Here’s some of the news that happened this week in Akron history, including the formation of a new county, an NAACP lawsuit and the sale of a mall.

Samantha Stevens, 24, pleaded guilty to reckless homicide Thursday in the 2021 shooting death of her boyfriend, who she said had physically abused her.

SportsLine's model just revealed its college basketball picks for Akron Zips vs. Ohio Bobcats in the MAC on Friday

A former CEO and one of his top executives at an Ohio energy company have been indicted on federal racketeering charges.

Check out how Isaiah Gray, Amani Lyles and Nate Johnson led the University of Akron to a win over Ohio in a MAC men's basketball showdown Friday.

Ohio had one lead (3-2) in the first half of the game. The Bobcats lost by double digits despite making 30 of 33 free throws. Akron was 12 of 15. Akron is now 12-5 overall and 5-0 in MAC play. Ohio is 10-7 and 4-1.

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced Thursday that he's running for governor to replace term-limited Gov. Mike DeWine in 2026.

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Ohio State won the College Football Playoff on Monday. Memories came flooding back to 2014 national champs Devin Smith, Steve Miller and Doran Grant.

Cincinnati Children's and Akron (Ohio) Children's have launched a cardiovascular care partnership. The two hospitals have previously partnered on otolaryngology care, hepatology care, and bone marrow and kidney transplants for children and teens, according to a Jan. 22 news release from Cincinnati Children's.

Looking for sports bars in the Akron area to watch Ohio State and Notre Dame faceoff in the national championship game? Here's a list.

Ohio Bobcats (10-6, 4-0 MAC) at Akron Zips (11-5, 4-0 MAC) Akron, Ohio; Friday, 6 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Zips -3.5; over/under is 159 BOTTOM LINE: Akron hosts Ohio after Nate Johnson ...