ZIPS Soccer Team Added to the BIG EAST Conference
Written by Steffany MurdockThe BIG EAST Conference has added a new affiliate member, The University of Akron, for the 2023 season. Jared Embick, head coach of the Akron Zips men's soccer team, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show Wednesday. They discussed the opportunity, the team, and more.
Bobby DiBiasio of the Cleveland Guardians joined the Ray Horner Morning Show for his weekly episode of Hey Bobby! This week the two discussed the relationship between Terry Francona and Carl Willis, Carl's role with the young guys, and more!
Three guys spraying bullets outside a home, two women injured, and nobody knows who did it.
Yet.
That's the word from Akron Police, who say three men jumped out of a vehicle that had been driving southbound in the 500 block of Gridley Avenue in Akron's Middlebury neighborhood, at about 3:48PM Monday afternoon, and opened fire.
A 65 year old woman standing on her front porch got hit in the shoulder, and a woman standing outside the house got shot in the hand. Both ended up at the hospital with non-life-threatening wounds, but so far; police say they have no idea who did it.
What they do have; is more than 40 shell casings, and at least three bullet-riddled homes and vehicles to show for it.
Anyone with information that can help police track down the shooters, should call the Akron Police Detective Bureau, at 330-375-2490, or 330-375-2Tip.
You can also provide information anonymously, in the following ways:
- The Summit County Crimestoppers, call 330-434-COPS
- Text TIPSCO with your tips to 274637
- Download the Akron PD app and submit information by texting Tips411or by accessing the link
- Or, on www.AkronCops.org
Evacuation at the University of Akron after a Chemical Spill
Written by Katie Lee
A chemical spill at the University of Akron yesterday that led to an evacuation and one student being taken to the hospital as a precaution.
A university spokesperson tells 19 News that it happened in a lab inside the Knight Chemical Building when a student dropped a bottle containing 1,3 Diaminopropane that splashed onto the students pants. 1,3 Diaminopropane is a flammable industrial compound that is toxic to the skin.
The student was immediately placed in the chemical shower and the Akron Fire department was called. The lab and adjacent buildings were evacuated and the student was transported to Akron General as a precaution. The buildings have since been reopened but the lab remains closed while the spilt chemicals are cleaned up.
Malaria has been detected in the United States. The Summit County Health Commissioner, Donna Skoda, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to talk about the country's 5 documented cases. Mosquitoes have been identified as the cause and Donna says it is very concerning.
New Jobs On The Way: Amazon Expands Investment In Ohio
Written by Jeanne Destro
Amazon Web Services (AWS) plans to invest $7.8 billion dollars by the end of 2029, to expand data center operations in Central Ohio, which, according to Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, is the second-largest single private sector company investment in Ohio history.
The new data centers will contain computer servers, data storage drives, networking equipment, and other forms of technology infrastructure used to power cloud computing.
Exactly where they will be located has not yet been determined, and DeWine says numerous locations are under consideration.
DeWine notes that Amazon is already one of the largest private-sector employers in the state, and that the company's continued growth "further cements Ohio as the heart of our nation's technology and innovation".
AWS launched its first data centers in the Midwest in 2016, and currently operates data center campuses in Franklin and Licking counties.
According to JP Nauseef, President and CEO of JobsOhio, this new investment will create 230 direct jobs, and an estimated 1,000 support jobs.
Additional Charges For Suspect Shot By Tallmadge Police Last Week
Written by Jeanne Destro
Tallmadge Police say the 42 year old suspect upon whom two of their officers openend fire last Thursday, June 22, now faces additional charges.
Tallmadge Police Chief, Ronald Williams, says Larry Beal, who is now in custody for Aggravated Arson, will be additionally charged with two counts of felonious assault on an officer, weapon under disability, and failure to comply with an officer.
Those charges relate to the night Beal was arrested, when police say they responded to a report that there was a person with outstanding warrants present in the 1100 Block of Woods Drive. When they arrived, police say, Beal fled and led them on a pursuit which ended in Stark County. Then, they allege he pointed a gun at them, and two officers shot at him, resulting in what police describe as "minor" injuries.
But it wasn't until after they called in a SWAT team, that officers could finally arrest him, as he had barricaded himself inside a truck.
After that, police say they took him to the hospital for treatment of "minor" injuries he sustained in the shooting, and was then booked into the Summit County Jail for Aggravated Arson. Willaims says the the new charges will be filed against him today.
The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigations, meanwhile, is investigating the actions of the officers who shot at Beal, and they have been placed on administrative leave.
An Apparent Murder-Suicide at a Northeast Ohio Giant Eagle
Written by Katie Lee
Police in North Olmsted are investigating an apparent murder-suicide that occurred at a Giant Eagle grocery store Sunday morning.
The Akron Beacon Journal reports that police were called to the store located at 27264 Lorain Road around 9:30 am, with the authorities saying that 60-year-old Bernard Smith fatally shot his ex-wife, 63-year-old Susan Peterson while she was working at the store. When officers arrived they found both Smith and Peterson dead from gunshot wounds. The two had been divorced since 2004 and Peterson had been an employee at that Giant Eagle for almost 4 years.
About 200 customers and 67 employees were at the store at the time of the shooting with North Olmsted Police Chief Bob Wagner saying that, "We're very, very fortunate that no one else was hurt or injured.”
EV Charging Stations: Expanding to Meet Demands
Written by Steffany MurdockJeff Gilbert, CBS's Auto Industry Analist, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show Monday. Ford and GM are partnering with Tesla to ensure that all makes have availability to charging stations. Jeff talks about how the companies are working to develop a charging network.
An Amber Alert has been issued for 15 year old Keshaun Williams of Cleveland. He was last seen at a house party last Wednesday, and has not returned home.
Keshuan, known as “Kee” was last seen June 17th wearing black jogging pants, a t-shirt, and gray and red Jordan tennis shoes.
His mother says she called him around 10:30 pm the night of the party telling him to come home but he never showed, adding that it’s very unlike him.
Kee is a black male, 5 feet 7 inches tall, 130 pounds, with black braided hair and brown eyes.
Police believe it may be a case of abduction and ask anyone with information to call 911.
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Update: Missing New Franklin Man Found Dead In Lake
Written by Jeanne Destro
Two Tallmadge Police officers have been placed on administrative leave, and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigations is looking into an incident during which they shot and injured man they claim pointed a gun at them late Thursday night.
It all started, police say, when they responded to the 1100 block of Woods Drive in Tallmadge, on a report of a man with outstanding warrants being present. Then, he fled in a vehicle and led them on a pursuit that ended in Lawrence Township, in Stark County.
Once they caught up with him, police allege he pointed a gun at them, and officers fired their weapons in response. After that, he barricaded himself inside a truck; they called in the Canton Regional SWAT team, and he was arrested.
Police say 42 year old Larry Beal was slightly injured, and that they took him to the hospital for treatment, before taking him to the Summit County Jail, where he is being held on Aggravated Arson charges, with additional charges, they say, "forthcoming".
**this story was updated on June 26**
New Franklin Police: Help Find Missing 90 Year Old Man
Written by Jeanne Destro
New Franklin Police say 90 year old Joseph Latona is missing, and they need your help to find him.
Police say he left his home, which is located near Portage Lakes State Park, to go for a walk at about 9PM on Wednesday. They were asking for volunteers to help fire and rescue personnel search the park, earlier this morning.
If you can help with the search, or have any information that can help them find him; please contact New Franklin Police:330-882-3281.
In addition, they posted this link for anyone who would like to assist in the search. https://www.ohioresponds.odh.ohio.gov
Day Two: NTSB Train Derailment Hearing In East Palestine, Watch Now
Written by Jeanne Destro
The National Transportation Safety Board's hearing into exactly what happened, and what caused the Norfolk-Southern Railways train derailment and subsequent toxic chemical release continues today.
Watch now: