Akron Police are investigating after a homeowner reported coming home to find a 32-year-old man unconscious in his home.

As the city celebrates its bicentennial, it does so at the new-look Lock 3 during the Heart of Akron Festival this week.

Two early Friday water main breaks have prompted Akron officials to issue a precautionary boil water advisory for the Highland Square area.

Two Christian County residents are headed to Ohio for an exciting race. Ellie Knight, 10, and Nate Crosby, 11, have qualified ...

Fire crews in Akron responded to a large commercial building fire late Wednesday night, according to the Akron Fire ...

The smooth jaaz sound of JT’s Electrik Blackout band and the aroma from vending trucks, filled the air at Lock 3 Park in Akron Thursday during the Heart of Akron Festival’s three-day Fourth of July ...

Independence Day in 2025 is coming up quickly, so it's time to plan where you and your family will be watching the fireworks ...

The University of Akron is ranked No. 1 in the world out of 1,015 universities for polymer science and plastics engineering, ...

After Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were spotted dining in Chagrin Falls, the Beacon Journal has some Local Flavor favorites ...

Summit County prosecutors say Rondell Harris, 36, shot and killed Damon Harris, Jr., 24, outside a barbershop on Copley Road.

The driver who fatally crashed into a 43-year-old woman and took off is on the loose, Akron police confirmed, and detectives need help finding who was behind the wheel.

Rondell Harris, Jr., 24, pleaded guilty last week to murder, aggravated robbery, and having weapons while under disability ...