An Akron police officer punched a Firestone Community Learning Center student several times during an arrest in October. Police auditor Anthony Finnell found the incident to be objectively reasonable under the police department's current procedures but said the punches are concerning.

The officers received sentences of between one and four years for crimes committed while on duty.

It came as a response by lawmakers to a horrific crime. Now, thousands of people imprisoned since 2019 risk more time behind bars for breaking rules.

Canton Police said the child made several calls this week that included unfounded reports of gun violence at the library.

In November, an Athens city employee paid $700,000 for construction work on a new fire station. But the money never reached the construction firm it was intended for.

Jones argued for probation, instead of the government's recommended sentencing range of 33-to-41 months.

Akron announced Friday it's accepting applications for people interested in joining the police department. The number of uniformed officers is below what was budgeted by the city.

The Department of Homeland Security said U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is pausing some green card applications to add further screening.

The new law being considered by council would add activity reported by a witness as a nuisance and include conduct by people "associated with" a house, business or lot.

The state will automatically cancel certain suspensions. Letters will be mailed to eligible drivers, sharing steps for getting licenses back.