AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Akron police say a 28-year-old man is behind bars in connection to the death of a 5-month-old baby. Police say the infant, later identified as Azeil Apollo Rivera, died ...

AKRON, Ohio – A U.S. marshals task force has arrested an Akron man accused of killing a five-month-old boy. Azeil Apollo Rivera, died Thursday at Akron’s Children Hospital, according to police ...

AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - An Akron elementary school is on lockdown Tuesday afternoon after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) were seen in the area. According to the Akron Education ...

AKRON, Ohio — A barricade situation in Akron’s Highland Square neighborhood has been resolved peacefully after a 37-year-old man surrendered to police Monday morning. It was around 5 a.m ...

AKRON, Ohio — Tire manufacturer Bridgestone Americas is set to lay off a chunk of its workforce, and employees in Akron will be among those impacted. Bridgestone last week announced it is ...

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Nate Johnson had 22 points and Akron beat Western Michigan 105-92 on Tuesday night for its 12th straight win. Johnson had six rebounds for the Zips (19-5, 11-0 Mid-American ...

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Tavari Johnson’s 20 points helped Akron defeat South Alabama 80-65 on Saturday. Johnson had three steals for the Zips (18-5, 10-0 Mid-American Conference). Seth Wilson ...