Morning Headlines

The attorney for the family says he is concerned about possible collusion between the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation and the Fraternal Order of Police; Convicted former Cleveland City Councilman Kenneth Johnson has asked for early release from federal prison citing health issues; Democratic gubernatorial candidate Nan Whaley wants a major overhaul to the state's energy policy as the anniversary of the nuclear bailout bill approaches ... and more stories.

The ruling will not affect this year's general election; Governor DeWine plans to re-nominate an anti-abortion lobbyist to the state's medical board for a third term; and more stories; Akron high school football coaching legend dies.

Mayor Justin Bibb announced policy measures aimed at protecting abortion rights including a vow to make any related investigation a low priority; Akron city officials discussed plans for a citizen review board to hear residents' complaints about police officers.

Mayor Dan Horrigan signed an executive order lifting the curfew on Sunday; Family of Tamir Rice unveiled a memorial at the site of the 12-year-old's fatal police shooting; and more stories.

Dr. Caitlin Bernard who performed an abortion on the 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio publicly tweeted that the country is "failing" survivors of sexual assault and abuse; The city of Cleveland has struck a tentative deal with the Cleveland Police Patrolman's Association giving officers a pay raise; and more stories.

Hundreds gathered at the Akron Civic Theatre to commemorate the life of police shooting victim Jayland Walker; A Columbus man has been charged with raping a 10-year-old girl who was forced to travel to Indiana to seek an abortion due to Ohio's new restrictions; Rock Hall curator charged after trying to sell Eagles’ handwritten lyrics.

The funeral for Jayland Walker, the Akron Police shooting victim, takes place this afternoon at the Akron Civic Theater this afternoon; A unity gathering for Walker was held last night; Cleveland's mayor outlines spending ideas for ARPA funding; CDC says new COVID-19 subvariants are now dominant in parts of the Midwest including Ohio.

The family is hosting the gathering at an Akron church Tuesday; Walker's funeral will be held at the Akron Civic Theater on Wednesday; Walker's family and their lawyer accuse city officials of setting the tone that Jayland Walker was responsible for his own death.

Walker's family released a statement through their attorney calling for an end to the violent tactics used by Akron police against peaceful protestors; Summit County Crimestoppers is offering a reward for information in the death of a four-year-old in an unrelated shooting in Akron; Mayor Dan Horrigan and Police Chief Stephen Mylett start daily online "safety" briefings Monday on their response to protests.

The Akron curfew was reinstated Thursday night in anticipation of ongoing protests over the weekend; Community activists are speaking out about Akron police responding with unwarranted aggression to peaceful protesters; and more stories.