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She had a 0.244 BAC at the time of her arrest. Dashcam video captured the crash

A new restaurant in Akron is serving an AYCE lunch buffet 4 days a week. Are you craving Indian and/or Nepali fare? If the answer is yes, you might want to check out Family Vansa Ghar Restaurant & Bar, which is a new restaurant that celebrated its grand opening on September 28 this year. You can find the restaurant in Akron at 753 N Main St.

AKRON, Ohio — Three teens walking down a street in the East Akron neighborhood were wounded when they were hit by shots fired from a passing vehicle, police say. Officers were called to the area near the intersection of South Arlington and Delos streets at about 3 p.m. Saturday. One of the victims, a 15-year-old male, had run to a nearby Dollar General store after being shot in the leg police say.

A South Euclid man has been sentenced to serve up to 18.5 years in prison in the May death of two people, including an Akron man. Khaleel Johnson, 20, was sentenced Monday after pleading guilty in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court to aggravated vehicular homicide, vehicular homicide and vehicular manslaughter in a May 27 University Heights crash. ...

• Eight Akron police officers who fatally shot Jayland Walker were cleared of violating police policies in an internal investigation. • The investigation found that the officers had a reasonable belief that Walker was armed and posed a threat to their safety.

The Big Picture: Dr. Shelandra Bell, Family Medicine. says, "Combining tobacco and weed smoking multiplies the risk of lung damage." Know this: "So, we know that marijuana smoking can damage heart health. Now this new data from RSNA shows another key variable that weed smokers must consider. Smoking marijuana in combination with cigarettes significantly increases the risk of getting emphysema. So, for people who are combining two types of smoking habits, you're potentially increasing your likelihood of developing serious lung health problems. Understand that while many people believe marijuana smoking is harmless, the combination with cigarette smoking is a recipe for disaster." Dr. Puja Uppal, Family Medicine.

With Dec. 7 fast approaching, Klutch Cannabis in Akron is getting ready for some big changes as a result of Ohio Issue 2.

SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - Approximately 23 cars were involved in two separate crashes on I-271 in Summit County on Tuesday, the Ohio State Highway Patrol confirmed, and treacherous winter weather conditions are to blame. The first crash happened on I-271 northbound near Wheatley Road (milepost 10) in Richfield Township...

A group of Middlebury residents says a plan to redevelop part of the neighborhood must do more to address community concerns, and it is asking Akron City Council to amend the proposal to ensure public feedback is incorporated. In a letter sent to Akron City Council prior to its Monday night meeting, Middlebury residents and community organizers outlined five changes they'd like to see Council add to legislation enabling Fairmount Properties and Summa Health to develop part...

Dorell Davis is on trial in the shooting death and robbery of an Akron man in December 2020. Davis is among three men Akron men charged in the slaying and the second to go on trial. Kashmair Mingo was sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of murder. Prosecutors...

Catch the latest Northeast Ohio traffic update as snow causes major crashes and backups on roadways. Learn about the two major crashes on 271 North in Summit County and the current situation on 77 North and South. Stay safe and warm out there!

Dan Horrigan, the mayor of Akron, Ohio, is facing backlash after refusing to give funds to a barber college owned by at-large Councilman-elect Eric Garrett. According to the Akron Beacon Journal, Horrigan said he denied funding for Garrett’s Beyond Expectations Barber College because he wants “to completely avoid any possible public perception of impropriety.”

SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - Springfield Township police are asking for help in identifying three women wanted for not paying for services at nail salons. The most recent incident happened at a salon on East Waterloo Road on Nov. 24. According to Springfield Township police, multiple nail salons in the...

Rite Aid has announced another 32 stores that will be closing in a recent court filing, including four stores in Northeast Ohio.

My recent visit to Ju Yuan Kitchen was a bit of a mixed bag. The dishes I tried were, unfortunately, rather average and lacked the punch of flavor I was hoping for. I even asked for some chili oil to spice things up, but it turned out to be unpalatable, leaving me somewhat disappointed.

Kent police say they are working with law enforcement agencies nationwide to find an Arizona man wanted in the Nov. 21 shooting death of a pregnant woman on South Water Street. Dawan Rahman Wilson, 44, is currently charged with aggravated murder in Portage County Municipal Court in Kent in the...

Considering pet adoption? Or perhaps you just enjoy all things cute and cuddly? Numerous charming pets are ready for a loving home at animal shelters situated in and near akron.

No automatic recounts were triggered and no initial contest results were overturned Tuesday as November's official vote count was certified by the Summit County Board of Elections. Political junkies had been keeping a close eye on four close races in the county to see if provisional ballots, tallied after a...

A Lake Effect Snow Warning is in effect for Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, and Lake counties until Wednesday morning.

Three Northeast Ohio high school football teams are being recognized among USA Today's Super 25 rankings.