Category Archives: Local News
Fatal motorcycle crash
State troopers with the Ohio State Highway Patrol are investigating after a deadly motorcycle crash that happened in Bethlehem Township, in Stark County over the weekend. The crash happened just after...
John Maczko 9h ago
Charges filed in fatal Highland Square crash
An Akron woman faces nearly a dozen charges for a deadly crash. Monique Martin-Lateef was allegedly speeding last month when she hit Jaymeeson Franklin in Highland Square when he was crossing the stre...
John Maczko 10h ago
Plane crash in Stark County
An investigation is underway into a plane crash in Stark County that injured one person on Saturday morning. Around 10:40am, a 1957 Cessna 182A single-engine plane lost control while attempting to lan...
John Maczko Oct 5, 2026
Man killed in Akron police-involved shooting
New details are emerging about an officer- involved shooting in Akron on Thursday, that left a 34 year old man dead. Officials say the fatal shooting happened as police were attempting to arrest the s...
John Maczko Oct 2, 2026
Ohio minimum wage increases January 1st
The minimum wage in Ohio will increase to $11.40 per hour for non-tipped employees and $7.50 per hour for tipped employees beginning on January 1st. In 2006, Ohio voters passed a constitutional amendm...
John Maczko Oct 1, 2026
Area high school player dies in crash
A Cardinal Mooney High School freshman has died following an ATV crash. Luke Duerst was a member of the soccer team, also an organ donor, and was honored with a hero walk at Rainbow Babies and Childre...
John Maczko Sep 30, 2026
Akron officer assaulted during arrest
An Akron police officer was assaulted as a burglary suspect attempted to grab her firearm during a struggle Monday. Officials say officers were dispatched to the 900 block of Copley road for a report ...
John Maczko Sep 30, 2026
Man shot and killed in Akron
An investigation is underway after a 25 year old Akron man was shot and killed while sitting in a vehicle outside his home early Monday morning. It happened around 215am in the 1000 block of Ray Stree...
John Maczko Sep 29, 2026
Pedestrian struck, killed in Highland Square
The pedestrian who was struck and killed Saturday, has been identified as a 35 year old Akron man. Jaymeeson Franklin was killed when a vehicle traveling west on West Market Street in Highland Square ...
John Maczko Sep 28, 2026
State Route 8 bridge demolition
ODOT moved forward with a major bridge project Sunday morning with the demolition of 2 sections of a deteriorating bridge. Crews are replacing the old State Route 8 over the Cuyahoga River Valley. And...
John Maczko Sep 28, 2026