An Akron attorney and his client say they're feeling relieved after they say a race-based hair discrimination complaint was ...

AKRON, Ohio — The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) is investigating after an alleged shooting incident involving ...

The man is Marcus Leonard Smith, 39, of Cincinnati. According to Akron police, around 8:45 a.m. Monday, officers received a ...

Following a lawsuit alleging excessive force during the 2023 Jayland Walker protests, the City of Akron is taking steps to revamp its police crowd management policy.

A 39-year-old man from Cincinnati has been identified as the suspect shot by Akron police on Monday morning. According to the Summit County medical examiner, the man has been identified as Marcus ...

AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Akron police say a 28-year-old man is behind bars in connection to the death of a 5-month-old baby. Police say the infant, later identified as Azeil Apollo Rivera, died ...

AKRON, Ohio – A U.S. marshals task force has arrested an Akron man accused of killing a five-month-old boy. Azeil Apollo Rivera, died Thursday at Akron’s Children Hospital, according to police ...

AKRON, Ohio – The Akron RubberDucks’ promotional schedule includes 26 fireworks shows and 12 premium Saturday giveaways and appearances. All 69 regular-season home games will have a theme of ...

AKRON, Ohio — A barricade situation in Akron’s Highland Square neighborhood has been resolved peacefully after a 37-year-old man surrendered to police Monday morning. It was around 5 a.m ...

AKRON, Ohio (WJW) – A 24-year-old woman found guilty of murder by a Summit County jury has been sentenced to life in prison. According to a press release from the officer of Summit County ...

* Per the 2022-2023 final release data in IPEDS ‡ The median salary for workers with 10 or more years of experience per Payscale. Founded in 1870, the University of Akron is a large, public ...