The family of a 15-year-old boy who was fatally shot by an Akron police officer sued the city on Monday over the Thanksgiving Day 2024 shooting that sparked controversy and protests. Jazmir Tucker, a ...

Akron, Ohio achieves a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign's 2025 Municipal Equality Index for LGBTQ+ support.

AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - City officials and community representatives in Akron hosted a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday, celebrating the start of construction on the Reservoir Pool and Community Center.

Lt. MIchael Murphy, who is Black, claims the city of Akron fast-tracked white police officers while blocking his path to ...

Despite efforts to delay the Akron Police Department’s captain promotion exam from happening Wednesday, an attorney said it didn’t work.

Akron’s historic Firestone Plant 1 Building is in its final days unless a last-minute "Hail Mary" attempt works to save it.

Akron police have released bodycam video of an officer shooting a suspect who was reported to have been armed at the time.

AKRON, Ohio – Getting from one place to another in Akron just got a little easier thanks to the opening of Phase 1 of the Rubber City Heritage Trail. Phase 1 of the multi-use trail stretches 0.9 miles ...

The family of Jayland Walker, a Black man killed when eight police officers fired 94 bullets at him after he shot at least one round out his car window, will receive a $4.8 million settlement from the ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. AKRON, Ohio (WJW) — A late November date has ...

Since launching its glass recycling program last year, the city has collected nearly 180,000 pounds of glass and plans to add more drop-off locations. Since launching its glass recycling program last ...

Mayor Shammas Malik says he and Council President Margo Sommerville plan to introduce a proposal Monday to donate $100,000 to ...