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Driver who hit, killed pedestrian believed to be impaired

The Akron Police Department is investigating a fatal accident that left one person dead Tuesday evening. Police said a man driving northbound on Brittain Rd. hit a man who was…

December 1, 2021 · Jordan Miller

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Ohio sees 26% increase in fatal drug overdoses; more than 5,500 died this year

Overdose deaths are on the rise in the country, but Ohio alone has seen an increase of over 25%. Ohio went from 4,410 overdoses in 2020 to 5,585 this year according to the CDC…

November 30, 2021 · Jordan Miller

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13 people killed in traffic accidents over holiday weekend in Ohio

The Ohio State Highway Patrol has released their Thanksgiving weekend accident numbers. The report said 13 people died over the five-day period from Wednesday, Nov. 24 at midnight…

November 29, 2021 · Jordan Miller

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Three-year-old dies after being shot in chest in Wintersville; mother arrested, man wanted

A three-year-old has died after suffering a gunshot wound inside a Wintersville home Sunday. Investigators say Paris Coleman suffered a gunshot to the chest, according to reports.…

November 22, 2021 · Jordan Miller

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Two Ohio-based Christian Aid Ministries hostages released in Haiti

Christian Aid Ministries confirmed that two of the organizations 17 missionaries who were abducted in Haiti in October have been released. "We cannot provide or confirm the names…

November 22, 2021 · Jordan Miller

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Store clerk shot during armed robbery at convenient store

A store clerk was shot Saturday night just before 9pm during an armed robbery at the AK Firestone Mini Mart in Akron, located in the 1400 block of Aster Ave. Police say two black…

November 22, 2021 · Jordan Miller

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Akron police investigating a string of armed robberies

The Akron Police Department needs your help solving three robberies that occurred over the weekend. Detectives said the first robbery happened Friday around 6:15 p.m. out a bar in…

November 16, 2021 · Jordan Miller

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Ohio passes new fireworks law for holidays, in effect July 1, 2022

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed legislation on Monday that will revamp the state's fireworks law after a years-long push by the industry to legalize their use. Starting on July 1,…

November 9, 2021 · Mitch Spinell

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New law requires Ohio high schoolers to learn financial literacy skills

Students around the state of Ohio will now be required to learn basic financial skills in an effort to better prepare them for adult hood. The proposed bill, Senate Bill 1, which…

November 4, 2021 · Jordan Miller

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Ohio is suing President Biden over vaccine mandates

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, a Republican, and two Ohio sheriffs said they have sued President Biden and other officials. The lawsuit is to fight the vaccine mandate, which is…

November 4, 2021 · Jordan Miller

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Proposed bill in Ohio would eliminate required conceal carry license

Two Republican lawmakers are sponsoring a proposed bill that would eliminate Ohio's need for concealed carry permit (CCW). Republican Reps. Tom Brinker and Kris Jordan are…

November 1, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Sports

Ohio high school football playoff matchups announced

COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Ohio High School Athletic Association has released the pairings for the first round of the football playoffs. 448 schools qualified for the postseason…

October 24, 2021 · Mitch Spinell

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Ohio to reveal new license plate design

For the first time since 2013, Ohioans will be getting a new license plate. The new standard license plate is set to be revealed at 10 a.m. Thursday by Gov. Mike DeWine and Ohio…

October 21, 2021 · Jordan Miller

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Teen killed, one arrested following lengthy standoff

A teenager is dead and a person, who locked himself inside a house for hours a fatal shooting, is behind bars. Akron Police say a 19-year-old was killed Tuesday night after being…

October 13, 2021 · Jordan Miller

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Child dead after being attacked by dog in Akron

The family of a toddler is mourning the loss of their child after the young girl was attacked and killed by a Pitbull Sunday morning - the Pitbull is one of the family's two…

October 3, 2021 · Jordan Miller

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Governor DeWine announces Ohio Vax-to-School scholarship incentive to get youth vaccinated

In a news conference Thursday, Governor Mike DeWine announced the Ohio Vax-to-School program - a new incentive aiming at getting Ohio's youth and young adults vaccinated.…

September 23, 2021 · Jordan Miller

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DeWine to announce new Covid-19 vaccine incentives

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine said he will be announcing new incentives on Thursday for people to get vaccinated against Covid-19. DeWine said more people need to get vaccinated as…

September 23, 2021 · Jordan Miller

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Could Ohio bring in the National Guard to help with the bus driver shortage?

Many states around the country, including Ohio, are weathering a bus driver shortage in local school districts. The shortage of bus drivers continues to spread thin current bus…

September 22, 2021 · Jordan Miller

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Person of interest (fiance) in Gabby Petito disappearance now missing; what we know about the case

The story of Gabby Petito's disappearance is captivating the nation right now and there are so many questions that remain unanswered. Petito went missing during a cross-country…

September 17, 2021 · Jordan Miller

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Ohio to allow expansion of medical marijuana dispensaries after complaints of low supply

Wednesday afternoon, the Ohio Department of Commerce announced it would start the process for medical marijuana dispensaries to expand their growing area. Applications must be…

September 15, 2021 · Jordan Miller