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Judge orders unfreezing of assets for Sam Randazzo, former Ohio regulator accused of taking bribe in FirstEnergy scandal

Created: Sat, 01 Oct 2022 03:52:50 GMT

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FirstEnergy claims it paid Randazzo a $4.3 million bribe in exchange for favorable regulatory treatment. Randazzo has not been charged and has denied wrongdoing.

Akron babysitter accused of raping several children in 3 different Northeast Ohio communities

Created: Fri, 30 Sep 2022 22:13:37 GMT

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Investigators say Timothy Luna posed as a babysitter on Care.com, a website that allows families to hire babysitters.

Akron man sentenced to life in prison for 3 separate murders

Created: Fri, 30 Sep 2022 21:22:04 GMT

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Coley Richardson will be eligible for parole after 54 years. He shot and killed all of his victims during separate incidents in 2019.

When is trick-or-treat night in Akron? City reveals 2022 Halloween plans, including free movie screenings like 'Hocus Pocus'

Created: Thu, 29 Sep 2022 21:02:49 GMT

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Akron will also host a free Fall Fest on Saturday, Oct. 22.

City of Akron announces date for Mayor Dan Horrigan's rescheduled State of the City address

Created: Thu, 29 Sep 2022 17:34:43 GMT

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Tickets for the event on March 22 are $35 and include breakfast.

Food banks in Northeast Ohio react to President Biden's goal of ending hunger in America by 2030

Created: Thu, 29 Sep 2022 00:03:31 GMT

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According to federal officials, some 10% of U.S. households in 2021 suffered food insecurity.

Citizen Oversight Board in Akron: Council approves Mayor Dan Horrigan's proposal

Created: Tue, 27 Sep 2022 19:40:41 GMT

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The Citizen Oversight Board will consist of 11 members – six appointed by Mayor Horrigan with the consent of Council and five appointed by Akron City Council.

What we know today about Myles Garrett’s car crash, whether the Post Malone concert is happening in Cleveland tonight, and more: 3News Daily

Created: Tue, 27 Sep 2022 18:50:07 GMT

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On 3News Daily, Stephanie Haney shares the details from today's most-read stories on WKYC.com and the WKYC app

Police investigate 2 separate deadly shootings in Summit County

Created: Tue, 27 Sep 2022 15:06:52 GMT

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Officials say the homicides happened on Sunday in Akron and New Franklin over the weekend.

Thousands of runners to return to Summit County for 20th Akron Marathon Race Series

Created: Sat, 24 Sep 2022 11:29:16 GMT

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Events start on Thursday, Sept. 22, with the half/full marathons and team relays taking place on Saturday, Sept. 24.

Police respond to 'swatting' incidents at Garfield High School in Akron and Saint Ignatius High School in Cleveland

Created: Sat, 24 Sep 2022 04:16:36 GMT

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Both active shooter reports were a hoax and everybody was safe.

'We're excited': Organizers prepare for historic 20th Akron Marathon

Created: Fri, 23 Sep 2022 22:15:12 GMT

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A weekend of festivities has been highlighted by the appearance of Katherine Switzer, who in 1967 became the first woman to run in the Boston Marathon.

Great Lakes Conference showdown between North Olmsted and Westlake will be Friday's WKYC High School Football Game of the Week

Created: Fri, 23 Sep 2022 20:03:23 GMT

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Both teams are on the upswing, and whoever wins this matchup could be on the inside track to the playoffs.

Akron Amber Alert canceled after 4-year-old boy found safe; suspect arrested in Cleveland

Created: Tue, 20 Sep 2022 22:09:04 GMT

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The child, Fabian Claudio-Castro, was allegedly taken by his father after the suspect shot the boy's mother. He was later 'returned unharmed to Akron detectives.'

Akron police: Man found shot to death in parking lot

Created: Mon, 19 Sep 2022 21:56:30 GMT

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Akron police said the man was discovered Sunday morning on Flower Court.

Warren teen who survived COVID reunites with nurse who helped her get her life back

Created: Mon, 19 Sep 2022 15:47:05 GMT

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Sandy Rose was just 16 when she spent nearly two months in the hospital with COVID-19.

6-year-old cancer warrior shares his journey at Akron Children's Hospital

Created: Mon, 19 Sep 2022 14:36:18 GMT

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Andrew Codner has been battling cancer for the last two and a half years. He will mark the end of his treatment this week.

Akron gets walloped by No. 15 Tennessee, 63-6

Created: Sun, 18 Sep 2022 02:56:58 GMT

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The Zips' best chance for a TD in the first half came with second-and-goal on the 5 when Daniel George fumbled on an end around.

Suspect arrested in April murder of 50-year-old Akron woman

Created: Sat, 17 Sep 2022 21:33:04 GMT

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Authorities believe Antonio Miller shot and killed Tina Case as she pulled into her driveway five months ago. Miller was taken into custody Friday afternoon.

FirstEnergy President, CEO Steve Strah retires as investigation of bribery scandal continues

Created: Fri, 16 Sep 2022 20:33:04 GMT

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His departure comes amid the completion of a management review related to the House Bill 6 criminal probe, although it's not known if his retirement is connected.

Valley Forge vs. Buckeye will be Friday's WKYC's High School Football Game of the Week

Created: Fri, 16 Sep 2022 04:06:00 GMT

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Both teams enter with identical 3-1 records, with the Patriots looking to avenge last year's heartbreaking 22-18 loss.

FRONT International 2022 brings contemporary art across Northeast Ohio

Created: Fri, 16 Sep 2022 00:05:52 GMT

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The exhibition is divided into five walkable neighborhoods: Ohio City, downtown Cleveland, University Circle, downtown Akron and Oberlin.

HAZMAT crew responds to scene of chemical release in Akron

Created: Thu, 15 Sep 2022 13:56:08 GMT

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Businesses in the immediate area were evacuated.

Akron police search for suspect following attempted armed robbery at Family Dollar

Created: Wed, 14 Sep 2022 15:44:43 GMT

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The incident happened Tuesday morning around 9:40 a.m. at Family Dollar in the 500 block of Vernon Odom Boulevard in Akron.

I-77 North reopens after 6-vehicle crash near Arlington Road in Akron

Created: Wed, 14 Sep 2022 12:35:31 GMT

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All lanes were closed shortly before 7 a.m.

Akron City Council narrowly passes resolution in support of APS superintendent Christine Fowler-Mack

Created: Wed, 14 Sep 2022 03:30:03 GMT

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Fowler-Mack was given harsh reviews by several members of the Akron Public Schools Board of Education in her first performance evaluation.

Citizen Oversight Board in Akron: Mayor Dan Horrigan presents proposal to City Council

Created: Tue, 13 Sep 2022 20:12:34 GMT

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'The idea of a Citizen Oversight Board is one that has been talked about for a long time and I believe Akron is ready for this.'

Akron: Man shot while sitting on his porch, 17-year-old suspect arrested

Created: Tue, 13 Sep 2022 14:26:05 GMT

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Akron police are still searching for two remaining suspects.

Jayland Walker update: New body camera footage shows Akron officers attempting lifesaving procedures after shooting

Created: Fri, 09 Sep 2022 22:22:58 GMT

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The 32 video clips show several officers at the scene attempting to save Walker's life after he was shot dozens of times.

Akron City Council to host special meeting to put Citizens' Police Oversight Board on November ballot

Created: Thu, 08 Sep 2022 15:55:46 GMT

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Enough signatures have been collected to put the charter on the November ballot.

5 Northeast Ohio mayors, including Cleveland's Justin Bibb and Akron's Dan Horrigan, take part in meeting with President Biden

Created: Wed, 07 Sep 2022 22:17:48 GMT

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Members of the Ohio Mayors Alliance met with the Biden administration to discuss federal investments in the state.

Several Akron middle school students sick after eating CBD gummies at school

Created: Wed, 07 Sep 2022 22:15:38 GMT

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The incident happened Tuesday at Litchfield Community Learning Center (CLC) middle school.

Summit County hosting drive-thru for new COVID-19 booster vaccine Wednesday and Thursday

Created: Wed, 07 Sep 2022 09:10:08 GMT

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Summit County is hosting a drive-thru to distribute the new bivalent COVID-19 vaccine on Wednesday and Thursday.

Akron NAACP addresses charter amendment proposal for Citizens' Police Oversight Board

Created: Wed, 07 Sep 2022 03:29:09 GMT

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It comes more than two months after Jayland Walker was shot and killed in an incident involving eight Akron police officers during an overnight chase.

Gas prices jump 14 cents in Akron, 6 cents in Cleveland despite dip in national average

Created: Tue, 06 Sep 2022 21:19:02 GMT

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Akron's average is now at $3.60 per gallon with Cleveland at $3.61, according to GasBuddy.

16-year-old shot in hand by Akron police officer according to Akron Police Chief Stephen Mylett

Created: Sun, 04 Sep 2022 12:21:05 GMT

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No officers were harmed in the incident according to Akron Police Chief Stephen Mylett.

Akron Pizza Fest takes over Lock 3 this weekend: What to expect

Created: Sat, 03 Sep 2022 11:22:27 GMT

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The Akron Pizza Fest takes place from Friday, Sept. 2 through Sunday, Sept. 4.

Uninvolved customer shot amid dispute about incorrect change in Akron convenience store

Created: Sat, 03 Sep 2022 03:21:26 GMT

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The cashier pulled out a handgun during the altercation, which police say discharged and 'struck an uninvolved customer inside the store in the upper body.'

Akron Police: 2 teenagers arrested after shooting man during robbery

Created: Fri, 02 Sep 2022 20:30:55 GMT

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The teens are facing charges of felonious assault, aggravated robbery and weapons offenses.

Cam Wiley's TD run in OT gets Akron past Saint Francis 30-23 in Joe Moorhead's coaching debut

Created: Fri, 02 Sep 2022 03:59:14 GMT

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The Zips avoided the upset to win their season opener for the first time since 2018.