Akron Podcast

Do you live in Akron, Ohio? Want to keep up with what is going on in your city? This podcast is for you. We will cover local news (the good and the bad), Entertainment schedules, Updates on what your local representatives are up to (in a "just the facts / Non-biased fashion), and whatever else you'd like to hear.

Play Episode

Recent Episodes

View all

April 11, 2024

Akron Community Questions: A Young Life Altered by Police Fire

Welcome back to the Akron Podcast, where we tackle the tough stories affecting our community. Today is April 11th, 2024, and we have a difficult topic. This isn't an April Fool's Day prank—it's a serious incident involving T…

Dec. 15, 2023

My Trip To Stan Hywet

21-Year-Old Male Shot at Drive-Through Akron police and EMS were dispatched to the scene at about 11:15 p.m. Tuesday. They found the victim, an employee at the store, with an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at…

Dec. 11, 2023

Akron Police Keep Punching People In the Face

Akron Council Limits Public Input Akron City Council has implemented new rules, effective January 3, 2024, to restrict public comment during meetings. In an 8-5 vote, the council decided to move the meeting start time to 6:3…

Dec. 7, 2023

Avoid Jury Duty Scam

Jury Duty Scam Beware of a jury duty scam circulating in Summit County, as authorities issue a warning about fraudulent calls threatening fines and arrest for alleged failure to appear. Scammers may demand payments in Bitcoi…