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About
1590 WAKR is part of one of the most advanced radio broadcast facility in Northeast Ohio. Our broadcasts are produced by one of Ohio's largest radio news operations using state-of-the art equipment.
We're located at 1795 West Market Street, Akron just two doors down from Akron's famous West Point Market.
Our phone number is (330) 869-9800. Our studio line is (330) 370-1590.
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Summit County Cuts Ribbon On New Sewer Operations Building
By / 2023-01-26 17:00:30Summit County officials dedicated their new Department of Sanitary Sewer Services building, with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, January 25th.…Read More -
The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank Celebrates New Construction Project
By / 2023-01-26 16:27:32The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank is expanding! As part of the organization's capital campaign, Growing for Good: The Campaign to Reach…Read More -
Upgrades Coming to Progressive Field
By / 2023-01-26 13:00:27Brian Barron, President of Business Operations for the Cleveland Guardians, joined Ray. They discussed the changes and upgrades coming to…Read More -
Four Pillars of Athletic Performance
By / 2023-01-25 13:55:20Dr. Michelle Levitt from the Sports Medicine department at Akron Children's Hospital joined Ray. They talked about the four pillars…Read More -
Jeff Wilhite Running for Mayor of Akron
By / 2023-01-25 12:42:18Council Member Jeff Wilhite announced that he is running for Mayor of Akron. He joined Ray to discuss his choice…Read More -
ZipAssist Program at the University of Akron
By / 2023-01-25 12:16:29The University of Akron and the Salvation Army have teamed up to help students with a unique program called ZipAssist.…Read More -
Carol Costello Discusses Violent Attack of Phyllis Cottles
By / 2023-01-24 11:05:10Carol Costello, newscaster formally with WAKR, joined Ray. They discussed a violent crime from the 80's that she covered on…Read More -
Akron Schools Continue Partnership with Stark State
By / 2023-01-23 16:02:09Akron Public Schools are partnering once again with Stark State College. The district announced Friday that Stark State will be…Read More -
Officer Involved Shooting in Macedonia
By / 2023-01-23 15:49:13An officer involved shooting in Macedonia is being investigated by the Ohio Attorney General’s Bureau of Criminal Investigators. The shooting…Read More
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Upcoming Concerts & Events
The 5th Dimension @ Goodyear Theater
The Guess Who @ Robins Theatre
MANIA: The ABBA Tribute @ MGM Northfield Park
INTO THE BLUE - A Tribute to Electric Light Orchestra @ Robins Theatre
Michael Bolton @ MGM Northfield Park
Who’s Bad @ Robins Theatre
The Music of Frank Sinatra @ Robins Theatre
9th Annual Kent Beatlefest