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KKK recruitment flyers found in northeast Ohio neighborhoods
CLEVELAND — Investigations are underway in multiple communities across the state after people found racist flyers with contact information for a Ku Klux Klan group in Kentucky. The City of Akron said one resident reported a flyer last Monday, while several of the flyers were found in a predominantly...
Why is there an air quality alert in Akron? A couple of reasons. Here's what to know
Northeast Ohio is under an air quality alert until midnight Monday. So, what's causing the poor air quality in the region? A combination of a couple of things. Air Quality Advisory issued for eight Northeast Ohio counties. The National Weather Service has issued an Air Quality Advisory for ground level...
Reducing Akron gun violence: How the Street Team plans to impact city
At a special caucus Monday afternoon, Anthony Ingram, the City of Akron’s public safety strategist, walked Akron City Council through a proposed program that aims to curb gun violence. With assistance from previous offenders. They’re called “credible messengers” — formerly incarcerated individuals that experienced a positive life transformation, yet...
Suspected BMW thief captured by Summit County deputies in Green
GREEN, Ohio — The Summit County Sheriff's Office reports that a 28-year-old man is in custody after allegedly stealing a car and leading law enforcement on a chase from Uniontown into Green. According to a release, the Uniontown Police Department began a foot pursuit with a suspect accused of...
Akron mayor asks City Council to offer $400,000 buyout to deputy police chief
Akron Mayor Shammas Malik wants to offer a voluntary buyout to the police department's lone deputy chief as part of his effort to reshape the force. Malik introduced legislation Monday to City Council that will pay up to $400,000 to Jesse Leeser if he leaves the department. Leeser was one of two candidates for chief — a role that was officially awarded to Brian Harding on Friday after he had served as acting chief since the...
Mom dies in Wadsworth house fire; Daughter wishes firefighters were faster
WADSWORTH, Ohio (WOIO) - “She was a good woman. She was tough, she was really tough, but her heart was always in the right spot.”. For Christy Bastos, it has been one week since she lost her mom. Bastos moved to Wadsworth to help care for her mother as...
Air Quality Alert issued for Summit County through midnight Monday
The Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency has issued an air quality alert for Summit County through midnight Monday. The air quality index for the Akron area was 71 as of 7 a.m. Monday, which is considered "moderate," according to AirNow.gov. The air quality will be unhealthy toward sensitive groups. Children, the elderly and those with breathing conditions are advised to shorten the amount of time they spend outdoors today, according to the National Weather Service.
Hot, hot hot: Akron-Canton region to see near record high temperature today
High temperatures near 88 degrees expected Monday and Tuesday. Record high for this date is 91 degrees, set in 1934. Cold front expected Wednesday night. Today's high temperature is expected to be near 88 degrees in the Akron-Canton area, according to the National Weather Service. The area's record high for...
Hail pelts parts of Colorado's Eastern Plains, tornado warnings issued
A tornado warning was issued for Morgan County on Colorado's Eastern Plains Monday night. The warning expired at 7:30 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. Another warning was issued shortly afterwards for Washington County further east. That was extended to expire at 9:45 p.m.At 7:45 p.m. in the Akron area, marble-sized hail was falling heavily during the storm system, making for difficult driving conditions.A tornado warning is issued when a tornado is happening now or about to happen. Action should be taken immediately; you should enter your safe space.During a tornado, it is especially important to locate an interior room with no windows on the lowest floor possible. This will often be the basement or bathroom.
NWS issues severe thunderstorm warning for Kent, Muskegon, and Ottawa counties
WEST MICHIGAN — The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning in Kent, Ottawa, and Muskegon counties. Local: Salvation Army serves over 10,000 meals, 22,000 drinks to severe weather victims. The warning is in effect until 7:15 p.m. The NWS said that residents should move to an...
Akron police arrest 2 teens in connection with shooting of 15-year-old girl
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Two 17-year-old boys are under arrest in connection with the shooting of a 15-year-old girl at Joy Park earlier this month. Akron police said the victim was shot several times around 6 p.m. on May 2. Officers administered first aid, before EMS transported her to a...
Judge seeks Ohio Supreme Court dismissal of sealed records complaint in Hudson case
The case involves an 18-year-old Hudson High School student who is facing several felony charges, including rape and kidnapping. The case was sealed by the judge after the defense attorney stated that the teen had been assaulted. A Summit County judge is asking the Ohio Supreme Court to dismiss a...
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