been sentenced to 14 years in prison after being caught in a sting operation, offering terrorists ambush of U.S. Servicemen in the middle East. 24 year old Cole Bridges, of Stow, was making headlines in January of 2021 when he was arrested at Fort Stewart in…
Gudino guilty
A Summit County jury has found 58 year old Elias Gudino of Copley guilty of killing 3 men from Youngstown in March of last year. The men were all found bound and gagged. Another was kidnapped and survived and took the stand at the trial. Gudino is set to be sentenced on December 18th.
Man pleads guilty to killing pregnant woman
A 21 year old man pleaded guilty in connection to a 2022 shootout in Akron that killed an innocent pregnant woman who was caught in the crossfire. Leneir Worthy, of Akron, pleaded guilty on Thursday to 2 counts each of involuntary manslaughter with a firearm specification and improper handling of a firearm in a motor…
Fatal crash
A 23 year old Wadsworth man was killed in a motorcycle accident Wednesday morning on I-76 in Wadsworth Township. The Ohio State Highway Patrol said Cooper Wrobel, of Wadsworth, lost control of his motorcycle and crashed into the center median. The bike overturned and Wrobel was thrown from the motorcycle. Troopers say he landed in…
Red Cross offers incentive in wake of hurricanes
The American Red Cross is asking for help after Hurricane Helene left devastation in its wake, causing the cancellation of blood drives and the loss of thousands of blood donations. The Red Cross has already deployed over a thousand disaster workers and created shelter for those in need, and now must prepare for Hurricane Milton,…
Early voting begins in Ohio
Want to vote early in Ohio for the upcoming general election??? That process, including absentee voting by mail, is underway. Absentee ballot applications must be received by your Board of elections by October 29th. Mailed absentee ballots must be postmarked by November 4th. Absentee ballots may be returned to your local county Board of Elections…
Mother, grandfather sentenced in 2 year old’s death
A mother and a grandfather, who were supposed to care for a toddler, instead are going to prison. 24 year old Kayera Lenoir and her father, 59 year old Timothy Lenoir, were each sentenced to 2 and a half years in prison. 2 year old Valentina Lenoir died after somehow ingesting fentanyl inside an Akron…
Pizza delivery driver robbed
Another Akron pizza delivery driver was robbed at gunpoint. The 19 year old driver was robbed while making a delivery Friday night around 8:30pm, in the 1200 block of Arnold Avenue. He told police he was met by an unknown male in the driveway, who demanded his money at gunpoint. The victim handed over his…
Driver crashes into Stark County restaurant, killing Canton man
A Canton man died Friday after a driver crashed into the front of a Stark County restaurant. The crash happened just before noon. Authorities say, 69 year old Andrew Grosschmidt died from his injuries just hours after he was pinned between the car and the counter of Angello’s To Go on Fulton Drive. 81 year…
APS Board to consider candidates’ list
The Akron Public Schools Board of Education now has a list of 20 candidates to consider for an open position on the board. The chosen candidate will fulfill the term balance through December 31, 2025. When a board member retires, board policy states that the vacancy will be filled by a majority vote of the…
Akron man sentenced for 2022 murder
A 28 year old Akron man has been sentenced to life in prison in connection to a 2022 murder. Martell King of West Long Street must serve 15 years in prison before being eligible for parole. On January 29,2022, Jamier Harris was shot while standing on the porch of his home on 12th Street near…
2 boys arrested for tossing rocks off Akron bridge
Akron police say a 9 year old and an 11 year old threw rocks over the 27th Street Bridge and onto vehicles on I-76 West. It happened around 6pm Tuesday. Police say at least 9 vehicles were damaged. a 44 year old man was injured after shattered glass hit him in the eye. Both boys…