Ohio passed a law in 2021 that exempted people with mental illnesses from being executed. Nine inmates have been removed from ...

Prosecutors say they follow Ohio's death penalty law. But critics believe political pressure has driven disparities in cases ...

A retired Akron police detective who serves as a trainer and consultant says Akron's independent police auditor is biased.

"No Kings" protests are planned across Ohio on Oct. 18. See the full list of events near you, and protest rights you should ...

Akron unlawfully assessed municipal income tax on a non-resident’s settlement with her former employer based in the city, the worker told an Ohio appeals court.

Activists are calling for broader reforms of the city’s police department as frustrations mount from three police shootings ...

Akron police officer Davon Fields shot and killed Jazmir Tucker after hearing shots fired near Miller South School.

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has given conditional approval for venture capital firm General Catalyst to acquire Akron, Ohio-based Summa Health. In November, Summa reached a $485 million definitive ...

AKRON, Ohio (WJW) – A 24-year-old woman found guilty of murder by a Summit County jury has been sentenced to life in prison. According to a press release from the officer of Summit County Prosecutor ...