Akron
Coverage of Akron in the Nexus archive.
- Catching Our Eye News Roundup, July 29, 2026
Cincinnati Public Schools proposes a new income tax levy to address budget gaps and potential service cuts. Akron approves stricter regulations for data centers, while Somali business owners in Columbus report increased harassment linked to Medicaid fraud allegations. Anduril Industries begins producing autonomous drones in Ohio, and federal judges criticize the Trump-era Justice Department for unethical conduct.
- MrBeast, LeBron James, and others team up to help 100 kids fight cancer
MrBeast and LeBron James are partnering to support 100 children with cancer through fundraising, awareness, and personalized experiences. The collaboration involves multiple organizations and includes events like meeting celebrities, attending screenings, and participating in blood drives.
- These are the most stressed-out cities in America, report says
A WalletHub report identifies the 10 most stressed cities in the U.S. based on 39 metrics across four categories: work stress, financial stress, family stress, and health and safety stress. The list includes cities like Detroit, Baltimore, Cleveland, and Memphis.
- These are the most stressed-out cities in America, report says
A report by WalletHub identified the 10 most stressed cities in the U.S. based on 39 metrics across four categories: work stress, financial stress, family stress, and health and safety stress. The top cities listed include Detroit, Baltimore, Cleveland, Memphis, Shreveport, Gulfport, Philadelphia, Jackson, Akron, and St. Louis.
- 15-year-old shot, killed during dog attack, medical examiner says
A 15-year-old boy, Josiah Harris, was shot and killed during a dog attack in Akron, Ohio, when a 14-year-old boy fired multiple shots while being attacked by Harris's dog. Harris's family described him as a loving and protective teenager, and no charges have been filed against the 14-year-old who is receiving medical treatment for injuries.
- 15-year-old shot, killed during dog attack, medical examiner says
A 15-year-old boy was shot and killed during a dog attack in Akron, Ohio, after a 14-year-old visitor fired multiple shots while being attacked by the dog. The shooter, who injured himself and the dog, was hospitalized, while the deceased, Josiah Harris, was described as a protective and loving teenager by family. No charges have been filed.
- 15-year-old shot, killed during dog attack, medical examiner says
A 15-year-old boy was shot and killed during a dog attack in Akron, Ohio, after a 14-year-old visitor fired a gun while being attacked by the dog. The shooter, who was injured, and the dog received medical treatment, while the deceased was identified as Josiah Harris, a triplet whose family described him as loving and protective.
- Ohio Black-owned businesses, payroll has increased, bringing bigger share of economy to group
Black-owned businesses in Ohio increased payroll by 82% between 2017 and 2023, employing over 64,000 workers. While Cincinnati and Toledo saw significant growth in Black-owned businesses, Dayton and Youngstown experienced declines. The Health Policy Institute of Ohio and Brookings Institution highlighted structural barriers and policy challenges affecting Black business growth.
- Federal investigators search for cause of fatal Akron plane crash into home
A plane crashed into a house in Akron, Ohio, on Thursday, resulting in a fatal incident. Federal investigators are searching for the cause of the crash. The incident occurred in a residential area and caused significant damage.
- At least two people dead after small plane crashes into house in Ohio
A small plane crashed into a house in Akron, Ohio, killing at least two people. No injuries were reported from the ground at the crash site. The incident occurred in Akron, Ohio.
- 2 dead after small plane crashes into house, causing a fire: Authorities
A small plane crashed into a house, causing a fire and resulting in two fatalities, according to the Akron Fire Department. The victims were found dead in the plane. The incident occurred in Akron.
- Small plane crashes into Ohio home killing 2 on board, igniting blaze in residential area
A small plane crashed into a home in Ohio, killing two people on board and sparking a large fire. The crash occurred in a residential neighborhood near downtown Akron. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will investigate.