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January 28, 2026

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Hundreds of schools are still closed this week because of extreme weather. For the most updated list; follow this...

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ICE: Polls, Perception, and Politics

About 150 protesters gathered in Akron’s Highland Square on Tuesday, adding their voices to the the national chorus of...

Posted By Jeanne Destro
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Stark County Reports Sharp Increase in Fatal Crashes in 2025

Stark County officials are raising concerns after new data shows a significant increase in fatal vehicle crashes in 2025....

Posted By Tina Heiberg
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Free Tax Help Available for Eligible Summit County Residents

Community Action Akron Summit is offering free tax preparation and filing this season for eligible Summit County residents through...

Posted By Tina Heiberg
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Norton Centenarian Reflects on Life

At 104 years old, Laura Witchey of Norton has witnessed more than a century of change. From the Great...

Posted By Tina Heiberg
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License Suspension Recommended for Medina Oral Surgeon After Patient’s Death

A hearing examiner has recommended suspending the license of a Medina oral surgeon after a patient died during a...

Posted By Tina Heiberg
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Registration Open for 2026 Akron Parks Challenge

Akron residents and community groups can now sign up for the 2026 Akron Parks Challenge, a program that lets...

Posted By Tina Heiberg
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Fans Name Ohio’s Best Spots for Super Bowl Food, Viewing

If Super Bowl Sunday is as much about the food as the football, Ohio fans know exactly where to...

Posted By Tina Heiberg
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Ohio Nurses Association Urges Congressional Action Following Nurse’s Death

The Ohio Nurses Association (ONA) is calling on Ohio’s congressional delegation to take action following the killing of a...

Posted By Tina Heiberg
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Study: Mental Health Struggles Cost Ohio Workers $35 Billion

A new nationwide survey shows mental health and substance-use challenges have had a major financial impact on Ohio workers,...

Posted By Tina Heiberg
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Man Sentenced to Life for Sexual Assault of Young Girl

A man convicted of sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl he met online through a chat room in 2025 has...

Posted By Tina Heiberg
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Frostbite Can Happen in Minutes During Extreme Cold

The Medina County Health Department is warning residents that frostbite can develop in just minutes during extreme cold conditions...

Posted By Tina Heiberg
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Passport Guidelines & More With Summit County Clerk of Courts

Summit County Clerk of Courts, Tavia Galonski, joined Ray. They discussed getting your passport, renewals, and other services offered...

Posted By Steffany Murdock

Hundreds of schools are still closed this week because of extreme weather. For the most updated list; follow this link to WKYC

About 150 protesters gathered in Akron’s Highland Square on Tuesday, adding their voices to the the national chorus of blame related to

Stark County officials are raising concerns after new data shows a significant increase in fatal vehicle crashes in 2025. According to the

Community Action Akron Summit is offering free tax preparation and filing this season for eligible Summit County residents through the Akron Summit

At 104 years old, Laura Witchey of Norton has witnessed more than a century of change. From the Great Depression and World

A hearing examiner has recommended suspending the license of a Medina oral surgeon after a patient died during a routine tooth extraction,

Akron residents and community groups can now sign up for the 2026 Akron Parks Challenge, a program that lets neighborhoods help shape

If Super Bowl Sunday is as much about the food as the football, Ohio fans know exactly where to go. A new

The Ohio Nurses Association (ONA) is calling on Ohio’s congressional delegation to take action following the killing of a registered nurse during

A new nationwide survey shows mental health and substance-use challenges have had a major financial impact on Ohio workers, costing an estimated

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