As President Trump pursues plan for mass deportations, group that has assisted immigrants for more than century asks community to stand with refugees.

One week after he was sentenced to life for murdering Akron East student Antenio Louis, Darrin Welch received a life sentence for the death of Marvin Rocker.

Tamarcus Q. Harris of Canton was arrested Thursday in the city on murder charge in connection with shooting death of Marla Carter in Akron.

According to a press release from the officer of Summit County Prosecutor Elliot Kolkovich, Gladys Ingersoll was sentenced to life in prison for the 2022 murder of Chyna Shepard inside the women’s bathroom of the Oasis Surf and Turf bar in Akron.

Samantha Stevens, 24, pleaded guilty to reckless homicide Thursday in the 2021 shooting death of her boyfriend, who she said had physically abused her.

Akron's cityscape is set to witness new leadership dynamics as Mayor Shammas Malik announces major appointments within his Cabinet. To strengthen the community-focused initiatives and human resource services,

SportsLine's model just revealed its college basketball picks for Akron Zips vs. Ohio Bobcats in the MAC on Friday

Ohio had one lead (3-2) in the first half of the game. The Bobcats lost by double digits despite making 30 of 33 free throws. Akron was 12 of 15. Akron is now 12-5 overall and 5-0 in MAC play. Ohio is 10-7 and 4-1.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State football’s Riley Larkin is leaving the program to serve as an offensive assistant for the New England Patriots, according to a report from ESPN. Larkin has worked as a program assistant for the Buckeyes, working primarily with quarterbacks.

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BOTTOM LINE: Akron hosts Miami (OH) after Tavari Johnson scored 20 points in Akron’s 90-58 win over the Buffalo Bulls. The Zips are 9-0 in home games. Akron has a 1-1 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer.

Susan Haury Davis passed away on November 21, 2024 after a long illness. Susan is survived by her husband, Jim Davis; sister, Nancy Archey and nieces, Chrissie and Karen. Due to her long career as ...