AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - The cause of the fire that killed a 20-year-old Akron woman in December has now been ruled arson. The Ohio Blue Ribbon Arson Committee is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the suspect.

An Akron police officer was found to be at fault for an accident in Highland Square that smashed up four cars, and an internal investigation revealed he violated department policy.

Akron Mayor Shammas Malik will meet with organizations to get answers on questions raised by the president's executive orders.

According to the Akron Zoo, the birds are being moved indoors as a precaution and all of them "remain healthy."

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office arrested two Akron men on Tuesday on drug charges. In a release from the department, Daekwan Allen Sanders, 21, 1793 Gaylord Drive, Akron, Ohio, and Richard Lakaile McCallister,

We know you love our feathered friends as much as we do,” the Akron Zoo stated. “The health and welfare of our birds is our top priority.”

AKRON, Ohio (WKRC) - An Ohio elementary school went into lockdown due to ICE activity in the area. According to WOIO, citing the Akron Education Association (AEA), Forest Hill CLC was placed on lockdown after agents with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) were seen patrolling near school grounds.

Stories of Strength and Legacy event Feb. 8 to honor the legacies of historical civil rights figures Sara Lucy Bagby and Sojourner Truth. Event admission is free, but registration is requested.

An Akron man is in custody following a late-night traffic stop that revealed drug trafficking activities in Noble County. According to the Noble County

Kent State hosts the Akron Zips after VonCameron Davis scored 24 points in Kent State's 75-57 win over the Bowling Green Falcons.

It doesn't exactly have the ring of Taco Tuesday but Chipotle fans can score a free burrito today. The chain is offering a free entrée today (Jan. 28) with the purchase of another entrée at all of its Greater Akron locations in celebration of the Ohio State Buckeyes national championship.

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