A Springfield Township hotel that police and prosecutors consider a nuisance due to more than 1,300 police calls to the property over the past 4 years, could stay open if trustees and a judge agree to a deal calling for a number of changes. Earlier this month, Summit County Prosecutor Eliott Kolkovich field a lawsuit…
Akron Town Hall
Today, a town hall will be held in Akron where community leaders can ask questions and learn more about the final candidate for the city’s new police chief. Deputy Chief Brian Harding was announced as a finalist last week by Akron Mayor Shammas Malik. Harding has been acting Chief of the department since January. At…
Akron woman sentenced to life in prison for murder
A 27 year old Akron woman has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a man back in May of 2023. Kaelyn Smith, of Kohler avenue in Akron pled guilty to murder with a gun specification. Prosecutors say, May 24, 2023, Jon Tae Nelson and Brandon Colter went to Smith’s Akron house…
Cleanup continues in Portage County
In eastern Portage County, cleanup continues following a tornado in Windham last week. Over the weekend, residents attended a town hall meeting to learn about the next steps. A twister touched down last Wednesday evening around 645pm near the intersection of state Route 303 and Stanley Road. A number of homes were damaged. Fortunately no…
Car crashes through Akron cemetery
30 tombstones were damaged at an Akron cemetery after a driver lost control of his vehicle and plowed into them. St. Bernard Church announced on its Facebook page that the accident happened on Saturday morning. The driver crashed into a utility pole, then plowed through the church’s fence and onto the cemetery grounds. The driver…
At least 1 confirmed tornado in Portage County
The National Weather service has teams on the ground to determine how many tornadoes actually touched down Wednesday evening. According to the Portage County Emergency Management Agency, a tornado touched down in Windham Township in the area of Bryan Road, Route 82, the Ohio Turnpike, and Parkman. Windham officials said they are assessing damage to…
Akron leaders fuming over proposed 30% rate hike for Dominion Energy customers
Akron city leaders are fuming over a drastic rate hike proposed for Dominion Energy customers. The utility company is asking regulators to approve a 30% increase on its basic service charge, taking effect in 2025. On top of the 30% fee increase, consumers could also expect add-0n monthly charges, known as “riders”. Dominion is proposing…
13 year old fatally shot
A 13 year old boy was killed last night in a shooting on the city’s West side. Cleveland Police said it happened just before 530pm in the 3800 block of Riverside Avenue, just east of 39th Street. The boy was pronounced dead at the scene. Police haven’t provided any additional information regarding the shooting or…
Akron woman killed in crash
A 28 year old Akron woman was killed Monday morning after her vehicle struck a concrete sign and caught on fire. The accident happened around 630am on Ghent Road. Akron police say the woman was driving an SUV southbound on Ghent Road when she failed to negotiate a curve and veered off the roadway and…
Akron Beltway Reconstruction Project
The reconstruction of the Akron Beltway and other projects are expected to affect Summit County traffic patterns beginning tomorrow. ODOT says, starting tomorrow beginning at 5am there will be new traffic patterns and partial closures on I-77 and State Route 8 between Johnson Street and Carroll Street. ODOT added that all construction projects are weather…
Teen dies in crash
The Ohio State Highway patrol is investigating after a teenager died Saturday morning. According to a press release, a truck was driving south on State Route 193 in Kingsville Township in Ashtabula County around 330am Saturday. The truck went off the side of the road, struck a ditch, and rolled over several times. Both teenagers…
3 arrested, charged in Akron illegal gambling scheme
A gambling scheme in the Kenmore neighborhood resulted in the search and seizure of an illegal operation and the arrest of 3 people. Officers searched the illegal gambling facility in the 1400 block of Kenmore Boulevard just before 11pm Wednesday night. During the search, officers seized 22 gambling machines, over $14,000 in cash, methamphetamines, a…
Akron mayor delivers State of the City address
On his 33rd birthday and his 100th day in office, Akron Mayor Shammas Malik delivered the state of the City address. In his address, the mayor discussed the search for the city’s new police chief, saying he would like to change a city charter that prevents him from hiring from outside. Brian Harding has been…
Ohio Turnpike launches new toll collection system
The Ohio Turnpike has launched its new toll collection system, covering the 241 mile stretch. The $250 million cost to modernize the toll collection system was funded exclusively by toll revenue. EZ pass lanes offer convenience and savings, reducing the need for toll plazas. For those without EZ Pass, the new system employs license plate…
Vehicle break-ins in the Firestone Park area
Akron police are warning residents of numerous vehicle break-ins in the Firestone Park area. Police have released surveillance pictures of the suspects from a resident’s surveillance camera system. To avoid potential break-ins, Akron police advise you to remove valuables from your vehicle and also lock your vehicle doors. If you have any information on the…