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The Akron RubberDucks are bringing back their popular reading program, Quack Open a Book and Read. Students who read four books between now and April 2

Following the announcement that Lourdes University will close, Walsh University is offering automatic acceptance and a seamless transfer pathway for students in good academic standing. As

Akron Police say they have no suspects yet, and are asking for tips to help them find out who killed 28 year old Daivan Floyd. He

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, the FBI’s Cleveland Division is reminding Ohioans to be cautious when starting relationships online. Agents say romance scams continue to

Ohio lawmakers are debating whether high school athletes should be allowed to make money from their name, image, and likeness. A new bill would roll back

Two men wanted in connection with last week’s shooting in the 300 block of Rose Lane Street SE are now in custody. North Canton police say

Major road and bridge projects in Akron and Cuyahoga County are getting a financial boost after the Ohio Treasurer’s Office closed a $325 million Highway Capital

The newly formed Stark County Human Trafficking Task Force has made its first arrests following an undercover operation targeting individuals who allegedly believed they were communicating

Akron Fire reports three people were injured Tuesday morning in a house fire in the city’s Fairlawn Heights neighborhood. Two occupants of the home at 2147

Akron City Council has approved the city’s 2026 capital budget, a $341.9 million spending plan that puts a major focus on water and sewer upgrades as

First responders throughout Ohio are getting extra “Eyes in the Sky” to help with traffic and other emergencies. The Ohio Statewide Drone First Responder (DFR) Pilot