WAKR-AM (Akron, OH)

3 days ago | wakr.net | Jeanne Destro

Akron Police are sharing a surveillance photos of the four masked and hooded suspects in what they are calling a "terrifying and traumatic" home invasion Monday night, that put a 25 year old woman in the hospital with multiple gunshot wounds to her legs and abdomen. The photos show at least three of them were armed, and one was carrying a backpack, on their way to the back door of her home in the 300 block of East Crosier Street.

4 days ago | wakr.net | Jeanne Destro

Great news for history buffs, students, and really, anyone else who wants to explore the roots of Akron, as there is a new book out now, called “Akron at 200”. The 427 page publication is available now, as the city celebrates its Bicentennial, through the University Of Akron bookstore. The 27 chapter anthology is published by the University Of Akron Press, and sponsored by the city of Akron.

5 days ago | wakr.net | Jeanne Destro

Akron police say a 25 year old woman was shot multiple times in the legs and abdomen after a number of masked suspects broke in through the back door of her home in the 300 block of Crosier Street on Monday night at 9:38 PM. When police arrived on the scene, they were able to offer assistance until paramedics arrived to take her to the hospital. Now, they're looking for tips to help them find out who did it.

5 days ago | wakr.net | Jeanne Destro

After a transformer blew out in Goodyear Heights today, First Energy is bringing in a mobile substation to keep the power on in today's extremely high heat. To Akron City officials say to manage the load on the electrical grid; First Energy may have to implement rolling blackouts while repairs are being made. The outages would rotate on 90 minute intervals, and could continue up to 12 hours in the affected area around Brittain Road and East Avenue.

6 days ago | wakr.net | Jeanne Destro

Both Akron Municipal Court and the Summit County Fiscal Office are experiencing some issues today because of a power outage. As a result, the Municipal Court's offices and courtrooms are closed for the day, because of "air quality" inside the courthouse, at 172 South Broadway Street in downtown Akron. In addition, a the air conditioning is out at the Summit County Fiscal Office, at 175 South Main Street, which is just a couple of blocks from the courthouse.