Episodes of the Akron Podcast

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 Ta...

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 ...

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 6:30...

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 Bitcoin...

The Akron Police Department's internal investigation has determined that the eight officers involved in the shooting death of Jayland Walker did not violate police policies. “I found that the facts and circumstances of this t...

77 South Ramp at Interchange to Close For a Year A big change in the Akron freeway system starting Monday night. The Interstate 76 ramp to I-77 South at the Central Interchange will close for a year. That sharp-turn ramp …

Experience a Close Encounter with the Goodyear Blimp at the Santa Claus Express Toy Drive in Mogadore The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. is teaming up with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve for the annual Santa Claus Express holida...

Why Isn't Akron Pro-Peace? This is Nonsense Akron City Council's unanimous Oct. 16 vote adopting a resolution condemning the deadly Oct. 7 attack by Hamas militants in Israel has led activists to pack into council chambers fo...

Your Water Bill is Going up in 2024 The city of Akron has announced a restructuring of its water rates in 2024, increasing from $2.73 to $3.06 per HCF (hundred cubic feet). Residential customers will also incur a fixed infras...

Wild Lights At the Zoo Return Wild Lights, the annual holiday event at Akron Zoo, will return for the 2023 holiday season from Nov. 24 to Dec. 29. The event features a lighting display with over one million lights, including …

Cedar Point and Six Flags Merge Cedar Fair, the parent company of Cedar Point and Kings Island, is merging with Six Flags Entertainment, the world's largest regional theme park operator. The goal is to create a stronger opera...

Snow is On the Way The National Weather Service is predicting a 60% chance of precipitation in the Akron area Tuesday night with a low of 28 degrees. With a cold front moving through the area, the precipitation will likely …

Ever Wonder How Athletes Get Paid So Much? Bookie.com has once again donned its financial detective hat to unveil the annual sticker shock of attending an NBA game with the whole family. They've scrutinized everything, from t...

Akron Is A Tech Hub Akron has been designated a Regional Technology and Innovation Hub by the U.S. Department of Commerce, making it eligible for up to $70 million in federal funding. U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown announced the sel...

Local politics and new city roles. 1:38 New positions in the city government are being advertised by the assumed mayor's transition team. Local news and events in Akron, Ohio. 2:53 Upcoming concerts and podcast updates. 4:33 Bonnie Raitt concert announced …

We have an update on Senate Bill 83 and First Energy is leaving the First Energy Building downtown. Some great concerts are coming to town if you remember the 80's, and it's now easier to lose all your money from …

To learn something you have to get out of your comfort zone, but according to an article about Senate Bill 83, that may soon be illegal. Bill that would prohibit discomfort should make you VERY uncomfortable. National Park Sc...

Today we have a fun way to check out Animals at the Zoo (including some of the Akron zoo), we; unfortunately, we add another death to the Akron Killings Map. Need an ID to vote? They are free. Apparently, there …

As warm weather is arriving, things are picking up and events are launching new seasons, groundbreaking and more, as the city hopes there won't be more window-breaking Mentioned In This Episode Akron groundbreaking for Lock 3...

If you don't have a credit/debit card, you might look into it. If you have a cell phone, you need to ignore it more. Dewine might glow in the dark in the future. Welcome to the Akron Podcast. Akron Events …

Akron outsourced their non-emergency ambulance calls, and that company appears to be in a position to extort the city. As it takes a year to bring on a new EMT worker, things could become very bad come August 2023 when …

Lebron James and his foundation continue to bless Akron residents as they add more value to downtown as house 330 opens to help people gain job skills. Join the School of Podcasting Value For Value How to use new parking …

Gas prices are down as Akron starts a rebrand. We prepared for the grand jury decision on Jayland Walker (which makes me scratch my head). Get to know your Mayoral Candidates, as we have seven people running. They are taking …

Akron Teachers Don't Need to Redefine Assault According to Pat Shipe, the president of AEA, 63 assaults against teachers have been reported this school year. Data provided by the district shows there were 249 disciplinary hea...