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Here's every individual event champion from indoor track and field and outdoor track and field in NCAA history.
Akron Beacon Journal Executive Editor Cheryl Powell shows her one word to describe Akron, "newsworthy," in the Beacon Journal office in downtown. Akron is a city with a lot happening.
During a recent visit to Tear-Ez in downtown Akron, patrons and a bartender said rough political climate for LGBTQ+ rights hasn't affected them yet.
AKRON, Ohio — A 39-year-old Akron woman was sentenced Thursday to life in prison with no chance of parole for the rape of an infant.
The Akron woman who was shot in her home by masked invaders earlier this week said the shooting occurred while she was trying to protect herself with a gun. No arrests have been made.
45-year-old Scott Jacobson of Akron was sentenced to life without parole for raping two children in his care, according to Summit County Prosecutor Elliot Kolkovich.
In today's news: Chapel Hill names Ted Voorhees as town manager, and UNC's Drake Powell goes to the Nets in the NBA Draft.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will give his semiannual testimony before the Senate Banking Committee on Wednesday morning, as President Trump ramps up criticism over the central bank’s … ...
Akron seeks public input on a new public order policy following a lawsuit settlement and aims to balance safety and First Amendment rights during mass gatherings.