Category Archives: Local News
Teen shot in Akron
Akron police are asking for the public's help in locating a suspect in connection with the shooting of a 17 year old last Friday. Police say the shooting occurred at the intersection of Yeager Way and...
John Maczko Nov 25, 2025
Fugitive of the week
The Northern Ohio Violent Task Force is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of fugitive Melvin Howell. Howell is wanted by the Youngstown Police Department at the United States Mar...
John Maczko Nov 25, 2025
Apartment complex explosion
Community support continues this morning for residents who were displaced following an explosion at a senior facility in Austintown Township, near Youngstown. The blast happened over the weekend at th...
John Maczko Nov 24, 2025
Thanksgiving Eve OVI and DUI checkpoints
Local law enforcement is planning sobriety checkpoints on Thanksgiving Eve. The night before Thanksgiving is known as one of the busiest bar nights, and has become somewhat of a holiday on its own wit...
John Maczko Nov 24, 2025
Body found in Green
The Summit County Sheriff's Office is investigating the circumstances in connection with the death of a 32 year old man, whose body was found yesterday in the City of Green. The sheriff's office recei...
John Maczko Nov 21, 2025
Stark County couple found dead
In stark County, an elderly couple was found dead in a possible murder-suicide, according to the Stark County sheriff. Deputies responded to a home in the 2800 block of Sharonwood Avenue NW in Plain T...
John Maczko Nov 21, 2025
Safe Haven Baby Box in Stow
The county's fire Safe Haven Baby Box was dedicated in Stow. A Safe Haven Baby Box is a device installed at some fire stations and hospitals where a parent can surrender a newborn baby. No questions a...
John Maczko Nov 21, 2025
Akron officer shooting bodycam video released
Bodycam video and 911 calls from an officer-involved shooting in Akron last week has been released. An Akron police officer shot a reportedly intoxicated man who was allegedly pointing a semi-automati...
John Maczko Nov 20, 2025
Summit County bridge re-opening
The Ohio Department of Transportation is getting close to reopening a bridge that closed suddenly in October. The State Route 82 bridge between Sagamore Hills and Brecksville will tentatively reopen i...
John Maczko Nov 20, 2025
Akron house fire
No one was injured in a morning house fire in Akron. Firefighters responded to reports of a structure fire in the 300 block of Watson Street where they found heavy fire conditions upon their arrival. ...
John Maczko Nov 20, 2025