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Fatal Police Shooting Report Coming Wednesday?
The report from Akron Police on the shooting of a city man by officers could come as early as Wednesday.
AUDIO Teen To Appeal Sentence Again
In an attempt to overturn his 13-year adult prison sentence, Tyree Feaster's attorney plans to appeal to the Ohio Supreme Court.
VIDEO Severe Thunderstorm Slams Akron
Black sky at 5:30pm in the middle of July, swirling clouds and sideways rain.
VIDEO Air Conditioners Targeted By Copper Thieves
Air conditioners are a target of some thieves who are looking to make some cash by scrapping the copper tubing.
Auto Parts Store Under Investigation
A business in Jackson Township is under investigation after authorities suspect they have received stolen property.
Construction Hits South Main Street
If you thought Akron road construction was finished, think again. South Main Street will be seeing some major improvements in the coming months and the orange barrels will be out again.
Despite Recalls, Official Says Food System Safe
Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer says he's confident the nation's food system is safe. But he adds that the meat processing industry will face constant challenges because bacteria carried in animals is constantly evolving.
AUDIO APD Swears In 14 New Recruits
Akron has 14 new members of the Akron Police Department as the new recruits took the oath of office Tuesday.
Jury Convicts Terrance Feaster Of Murder
Prosecutor Sherri Bevan Walsh says Terrance Feaster, 19, of Stanton Ave in Akron, was found guilty by a jury of Murder, a special felony, and Felonious Assault, a felony of the second degree.
AUDIO FOP Calls Police Firings 'Political'
The Fraternal Order of Police is calling the firing of two Akron cops a "politcial move" by Mayor Don Plusquellic that backfired, and now it's appeal time.
Mugged, Shot and Still Alive
An Akron man seems to be in stable condition after being beaten this morning and shot. In the head.
UPDATE Phantom Fireworks Fire Cause Unknown
The Division of State Fire Marshal is continuing its investigation of a fire in two Wayne County storage trailers at a Phantom Fireworks Store.
Investment Advisor Sentenced In State Scandal
An investment adviser has been sentenced to 12 years in prison on fraud charges related to the loss of $216 million in a hedge fund at the state agency for injured workers.
AUDIO High Court Decision To Have AMHA Impact
A ruling handed down by the Ohio Supreme Court today involving a case at Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority complex will have a huge impact on landlord-tenant relations.

  

AUDIO UPDATE Police Shoot To Kill Armed Suspect
posted 7/6/2008 7:49:15 PM

AUDIO State Smoking Ban: Ignored In Norton
posted 7/7/2008 2:56:12 AM

Two Hurt In Motorcyle Accident
posted 7/7/2008 6:54:19 AM

Thousands Complain Of Mysterious Credit Card Charges
posted 7/7/2008 10:49:38 PM

AUDIO InfoCision Expansion Approved
posted 7/7/2008 9:32:00 PM

Five Children, Mother Missing
posted 7/7/2008 5:06:33 AM

 







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