The Akron Zoo is offering Summit County residents free admission in September for its Community Days initiative.

MLive is offering a glimpse at each of the 22 high school football teams in its Bay City coverage area ahead of the 2025 season.

Akron neighbors are calling for peace, healing and an end to violence. The call to action is part of a “ceasefire weekend” planned by community groups for the Labor Day holiday.

AKRON, Ohio (WJW) — Local community leaders are rallying to spread positive messaging ahead of Labor Day weekend. Their goal is to get everyone on the same page to stop the violence during what they’re calling “#CeaseFireWeekend.”

The potential loss of school resource officers within the Akron Public School District has been prevented just in time for the start of classes.

AKRON, Ohio — An Akron woman was found guilty Monday after she pleaded no contest to a charge of endangering children connected to the burning of a 1-year-old child she was babysitting. Kimberly Richmond, 53, is scheduled to be sentenced Oct. 6 in Summit County Common Pleas Court, according to Summit County Prosecutor Elliot Kolkovich.

AKRON, Ohio (WJW) – If you visit the Akron Zoo, you’ll want to keep your eyes peeled. The zoo announced on Facebook that starting Tuesday, Aug. 19, visitors are encouraged to search for hidden “paws” to win a prize.

A 16-year-old was injured during an arrest over the weekend after being suspected of robbing a local grocery store, the Summit County Sheriff's Office reported Tuesday.

Several organizations came together Tuesday in Akron to call for a ceasefire over the upcoming holiday weekend.

AKRON, Pa. — A Lancaster County landlord pleaded guilty last month to committing multiple offenses against his tenants, including burglary and arson, prosecutors said. Ronald Edgar Frisbie III, of Akron, pleaded guilty to multiple charges in front of Judge Dennis Reinaker on July 29.

The Akron Police Department is looking for a suspected shooter in an overnight incident. According to a news release from the department, officers responded to West Market Street and South Portage Path just before 1:30 a.