Here’s some of the news that happened this week in Akron history, including layoffs at Goodyear, Firestone and Seiberling.

Officials say the city saw 25 murders in 2024, compared to 26 in 2023. That figure is still a sharp decline from the 2020 peak of 50 murders.

News' Stephanie Haney verifies there has been an arrest made in connection to the case, while Akron police say their ...

Piles of trash are strewn all over the housing property; including dirty diapers, food, and who knows what else is attracting unwanted visitors like animals.

Snow moved into Akron Friday afternoon with more expected Saturday and Sunday. While city leaders are not expecting major accumulations, snow plow drivers are not taking any chances.

The Associated Press reports 37-year-old U.S. Army veteran Matthew Alan Livelsberger was the person who died in the explosion ...

The City of Akron is extending hours at the Summit Lake Community Center from Jan. 5-10 to provide a warming center for ...

The president of the Akron Police Union is furious over recent comments from a councilman saying the city lawmaker called an officer involved in a police shooting a “domestic enemy.” ...

The Beacon Journal has compiled a list of 25 quintessentially Akron things to do and see. Have you done them all?

An Ohio Lottery player celebrated a $125,208.50 win in the December 23 midday Pick 5 drawing after securing the prize on ...