Black bear spotted on camera making its way through Pepper Pike

Syracuse sex offender found with 12-year-old girl in car arrested on sex charges, deputies say

The man had twice been convicted of raping teen girls. The man worked for the Syracuse Department of Public Works. He was fired Monday.

Controversial Portland proposal to redirect climate cash to cops moves closer to November ballot

Another proposed measure that would give Portlanders the ability to decide how the city spends millions every year also cleared a key hurdle Monday.

Heavy rain sends floodwaters through N.J. hospital’s emergency room

Despite flooding at Jersey Shore University Medical Center on Monday, a hospital spokeswoman said staff continued to treat patients like normal.

Fourth of July shooting targets police cruiser in Battle Creek

Officers were responding to reports of gunfire when the suspect allegedly shot at their passing patrol car.

Akron’s Roxbury Lounge offers kava, THC drinks in alcohol-free space

The Roxbury offers freshly brewed kava tea, along with mushroom coffee, espresso and THC drinks and edibles by Cycling Frog.