/tags/akron Akron en-US Copyright Fri, 06 Dec 2024 18:12:02 GMT /2024-12-06/akron-not-releasing-name-of-officer-who-fatally-shot-15-year-old-despite-calls-for-transparency The city has decided not to release the name of the officer who fatally shot 15 year old Jazmir Tucker, Mayor Shammas Malik said. Meanwhile, the lawyers representing the family have called on the city to be fully transparent and respond to records requests. Fri, 06 Dec 2024 18:12:02 GMT /2024-12-06/akron-not-releasing-name-of-officer-who-fatally-shot-15-year-old-despite-calls-for-transparency Abigail Bottar, Anna Huntsman /2024-12-05/akron-police-release-bodycam-footage-from-fatal-shooting-of-15-year-old The shooting is under investigation by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation. The two officers who initially approached Jazmir Tucker have been placed on administrative leave. Thu, 05 Dec 2024 22:59:20 GMT /2024-12-05/akron-police-release-bodycam-footage-from-fatal-shooting-of-15-year-old Anna Huntsman, Abigail Bottar /2024-06-12/a-1-a-m-text-blast-inside-one-akron-hospitals-scramble-to-treat-mass-shooting-victims Summa Health's Akron Campus sent out a code yellow alert for a mass casualty event in the early morning hours on Sunday, June 2. Many emergency room employees who were at home were awakened from their beds and rushed to the hospital to treat a surge of patients with bullet wounds. Wed, 12 Jun 2024 09:55:00 GMT /2024-06-12/a-1-a-m-text-blast-inside-one-akron-hospitals-scramble-to-treat-mass-shooting-victims Taylor Wizner /2024-06-03/akron-leader-calls-for-community-policing-as-shooting-suspect-remains-at-large Residents are being urged to speak out if they have information about a mass shooting that occurred in East Akron overnight on Sunday. Mon, 03 Jun 2024 22:38:10 GMT /2024-06-03/akron-leader-calls-for-community-policing-as-shooting-suspect-remains-at-large Anna Huntsman /2024-06-02/24-injured-one-killed-in-akron-overnight-mass-shooting One 27-year-old male was killed in the shooting. Police are investigating and encourage the community to reach out with tips. Sun, 02 Jun 2024 16:31:18 GMT /2024-06-02/24-injured-one-killed-in-akron-overnight-mass-shooting Zaria Johnson, Anna Huntsman /2024-05-29/akron-to-unveil-landmark-commemorating-abolitionist-sojourner-truth The Sojourner Truth Legacy Plaza commemorates the abolitionist's famous "Ain't I A Woman?" speech, which she gave in Akron 173 years ago on May 29, 1851. Wed, 29 May 2024 10:10:00 GMT /2024-05-29/akron-to-unveil-landmark-commemorating-abolitionist-sojourner-truth Anna Huntsman /2023-07-17/in-its-85th-year-soap-box-derby-world-championship-in-akron-connects-generations-of-racers This is the first time in three years that all of the derby's annual events will take place, including the opening parade. The parade was cancelled due to protests in Downtown Akron in 2022. Tue, 18 Jul 2023 14:53:00 GMT /2023-07-17/in-its-85th-year-soap-box-derby-world-championship-in-akron-connects-generations-of-racers Jenna Bal /2023-06-06/paintings-guitars-and-comics-antiques-roadshow-brings-thousands-to-akron The popular PBS show will air three episodes from Akron next year, its sixth visit to Ohio but the first to the Rubber City and Stan Hywet. Tue, 06 Jun 2023 18:50:35 GMT /2023-06-06/paintings-guitars-and-comics-antiques-roadshow-brings-thousands-to-akron Kabir Bhatia, Jean-Marie Papoi /2023-06-05/akrons-stan-hywet-prepares-for-antiques-roadshow The historic Akron site is one of five stops for the show's 28th season, slated to air on PBS in 2024, including three episodes shot here. Mon, 05 Jun 2023 16:00:00 GMT /2023-06-05/akrons-stan-hywet-prepares-for-antiques-roadshow Kabir Bhatia /2023-03-29/lebron-james-new-house-three-thirty-aims-to-boost-akrons-families-and-economy The LeBron James Family Foundation is trying to create a network of support for young people and families in Akron, and the new House Three Thirty center is the latest extension of James’ promise to the city. Fri, 31 Mar 2023 09:00:03 GMT /2023-03-29/lebron-james-new-house-three-thirty-aims-to-boost-akrons-families-and-economy Conor Morris