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07/30/2023

🚨WINNER'S WEEKEND🚨

Text 'DIANA' to 330-370-1590 all weekend for a chance to win a pair of tickets to see Diana Krall, August 3rd at MGM Northfield Park!

07/30/2023

Tune in as Jeanne Destro discusses a new tech topic each week!

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07/30/2023

Starting July 31st and going until September 1st, WAKR's Morning Host, Ray Horner will have Browns players, coaches, and media giving him updated happenings from Berea at Browns Camp! 🏈

07/30/2023

🚨WINNER'S WEEKEND🚨

Text 'DIANA' to 330-370-1590 all weekend for a chance to win a pair of tickets to see Diana Krall, August 3rd at MGM Northfield Park!

07/29/2023

I can't believe it's butter! Butter cows through the years at the Ohio State Fair

I can't believe it's butter! Butter cows through the years at the Ohio State Fair

The butter cow and calf at the Ohio State Fair greet over 500,000 visitors and are the largest butter sculpture display of any fair in the country.

07/29/2023

🚨WINNER'S WEEKEND🚨

Text 'DIANA' to 330-370-1590 all weekend for a chance to win a pair of tickets to see Diana Krall, August 3rd at MGM Northfield Park!

07/29/2023

This Off-The-Beaten-Path Park In Ohio Is The Perfect Place To Escape

This Off-The-Beaten-Path Park In Ohio Is The Perfect Place To Escape

French Park is an off the beaten path park in Cincinnati, Ohio, that makes for an absolutely rapturous day in nature!

07/29/2023

🚨WINNER'S WEEKEND🚨

Text 'DIANA' to 330-370-1590 all weekend for a chance to win a pair of tickets to see Diana Krall, August 3rd at MGM Northfield Park!

07/29/2023

Former Ohio State quarterback Stanley Jackson Sr. puts stamp on Westerville North football

Former Ohio State quarterback Stanley Jackson Sr. puts stamp on Westerville North football

Former Ohio State quarterback Stanley Jackson Sr. is tackling a new challenge. He's trying to turn Westerville North football into a winning program.

07/28/2023

🚨WINNER'S WEEKEND🚨

Text 'DIANA' to 330-370-1590 all weekend for a chance to win a pair of tickets to see Diana Krall, August 3rd at MGM Northfield Park!

07/28/2023

Hall of Fame City Pickleball Club members compete at the 2023 National Senior Games

Hall of Fame City Pickleball Club members compete at the 2023 National Senior Games

Twelve members of the Hall of Fame City Pickleball Club competed at the National Senior Games. "There was fierce competition," Roxane Binkley says.

07/28/2023

Here's what the halfway mark of the Akron Beltway reconstruction looks like

They have reached the halfway mark on the Akron Beltway project.

For the past two years, it's been a headache for drivers. Now, the Akron Beltway improvements, also known as the Central Interchange project, has reached the halfway point.

07/28/2023

Bases & Balls 7/28/23

Guardians Broadcaster, Jim Rosenhaus, joins the Ray Horner Morning Show every Friday to talk baseball in 'Bases & Balls!'. This week they talked about the Amed Rosario trade, Gabriel Arias, Oscar Gonzalez, and more.

07/28/2023

This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-7-28-23: State Helps Cities Fight Cybercrime

The State of Ohio is stepping up to help local government guard against, and recover from cyber attacks. Find out why. Listen now. https://tinyurl.com/2bpouh6p

The State of Ohio is stepping up to help local government guard against, and recover from cyber attacks. The new Ohio Persistent Cyber Improvement (O-PCI) program will guide local agencies through three cybersecurity preparedness levels. Each level will consist of a five-step process for cybersecuri...

07/28/2023

Cooling centers are open today from now until 9pm tonight 🥶

🧊 EXTENDED COOLING CENTER HOURS 🧊

The City is extending hours for four cooling centers due to forecasted high temperatures on Friday, July 28. These centers will be open from 8:30a-9:00p on Friday.

Be safe and stay cool, Akron! 🥶

07/28/2023

State Helps Cities Fight Cybercrime

State Helps Cities Fight Cybercrime | The State of Ohio is stepping up to help local government guard against, and recover from cyber attacks.

The new Ohio Persistent Cyber Improvement (O-PCI) program will guide local agencies through three cybersecurity preparedness levels. Each level will consist of a five-step process for cybersecurity advancement: education, training, exercising, mentoring, and improvement.

We talked about how that will work, and why it is so so important, with the Ohio National Guard's Cyber Security Outreach Coordinator, Mark Bell, and the City of Akron's Chief Technology Manager, Darren Rozenek.

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The State of Ohio is stepping up to help local government guard against, and recover from cyber attacks. The new Ohio Persistent Cyber Improvement (O-PCI) program will guide local agencies through three cybersecurity preparedness levels. Each level will consist of a five-step process for cybersecuri...

07/27/2023

How common is cardiac arrest in young athletes like Bronny James? We asked Akron experts

How common is cardiac arrest in young athletes like Bronny James? We asked Akron experts

Elite athlete, Akron native and USC recruit Bronny James, son of LeBron James, suffered a cardiac arrest. We talked to two physician experts.

07/27/2023

US Soldier Fled to North Korea

US Soldier, Private Travis King, crossed the border from South Korea into North Korea. Military Consultant with CBS News, Jeff McCausland, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to talk about why King crossed the boder, what North Korea

US Soldier, Private Travis King, crossed the border from South Korea into North Korea. Military Consultant with CBS News, Jeff McCausland, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to talk about why King crossed the boder, what North Korea may gain from his detention, and more.  

07/27/2023

Great Lakes Science Center announces Total Eclipse Fest 2024 event to celebrate rare event

Great Lakes Science Center announces Total Eclipse Fest 2024 event to celebrate rare event

On Monday, April 8, the path of a total solar eclipse will run right through the heart of Northeast Ohio.

07/27/2023

Kidnapping: The Investigation & More

Carlee Russell from Alabama said she was kidnapped but, after investigation, it was determined she made it up. Tim Dimoff, President of SACS Consulting & Investigative Services, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to talk about kidnapping. They discussed the investigation, timing, and more.

Carlee Russell from Alabama said she was kidnapped but, after investigation, it was determined she made it up. Tim Dimoff, President of SACS Consulting & Investigative Services, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to talk about kidnapping. They discussed the investigation, timing, and more.  ...

07/27/2023

Check out the new mural at the Akron Civic Theatre!

07/27/2023

How Now, Butter Cow?

I can't believe its...butter!

The Ohio State Fair in Columbus is officially open now, through August 6, with all the fun and traditional attractions like rides, fair food, and of course; their world famous butter cow! But 'ol Bessie has a lot of company this year, in the form of famous Ohio inventors. The display is courtesy...

07/27/2023

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07/26/2023

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Thank you, Akron Life Magazine readers, for voting us the #1 Best Live Theatre Company in Akron! Congratulations to all the great businesses that make the 330 a great place to live, work, and play! bit.ly/44UzhtB

07/26/2023

Experience the powerful cinematic presentation of the internationally best-selling memoir, The Hiding Place, by Corrie Ten Boom. In movie theaters nationwide on August 3rd and 5th. Find a location and get your tickets at thehidingplacefilm.com.

Text 'HIDING' to 330-370-1590 all week for a chance to win a pair of tickets!

07/26/2023

🥪 The City has teamed up with Akron Public Schools to provide FREE meals this summer for all youth ages 18 or younger!

🍎 Visit our website to find your local community center and call for times and unavailable dates: https://bit.ly/3Xsg004

07/26/2023

Hey Bobby! 7/26/23

Bobby DiBiasio of the Cleveland Guardians joined the Ray Horner Morning Show for his weekly episode of Hey Bobby! This week, Ray and Bobby talked about how the new rules are playing out, the big crowds the team is seeing, and more.

07/26/2023

Text 'TRAIN' to 330-370-1590 all week for your chance to win a pair of beat the box office tickets to go see Gladys Knight, Thursday, October 12th at MGM Northfield Park!

07/26/2023

New Ohio Law will Require Cash at School Events

Leave those credit cards at home. A last minute addition to Ohio’s state budget will require schools to take cash for admission to school events and accept cash at at least one concession stand per venue.

Leave those credit cards at home. A last minute addition to Ohio’s state budget will require schools to take cash for admission to school events and accept cash at at least one concession stand per venue.  The Beacon Journal reports that the change, which takes effect on October 1st, also say...

07/25/2023

🚨Beginning tonight at 10pm 👇

Beginning tonight, July 25th at 10 p.m., until Wednesday morning, July 26th at 3 a.m., Interstate 77 northbound at U.S. 224/I-277 will be CLOSED. The detour will be I-77 northbound to U.S. 224 eastbound to Kelly Ave. to U.S. 224 westbound.

07/25/2023

💡 Health Training Tip Tuesday 8: Listen to your body! Take rest days when needed and don't push through pain.

07/25/2023

Text 'EVENING' to 330-370-1590 all week for a chance to win a pair of tickets to The Cleveland Orchestra: An Evening with Audra McDonald, Sunday, August 13th
at Blossom Music Center!

07/25/2023

Now that our 2023 traffic calming program has been implemented across the City, we would like to hear from YOU!

We have a survey on the 2023 locations and a form to request additional streets for the program!

Read more: https://akron-oh.civilspace.io/en/projects/akron-traffic-calming-program

07/25/2023

Bronny stable, out of ICU following cardiac arrest

LeBron James' 18 year old son, Bronny, suffered cardiac arrest while practicing with the USC basketball team yesterday, but is out of ICU and in stable condition now. In a statement, the LeBron James family said "We ask for respect and privacy for the James family and we will update media when there is more information."

USC freshman Bronny James is in stable condition and out of the ICU after suffering a cardiac arrest.

07/25/2023

Check out the Christmas in July $25 sale today!

Ding D**g, Ding D**g, Christmas Bells are ringing! Christmas is coming early this year to Akron with a special $25 Christmas in July sale on select shows at The Goodyear Theater, E.J. Thomas Hall at the University of Akron and Akron Civic Theatre. The $25 sale is a limited time only sale starting tomorrow, 7/25 at 10 AM and running until midnight. Get your tickets while they're available at http://www.liveakron.com/

Shows available: New York Voices, Rhythm of the Dance, and Lightwire.

07/25/2023

Cleveland Clinic Akron General Community Awareness Spotlight: Dr Aguilar

This month, Ray talked to Dr. Michael Aguilar. They talked about OMT, Osteopathic Manipulation Treatment.

This month, Ray talked to Dr. Michael Aguilar. They talked about OMT, Osteopathic Manipulation Treatment.  

07/24/2023

The Summit County Fair kicks off tomorrow!

The SUMMIT COUNTY FAIR kicks off tomorrow! You can meet Sheriff Fatheree tomorrow as she takes part in the ribbon-cutting ceremony at 1:00pm to officially open the Fair, and stop by the Sheriff's Office table and Summit Safe Communities table throughout the week to say hello!

07/24/2023

🌃 The City of Akron is proud to host its 40th year of National Night Out!

On August 1, events will be held in all 10 of Akron's wards for communities and Akron Police Department officers to get together to make our neighborhoods safer and more caring places to live and work.

Read more: https://www.akronohio.gov/cms/news/2b739b75bb5d3314/index.html

07/24/2023

What Parents Should Know About E-Cigarettes & Va**ng Among Kids

Dr. Goldman, medical director of Akron Children's Hospital Addiction Services Program, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to discuss e-ci******es and va**ng in kids. The numbers have gone up and Dr. Goldman says that the electric ni****ne devices can be more dangerous than ci******es themselves.

Dr. Goldman, medical director of Akron Children's Hospital Addiction Services Program, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to discuss e-ci******es and va**ng in kids. The numbers have gone up and Dr. Goldman says that the electric ni****ne devices can be more dangerous th...

07/24/2023

Gladys Night at MGM Northfield Park on October 12!

JUST ANNOUNCED!! Gladys Knight is coming to MGM Northfield Park on October 12! Stay tuned to see how you can win a pair of beat the box office tickets all this week with WAKR!