Akron schools, city leaders ask residents to clear sidewalks ahead of students’ return to school

It's nearly time for students in Akron to return to the classroom after a stretch of wintry weather, including snow and ...

Firefighters get workers on roof to safety at University of Akron

The fire has been extinguished at a University of Akron building on Hill Street, the Akron Fire Department says.
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Akron police investigate fatal shooting of 21-year-old man

AKRON, Ohio — Akron homicide detectives are investigating after a 21-year-old man was found shot to death on Sunday. According to the Akron Police Department, it happened at an apartment complex in ...
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Akron Schools, others closing again in NE Ohio

The arctic weather this January is continuing to keep schools closed around Northeast Ohio.
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'A force in this region’: Akron reacts to pending sale of GOJO, maker of Purell, to the Clorox Co.

On Thursday, the California-based Clorox Co. announced a $2.25 billion deal to buy GOJO and fold Purell into a lineup of ...
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3News Investigates: Akron police spokesman sues department, alleging racial bias in promotions

AKRON, Ohio — The officer who serves as the public face of the Akron Police Department is now suing the agency he represents, claiming the city has systematically discriminated against Black and ...