Akron residents sentenced for roles in moving drugs from Cali to OhioThree Akron residents have pleaded guilty in a trafficking conspiracy that moved cocaine and meth from California to Ohio, federal authorities said.Akron Beacon Journal19d agoWhole story →Justicedrug trafficking sentences
Mike Johnson says AI companies should ensure safety, not CongressHouse Speaker Mike Johnson told CNN's "State of the Union" that AI developers, not Congress, bear responsibility for ensuring their products are safe.Akron Beacon Journal23d agoWhole story →GovernmentTechnologyMike Johnsonai regulation debate
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine defends Amy Acton campaign after fair incidentGov. Mike DeWine called the recent security incident involving Amy Acton at the Canfield Fair "reprehensible."Akron Beacon Journal27d agoWhole story →GovernmentJusticeMike DeWineohio gubernatorial campaign incident
DeWine calls death of Springfield Haitian student 'horrible tragedy'Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine called the death of a Haitian college student fitted with an ankle monitor a "horrible, horrible tragedy."Akron Beacon Journal1mo agoWhole story →GovernmentJusticeMike DeWinehaitian deportation controversy
Copley poised to hire Akron police lieutenant as next chiefAkron police Lt. Jason Beck is poised to be Copley's next chief of police, beating out his current boss for the role.Akron Beacon Journal1mo agoWhole story →JusticeJason Beckcopley police chief hiring
Jon Husted calls on NRSC to pull attack ad featuring Ohio familyU.S. Sen. Jon Husted urged the NRSC to pull an attack ad featuring a dead Ohio family, but said the ad's broader point still matters.Akron Beacon Journal1mo agoWhole story →GovernmentJusticeJon Hustedohio senate campaign ad controversy
GOP fears Ohio data center fight could cost Husted Senate seatNational Republicans warn anti-data center sentiment in Ohio could hurt U.S. Sen. Jon Husted and the tech industry at large.Akron Beacon Journal2mo agoWhole story →GovernmentTechnologyJon Hustedohio senate election
Akron mayor addresses firing of officer, settlement with Tucker estateIn an interview following new steps to address the fatal shooting of Jazmir Tucker, Akron Mayor Shammas Malik says city must adopt better practices.Akron Beacon Journal2mo agoWhole story →JusticeShammas Malikakron police settlement
City of Akron enacts zoning change to reflect data center concernsA zoning change crafted by Akron Mayor Shammas Malik's administration and approved by City Council reflects concerns about data centers' growth.Akron Beacon Journal2mo agoWhole story →BuildTechnologyShammas Malikakron zoning change
