Letters From The Editor

2012-01-27T15:02:00.001-05:00

NFL Network's Jason LaCanfora is reporting that ex-Vikings coach Brad Childress comes to the Browns as offensive coordinator...

2012-01-27T07:54:00.001-05:00

TRAFFIC: Rt. 30 near Alabama Avenue is now OPEN in both directions after an early morning tanker crash.

2012-01-27T06:23:00.003-05:00

TRAFFIC: Streetsboro - Rt. 303 CLOSED between Stone Rd. and Jefferson St. due to flooding

2012-01-27T06:23:00.001-05:00

TRAFFIC: Stark County - Rt. 30 near Alabama Avenue is CLOSED in both directions due to a tanker crash.

2012-01-24T06:39:00.001-05:00

TRAFFIC: I-76 W to I-77 S CLOSED due to an overturned semi truck.

2012-01-23T15:19:00.001-05:00

For 47 years APD officer Frank Mancini paid the price for a stop with a bullet that paralyzed him. Now his journey is taking him home. http://ping.fm/MYqzD

2012-01-22T15:26:00.001-05:00

Rep. Giffords says she'll resign from Congress this week. More from AP: http://ping.fm/qGjDV

2012-01-20T16:40:00.001-05:00

That accident on Route 8 NORTHBOUND past Perkins has been cleared...just in time for regular afternoon rush hour traffic to fill in.

2012-01-20T16:29:00.001-05:00

DEVELOPING: Cuyahoga Falls rec center board reconsidering family membership policy after same-sex couple flap.

2012-01-20T16:00:00.001-05:00

Route 8 NORTHBOUND is a near parking lot again, a crash just past the Perkins exit. You're backed up to the Central Interchange.

2012-01-20T15:13:00.001-05:00

Good news out of CAK: Southwest Airlines announces Akron/Canton is one of 22 AirTran cities staying aboard their network....

2012-01-20T10:37:00.001-05:00

In Norton: The exit ramp will be CLOSED on Rt. 21 NB at Rt. 585 until noon. Crews will be cleaning up the roads.

2012-01-19T07:45:00.001-05:00

TRAFFIC: In Norton...Barber Road CLOSED between 76 and Morgan Street for utility work. Closure is expected to last between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

2012-01-18T11:12:00.001-05:00

Wadsworth high school given all clear, students back in classes. Some may have left during PD search of building.

2012-01-18T10:08:00.001-05:00

Wadsworth High students moved to middle school while police search building after anonymous threat. No injuries, all kids safe, dry, warm.

2012-01-18T07:21:00.001-05:00

TRAFFIC: Norton police say Rt. 21 Northbound, north of Rt. 585 is OPEN. You can still expect delays and slick spots on the roads.

2012-01-18T06:39:00.001-05:00

TRAFFIC: In Norton, Route 21 Northbound CLOSED at the Dorothy overpass due to a high number of accidents. North of Rt. 585.

2012-01-17T18:48:00.001-05:00

FirstEnergy figures up to five thousand without power in greater Akron area after 60 mph winds blew through.

2012-01-17T18:12:00.001-05:00

Report of a tree into a Kenmore home, on Ninth Street SW -- investigating now.

2012-01-17T17:34:00.001-05:00

Report: power line down Glenmount and Waterloo contributing to Firestone Park power outages. Treat power lines down as potential fatal!!!

2012-01-17T17:16:00.001-05:00

Severe thunderstorms moving east but still leaving behind high wind damages.

2012-01-17T16:57:00.001-05:00

Winds take down trees S. Hawkins near Delia, also reports of tree down on Trail Ave. along Manchester. Seeing damages? @akronnewsnow

2012-01-17T07:27:00.001-05:00

TRAFFIC: Some traffic lights out near the intersection of Brittain Road and Tallmadge Avenue due to a power outage.

2012-01-14T14:55:00.001-05:00

Reports of heavy lake effect snow up in the snowbelt, Lake/Geauga/Ashtabula. Enjoy Akron instead...maybe very light flurries, if that!

2012-01-14T13:07:00.001-05:00

The all clear's been sounded on the ramp from Route 21 to Route 585/Wooster in Norton. An earlier semi overturn has been cleared...

2012-01-13T14:27:00.001-05:00

21 SB at 76 now reopened; Rt 8 NB at Perkins has an accident in the left-hand lane.

2012-01-13T13:14:00.001-05:00

Norton PD closing 21 southbound at I-76 due to tractor-trailer wreck; hope to have it reopened by 2p.

2012-01-12T17:43:00.001-05:00

Gov. Kasich appoints Amy Corrigall Jones to Summit Common Pleas bench.

2012-01-11T20:06:00.001-05:00

ODOT says crash SR 18 westbound at SR 94 cleared.

2012-01-11T18:16:00.001-05:00

ODOT: SR 18 westbound at 94 closed at this time due to an accident. Not sure when it'll be reopened.

2012-01-09T15:50:00.001-05:00

Wow...a VERY big hit for Ohio's auto economy from Honda. Dispatch on new auto plant for Acura NSX revival. http://ping.fm/BxjVc

2012-01-04T14:45:00.001-05:00

FOP President Paul Hlynsky easily re-elected to eighth term. akronnewsnow.com/news/local/item/16751-fop-president-hlynsky-re-elected-handily

2012-01-03T06:49:00.001-05:00

TRAFFIC: Poor driving conditions reported in Portage County. Snow covered roads and poor visibility.

2012-01-03T06:03:00.001-05:00

Up and at 'em with Akron and Canton-area school closings. http://ping.fm/Sb9yp

2012-01-02T17:24:00.001-05:00

Add to the I-77 mess - report of an accident before Ghent Road on northbound 77. "Not bad yet", we're told, but be careful out there!

2012-01-02T16:39:00.001-05:00

Highway Patrol says poor driving conditions on I-77 near the rest area near Bath, and poor conditions on I-271 - careful in Northern Summit!

2012-01-01T15:17:00.001-05:00

Traffic cameras showing a slow run up I-77 pre-Browns game. Last time in months! Game is on 97.5 WONE and 1590 WAKR at 4:15....

2011-12-31T15:34:00.001-05:00

Earthquake 4.0 centered in Youngstown-Warren area; prepare for analysts to center on brine wells. http://ping.fm/03bnB

2011-12-21T09:11:00.001-05:00

TRAFFIC: The ramp at Wilbeth Rd. on I-77 South is CLOSED due to flooding.

2011-12-20T14:27:00.001-05:00

OSU learning it will not be allowed post-2012 bowl, Big Ten title games from NCAA. buckeyes

2011-12-19T17:16:00.001-05:00

From Ohio.com - Paul Winter says no to UA, stays at Wayne State. http://ping.fm/t0T5N

2011-12-17T18:15:00.001-05:00

Hearing a lot about icy conditions in Stark County, I-77 and elsewhere... Be safe tonight!

2011-12-17T17:00:00.001-05:00

There is a report of icy roads on SOUTHBOUND Route 21 at Eastern Road in Norton.

2011-12-17T16:14:00.003-05:00

It won't be perfect, but I-77 NB into Cleveland would probably be a better bet than using I-271 NB.

2011-12-17T16:14:00.001-05:00

Again, a different snow story in the Cleveland area. Heavy snow in the I-271 corridor, particularly.

2011-12-17T16:12:00.001-05:00

A little more snow in the Akron area, but we're told it's not causing any major headaches or tieups.

2011-12-17T12:53:00.001-05:00

There's not a LOT of snow in Cuyahoga County (north of I-480), but enough to slow people down and make it interesting on the roadways.

2011-12-17T12:51:00.001-05:00

With wet pavement and cold weather even in Akron, be careful driving out there...could still see slick spots.

2011-12-17T12:49:00.001-05:00

No traffic problems in the Akron area, but if you're headed to Cleveland...there's a lot more snow, and slow traffic in spots.

2011-12-13T16:07:00.001-05:00

THIS JUST IN Edward Williams bid to get out of prison early denied.

2011-12-13T15:30:00.001-05:00

UPDATE victims of double murder in Akron identified. http://ping.fm/7Mtzp

2011-12-13T15:29:00.001-05:00

BREAKING Sen. Sherrod Brown says postal closings all on hold in Ohio. Developing...

2011-12-12T08:08:00.001-05:00

TRAFFIC: Gilchrist Road seeing major delays in both directions under the bridge at 76 due to a car that flipped over.

2011-12-11T22:17:00.001-05:00

These soldiers WON'T be home for the holidays. They'll be serving the country. (Update, with audio): http://bit.ly/s0OLVE

2011-12-10T16:32:00.001-05:00

The University of Akron men's basketball team loses a close one up I-77 at the Wolstein Center...Cleveland State 69, Akron 66.

2011-12-09T20:40:00.001-05:00

AUDIO - Auditor about Akron's fiscal plan: "We need blueprint, but what we have is sketch on back of a cocktail napkin." http://ping.fm/Kxafi

2011-12-06T06:42:00.001-05:00

TRAFFIC: Flooding has Barber Rd. CLOSED b/n Norton Ave. and Morgan St. and Rt. 303 in Streetsboro CLOSED b/n Jefferson St. and Stone Rd.

2011-12-03T14:13:00.001-05:00

BREAKING NEWS: Herman Cain suspends his presidential campaign. ABC News will have more all day on 1590 WAKR and on AkronNewsNow.com...

2011-12-02T18:49:00.001-05:00

The IRS says it has millions in refunds in can't deliver. Here's the way to search Ohio names: http://ping.fm/v2tcJ

2011-11-30T14:41:00.001-05:00

Nice update from Chris Keppler -- see for yourself why CAK is growing at such a great rate. http://ping.fm/Ymth7

2011-11-28T14:14:00.001-05:00

Ohio State Urban Meyer announcement carried live on 1590 WAKR approximate 5:15 p.m.

2011-11-28T06:01:00.001-05:00

TRAFFIC: Copley Road is closed between Storer and Noah Avenue due to an early morning building fire.

2011-11-26T18:42:00.001-05:00

Call Rob Ianello former University of Akron football coach...he has been relieved of his duties today.

2011-11-26T14:38:00.003-05:00

Keep watching AkronNewsNow.com for the latest updates in this case...

2011-11-26T14:38:00.001-05:00

Summit Co. Medical Examiner's office says 47 year-old Timothy Kern of Massillon died of gunshot wounds to the head, a homicide.

2011-11-26T14:37:00.001-05:00

UPDATE: Summit Co. Medical Examiner's Office confirms ID of body found in Akron is that of Timothy Kern, linked to Craigslist killing case.

2011-11-25T17:27:00.001-05:00

UPDATE Another body found in Noble County after one's found in Akron, both could be linked to Craigslist murder: http://ping.fm/uGuF9

ANN Reports: Boozy Savings

2011-11-22T21:08:00.000-05:00

ANN Reports: Boozy Savings

2011-11-21T09:24:00.001-05:00

TRAFFIC: All lanes are now OPEN on 76 West at State St. A portion of the highway was closed after a load of bricks were dumped on the roadway.

2011-11-21T08:58:00.001-05:00

TRAFFIC: Police opened the left lane on 76 West at State Road. Still heavy traffic past the Kenmore Leg.

2011-11-21T08:27:00.001-05:00

TRAFFIC: 76 West between Barber and State Road is now closed due to a load of bricks on the roadway.

2011-11-19T12:04:00.001-05:00

TRAFFIC REMINDER: Crews are working on I-76 WESTBOUND in Brimfield, between Route 18 and Route 43. One lane open, const. ends at 1 PM.

2011-11-18T22:18:00.001-05:00

Unholy Friday night: both Walsh, SVSM fall in football regionals. More details coming @AkronNewsNow...

2011-11-18T17:22:00.001-05:00

We're told if you're on Manchester Road and can get to Cormany Drive, you might be able to rejoin Manchester via Portage Lakes Drive.

2011-11-18T17:18:00.001-05:00

ROAD CLOSURE: Manchester Rd just south of I-277 near former Young's...accident has forced closure of the road. ALT: 277 to S. Main to 619

2011-11-17T12:34:00.001-05:00

UPDATE Akron now pushing back opening of Smith-Riverview roundabout to 4p to finish road striping.

2011-11-16T09:07:00.001-05:00

TRAFFIC: Closing out your rush hour drive with clear roads.

2011-11-16T07:30:00.001-05:00

TRAFFIC: You will have plenty of time to get to work this morning. No major delays ahead.

2011-11-15T07:44:00.001-05:00

TRAFFIC: Storm caused problems with traffic lights southbound on the Y-Bridge and at the intersection between Darrow Rd. and Newton St.

2011-11-15T07:34:00.001-05:00

TRAFFIC: Picking up some heavier traffic on the roads for rush hour. No major delays ahead of you.

2011-11-13T12:33:00.001-05:00

Sad update to yesterday's "Ride For The 3095" story - a man riding to the starting point was killed on his motorcycle. More: http://ping.fm/YwptZ

2011-11-08T22:04:00.001-05:00

Laria widening Akron court clerk lead, Drew winning Stow Mayor's race. Issue 14 now down 494 vote with a few precincts left to count.

2011-11-08T21:20:00.001-05:00

Statewide voting: All issues sliding down to defeat with Issue 2 leading the way, a 2-1 loser.

2011-11-08T20:59:00.001-05:00

Stick a fork in these races: Plusquellic wins a seventh term, Issue 2 getting creamed statewide 63-37%. http://akronnewsnow.com/news/local/item/9136-vote-2011-your-results

2011-11-08T20:52:00.001-05:00

Plusquellic coasts, Laria pulling away and APS Issue 14 holding on -- by a slimmer margin. http://ping.fm/7Hwvs

2011-11-08T20:45:00.001-05:00

Done: Mayor Plusquellic wins seventh term, holding nearly 3-1 lead over Hensal with more than half the vote in.

2011-11-08T20:39:00.001-05:00

Laria takes early lead over Omobien as first precincts are counted following early votes. http://ping.fm/gcvs5

2011-11-08T20:26:00.001-05:00

Early voters love Dems but Akron Muni Clerk race the exception, very close. Early voters love school issues -- all of 'em.

2011-11-08T20:07:00.001-05:00

Here we go now -- first taste of early voting results in: http://ping.fm/VCyMx

2011-11-08T19:15:00.001-05:00

One-stop page with Summit County & Akron election results from @AkronNewsNow - http://ping.fm/UCTqo

2011-11-08T14:25:00.001-05:00

BREAKING from @CNN - Italy's beleaguered prime minister Berlusconi agrees to resign.

2011-11-07T14:15:00.001-05:00

Verdict reached in trial of Jackson Dr. Conrad Murray. Coverage on 1590 WAKR expected around 3:45 p.m.

2011-11-02T14:44:00.001-04:00

Barberton PD arrests 15-year old half-brother in murder, rape of 3-year old Makayla Jones last summer.

2011-11-01T17:09:00.001-04:00

UPDATE 271SB open all lanes to 71SB after earlier truck overturned. Time to motor on...

2011-11-01T14:44:00.001-04:00

271 SB to 71 - one lane now open after truck overturned, big slowdowns remainder of the afternoon.

2011-10-30T15:00:00.001-04:00

Find out the Ohio high school football playoff pairings NOW, on AkronNewsNow.com! http://ping.fm/8mumK

2011-10-28T18:35:00.001-04:00

NBA scrubs all games through end of November due to lockout, talks not progressing far enough per David Stern.

2011-10-27T14:16:00.001-04:00

Animals held by the Columbus Zoo after release by a Zanesville exotic farm owner are now heading back to his widow. Developing...

2011-10-26T16:30:00.001-04:00

Scrubbed by Mother: no Game Six of the World Series with rain in St. Louis tonight.

2011-10-22T17:11:00.001-04:00

UPDATE: FirstEnergy - all 1800 West Akron power customers should be back up after earlier outage, caused by snapped electric pole.