Timothy Hyatt of Akron receives an 18-year sentence for a series of robberies involving firearm misuse following his guilty plea on multiple charges.

Ohio BCI is investigating a deputy-involved shooting in Ashtabula County, where a deputy shot a man armed with a gun in the arm. No deputies were injured.

Tri-C partners with Cleveland Metropolitan School District to offer automatic college admission to all CMSD seniors, facilitating a seamless transition to higher education.

Child mortality in Cuyahoga County jumped by 25%, including increased infant deaths and homicides, raising concerns and sparking preventative efforts.

Haleigh Horger, 20, died in a fire in Akron's attic, where she and a male friend took shelter. Another person and two firefighters were injured but stable. The cause is under investigation.

Akron Police are investigating a fatal shooting that left a 21-year-old dead near Patterson Park. Over a dozen rifle casings were found; a vehicle linked to the incident is under DNA testing.

Mentor, Ohio, is accepting proposals for a $2 million Civic Center Recreation Waterslide project, with bids due by December 20, 2024, and completion expected by May 23, 2025.

Elyria receives a $60,536 grant from Ohio EPA for a brine making machine to reduce road salt usage and protect waterways.

The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that Akron can redact names of officers in the Jayland Walker shooting, citing an exception for uncharged suspects in public records.

Avon Eagles win their first state championship, defeating Anderson Raptors 20-13 led by Nolan Good's performance.

The NWS forecast for Ohio and Pennsylvania indicates diminishing lake effect snow, with Ashtabula as an exception. High pressure will bring warmer temps and sunshine, but a warm front could lead to rain on Sunday night into Monday.

The family of Jazmir Tucker, shot by Akron police, hired civil rights lawyers; body cam footage is to be released as part of an ongoing investigation into the incident.

The Fairview Park City School District closed all schools due to an email threat, engaging law enforcement to investigate and planning thorough inspections.