• Akron: Gunfire near Akron police injures two bystanders | June 08
    Jun 8 2026
    Akron police are investigating two separate shootings in high-traffic areas, including one in Highland Square, leaving bystanders injured, while city officials face backlash over outdated laws allowing sex offenders near schools. The city is also preparing for Independence Day events and launching new public transit updates as part of its "Next Stop: Akron" initiative.
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  • Akron News Today — June 07
    Jun 7 2026
    Akron's Local Wire is facing technical issues today, delaying the full news report. Listeners are urged to check back tomorrow for updates on local happenings, city council decisions, and community events.
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  • Akron: Akron celebrates historic Blimp Day honoring Goodyear's 101-year legacy | June 06
    Jun 6 2026
    Akron celebrates Goodyear’s 101-year legacy with its first Blimp Day, featuring two blimps flying over all 24 neighborhoods. METRO bus drivers are set to reject new contract terms, risking service disruptions as negotiations reach a critical point.
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  • Akron: Missing man sought in Akron after nearly a year | June 05
    Jun 5 2026
    Akron police are seeking public help to locate a missing man last seen in downtown Akron since September 2025. The Akron Zoo broke ground on a new giraffe habitat as city leaders push forward with an Ohio commission to improve local grid integrity.
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  • Akron: Water plant incident leaves 3 hospitalized, shelter lifted | June 04
    Jun 4 2026
    Akron residents should stay informed about the chlorine gas incident at the Akron Water Plant that hospitalized three people and led to a shelter-in-place order. The city also saw seven new eateries open in May, including a farm-to-table bistro and a fusion tapas spot, while a new school attendance program called East Cluster is being piloted to reduce absenteeism.
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  • Akron: Akron police continue investigating a mass shooting two years later | June 03
    Jun 3 2026
    Akron police continue to seek public input on a two-year-old mass shooting investigation, while the state invests $1.8 million in new housing for Middlebury. Voters also receive election guides, and a new exhibit at Stan Hywet Hall explores Akron’s industrial history through family stories.
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  • Akron: Akron data centers secure $42M tax break ahead of state pause | June 02
    Jun 2 2026
    Akron's downtown sees new mural at Crafty Steere amid renovations, while two data centers secure $42 million tax break. Johnny Cash fans can now enjoy the Folsom Prison Experience at Akron Civic Theatre through June.
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  • Akron: Akron market fire sparks emergency response | June 01
    Jun 1 2026
    Akron's Local Wire update covers a market fire under investigation, a local athlete's triumph over Type 1 diabetes, and community concerns over a proposed data center in Shalersville. The episode also highlights Evahanna Cruz's insights on growth through discomfort and Akron's track scene success.
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