Akron Allocates Over $2 Million for Parks and Community Center Upgrades, Including Historic Rubber City Heritage Trail
Akron's 2026 Capital Budget allocates funds for enhancements to parks and community centers, including $1.2 million for the Rubber City Heritage Trail and upgrades for HVAC systems, lighting, and a new restroom facility at Elizabeth Park.
Akron Community Shaken by Fatal Shooting Near University Campus, Police Seek Information
A 28-year-old man, Daivan Floyd, was fatally shot in an Akron home. Police have not arrested suspects, the investigation is ongoing. University of Akron students have heightened personal safety measures due to the crime's proximity to campus.
Cleveland Officer's Family and Prosecutors Urge Competency Law Reform Amid Murder Suspect's Mental Health Evaluation
Ohio's proposed Senate Bill 295 aims to extend the timeframe for competency restoration from one to five years in serious cases, amidst debates following the competency issues of De'Lawnte Hardy, accused of officer and grandmother's murders.












