UPDATE: The Portage County Sheriff's Office says Deputy Michael Bussinger is being treated at the burn unit at an Akron-area hospital, but there was not update on his condition yet this morning. Meanwhile, 45-year-old Jay E. Brannon, the suspect who reportedly had a metal can filled with a flammable liquid that he…
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An Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper and two others were injured, and the trooper's cruiser destroyed, when a commercial semi truck slammed into the vehicle that was parked along I-77 in Stark County Thursday. The Patrol posted an update, and photo, to Facebook after the accident, reminding everyone that it…
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Love is in the air for one of our favorite local mascots... Well, TWO of them...
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Tuesday afternoon a man walked into the PNC Bank at 181 Massillon Road, armed with a knife, demanding money. He jumped the counter and proceeded down the line of tellers, taking money from each of the cash drawers and stuffing it into a backpack he was wearing on his chest. …
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(Akron Zoo) The Akron Zoo is sad to announce the passing of their male river otter, Porthos. Porthos went into cardiac arrest during a routine exam and passed away after CRP efforts were not able to revive him. From the results of the necropsy (an animal autopsy) and related analysis,…
UPDATE: Multipe reports from news outlets are that both Skylar Williams and her alleged abductor Ty'rell Pounds are dead following a possible shootout with police in, or near Louisville, Kentucky on Tuesday. A recent Facebook post from Pounds indicates the two were in a relationship and having trouble, including a…
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Friday, 08 February 2019 09:29
This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-2-8-19 Featured
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This week, recovering from a cyber attack, electronic surveillance, and digital license plates. We'll also hear about how cryptocurrency investors may have just lost millions of dollars, and a hedgehog inspired football helmet. ***Please note: This show is now available as a podcast on Apple and Android devices. To find…
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Wednesday, 06 February 2019 11:58
Firestone Racing Committed to Akron Through 2025
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INDYCAR and Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (Bridgestone) today announced a five-year partnership extension for the Firestone brand to continue serving as the sole tire supplier and Official Tire of the NTT IndyCar® Series through 2025. The agreement, which includes continued rights for Firestone as the Official Tire of the Indianapolis 500®,…
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Former Akron Mayor Don Plusquellic won't run against current Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan in the Democratic primary, but he says he's thinking about running in the general election--as an Independent. Listen here to this live, exclusive interview on the Ray Horner Show.
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Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan has announced changes to the process for recruiting police, fire, and EMS, including an increase in the maximum age for new hires. As of Monday, the maximum age to be hired as a police officer is up from 35 to 40, while the max age to be…
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Akron Police are investigating one attempted robbery and another actual robbery, both committed Friday night within a couple of hours of one another and within just about 5 miles of one another, too. First, just after 7 o'clock Friday night, a man wearing a ski mask walked into Two Monk's…
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Friday, 01 February 2019 09:41
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This week, hackers making headlines again, with a Cyber attack on the City of Akron, and out in California; sending scary messages through home security systems. We’ll also learn about a new super adhesive inspired by Gecko feet, drones that can fill potholes, and toasty new technology that can…
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A recall of infant ibuprofen has been expanded by Tris Pharma Incorporated, according to a report. The New Jersey-based pharmaceutical company first recalled the infant ibuprofen drops back in November last year due to a higher concentration of ibuprofen in the drug than it was labeled, some doses as high…
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Wednesday, 30 January 2019 08:37
USPS Cancels Some NEO Postal Services Amid Cold
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The United States Postal Service announced Tuesday night that carriers covering certain parts of Northeast Ohio and beyond will not deliver mail Wednesday, January 30th, as high temperatures are not even expected to hit zero degrees in most areas. Areas with the following 3-digit zip code beginnings will not be…
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