Its been one year since Melanie Elkins body was found in an Akron alley near South Arlington Street. Now, her grandmother said shes making sure her name is not forgotten. It seems like yesterday, and it seems like forever ago, said Rhonda Elkins-Chapman. 13-year-old girl's body found in Akron; police investigating READ MORE: 13-year-old girl's body found in Akron; police investigating Elkins-Chapman said shes still at a loss for words every day she realizes her granddaughter, Melanie, is no longer here. You miss her, but you know shes in good hands, said Elkins-Chapman. One year ago, on June 1 ..read more

Next Wednesday is Juneteenth, and Akron is one of many communities across Northeast Ohio that have celebrations planned, including the activation of its splash pad. This year is a very exciting year because its our fifth year, said former Akron City Councilwoman Tara Mosley Weems. Even in the midst of everything thats going on in the last week here in the city, right here in East Akron, people are just excited. It's been a difficult nine days for the Akron community following a deadly shooting at a street party that left 28 people injured and one man dead on the citys East Side. Akron establis ..read more

Akron police are investigating after a 19-year-old man died in a motorcycle crash. The crash happened around 10:15 p.m. on South Hawkins Avenue. According to police, a 50-year-old woman driving a Toyota Sienna was heading east on Edgemoor Avenue and turned north onto South Hawkins Avenue in the path of the 19-year-old man riding his Yamaha. Police said the Yamaha struck the van. The man was ejected from the motorcycle and sustained critical injuries. He was transported to Cleveland Clinic Akron General Medical Center, where he later died. His identity has not been released. The woman and a 15 ..read more

Akron city and safety officials held a news conference Monday afternoon to provide updates regarding the June 2 shooting that left one person dead and dozens injured during an East Akron street party. Watch the full news conference: Akron establishing Victim Assistance Fund for those hurt, killed in party shooting According to Akron Police Chief Brian Harding, the number of victims in the June 2 shooting is now at 28. This comes after the city initially said 27 people were shot, then changed it to 25 and then back to 27. Harding said the 28th victim was initially interviewed as a witness, and ..read more

The Akron community continues to come together and help each other heal from the mass shooting that occurred last Sunday. News 5 previously reported the shooting left one man dead and 26 others injured. Dozens hurt, 1 killed in overnight Akron shooting Angelo Anderson is a professional counselor from Minority Health Group; the group partnered with multiple organizations to support those impacted by the shooting. "It just saddens me that these things have taken place here in this city, but it puts a passion and a light of fire under me to want to try to do something about it," said Anderson. Ea ..read more

The Akron Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Saturday afternoon. Around 3:25 p.m., officers responded to the area of Raymond and Bartges Streets and located a 20-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the back, Akron Police said. The man was pronounced dead on the scene, Akron Police said. Detectives on the scene collected shell casings and other evidence, and police said they received information that multiple men were seen leaving the scene following the shooting. The circumstances surrounding the shooting are unknown at this time, and anyone with information is ..read more

A cow fell out of a trailer it was being hauled in on Interstate 77 NB near Interstate 76 EB in Akron Friday evening. According to the Akron Police Department, calls came in around 6 p.m. about a small to mid-sized cow walking on the highway. Police said the cow fell out of its trailer, and the vehicle hauling it kept going. The incident caused a traffic delay in the area, and thankfully, no injuries were reported, including the cow. The cow was corraled after it made its way onto Interstate 76. It was later transported to a facility in Magadore until the owner could be found ..read more

Every first Friday during the Spring and Summer months, Downtown Canton hosts "First Friday" to draw people in for a good time and to also help revitalize the area. Its all about economic development, said First Friday Manager Jonathan Becker. 17 years ago, Becker told News 5 that the monthly event started as a way to expose people to Downtown Canton. The artists originally began to hold First Fridays; they were the ones that organized it. They started the whole tradition, said Becker. Now, the celebration has grown into a city-wide event filled with live entertainment, food and support from l ..read more

Starting at 11 p.m. Friday, the parking lot behind the Highland Square Chipotle in Akron will close on weekend evenings, according to Akron Mayor Shammas Malik. The City of Akron will close off the area directly behind the buildings due to "concerning activity" such as drinking and loud noise behind the buildings at night, Malik said. The lot will reopen in the mornings, Malik said. We want to allow the businesses in this area to operate and serve customers and also respect the neighbors in Highland Square, said Service Director Chris Ludle in a statement. Weve taken this step in the past and ..read more

An Akron neighborhood is still working to heal after more than two dozen people were shot, and one was killed at a party this past weekend. Number of people wounded by gunfire at Akron street party shooting is now 27, including 1 fatality On Friday, a group went door to door asking people how they were doing and if they needed any support. Organized by former Akron City Councilwoman Tara Mosley-Weems, pastors, victim assistance, Akron Police Officers, and other city leaders canvassed the neighborhood. Akron pastors rallying together following deadly street party The group had 30 ring doorbell ..read more