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Wadsworth Police, Fire Crews Rescue Woman From Overnight House Fire

Quick action by Wadsworth police officers and firefighters saved a woman’s life during an early morning house fire on...

Posted By Tina Heiberg
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Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Under Investigation in Hinckley Township

The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Medina Post is investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that happened Friday morning in Hinckley...

Posted By Tina Heiberg
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Ohio Lawmakers Consider Mandating Daily Recess for K-8 Students

Ohio lawmakers are considering legislation that would guarantee daily recess for younger students and expand physical education options for...

Posted By Tina Heiberg
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Social Media Addiction, AI Music, and Data Privacy

We’re covering some of the biggest stories in tech this week, including a big civil trial out in Los...

Posted By Jeanne Destro
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Akron Rents Remain Elevated Despite Cooling Inflation

While inflation has slowed nationwide, rent prices continue to keep household costs high, including in the Akron area. A...

Posted By Tina Heiberg
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Ohio Inspector General Finds Fraud in TechCred Grant Program

A case involving Ohio’s TechCred workforce training program is drawing renewed scrutiny after it was revealed that state-funded training...

Posted By Tina Heiberg
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Akron Art Museum Opens Two New Exhibitions Saturday

The Akron Art Museum is opening two new exhibitions to the public on Saturday, Jan. 31, featuring historic stained...

Posted By Tina Heiberg
AKRON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Akron Public Schools Updates Families After Weather-Related Closures

The Akron Public School District is updating families after five consecutive days of school closures caused by extreme winter...

Posted By Tina Heiberg
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Troopers Seize $6.3 Million Worth of Cocaine During Traffic Stop

Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers seized more than $6 million worth of cocaine during a traffic stop in Madison...

Posted By Tina Heiberg
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Ohio Supreme Court Orders Judge to Respond in Fight Over Media Restrictions in HB 6 Trials

Three major Ohio newspapers are asking the Ohio Supreme Court to block strict new media rules imposed in two...

Posted By Tina Heiberg
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Akron Mayor Talks About Minneapolis, ICE, and Public Safety

Local and State officials nationwide have been grappling with federal immigration enforcement efforts for months, but now  are doing...

Posted By Jeanne Destro
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Last Defendant Sentenced in Akron Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

The final defendant in a major Akron-based drug trafficking conspiracy has been sentenced, closing a federal case that sent...

Posted By Tina Heiberg
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State Approves Projects Bringing New Jobs and Investment to Northeast Ohio

Governor Mike DeWine announced the approval of six economic development projects statewide, including two major expansions in Northeast Ohio...

Posted By Tina Heiberg
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Kent State Online Graduate Programs Earn Top National Rankings

Kent State University’s online graduate programs are receiving national recognition from U.S. News & World Report, with several programs...

Posted By Tina Heiberg
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Cleveland Browns Name Todd Monken as Head Coach

The Cleveland Browns have named Todd Monken as the 19th head coach in franchise history, bringing an experienced offensive...

Posted By Tina Heiberg

From Lyndhurst to the Super Bowl skies. A northeast Ohio native will help deliver one of the most iconic moments of Super

This year’s Ohio State Fair is going to be bigger and better than ever, when it comes to big concerts featuring big

The Ohio High School Athletic Association has officially renamed its state track and field championships in honor of Ohio native and Olympic

The Ohio Department of Commerce is urging property owners to inspect roofs and attics for ice dams and winter damage following Winter

A new remembrance memorial is being planned in Stow to honor children who have died and to create a peaceful space for

A new study from the Cleveland Clinic finds that while many Americans feel optimistic about aging well, a large number may be

Akron Public Schools and the City of Akron are asking residents and property owners to help keep students safe by clearing snow

AAA reports a major surge in emergency roadside assistance calls following last week’s snowstorms and extreme cold across the region. Between Saturday

Gas prices fell in Akron a little over 19 cents to an average of $2.68 over the past week. Nationwide, the average

If it’s felt colder than usual lately, the numbers back it up. According to the National Weather Service, the Akron-Canton region set

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