In the wake of Akron police fatally shooting a second person this year, Mayor Shammas Malik has proposed hiring outside consulting groups to review the police department's use-of-force policy.

Akron Mayor Shammas Malik sat down one-on-one with 3News Tuesday to talk about the emotional discussions at city council Monday night over his proposed external use of force review for the police ...

As Akron Mayor Shammas Malik revealed his administration's 100-day plan Wednesday morning, he also shared the city has launched a tracker online for residents to see what progress has been made.

This story has been updated to include new information. While Akron residents continue to try to make sense of the Nov. 28 fatal shooting of 15-year-old Jazmir Tucker by a police officer, the ...

Mayor Shammas Malik said Wednesday he was encouraged by a recent meeting with HATCo leader Marc Harrison, who is heading up an effort to acquire the Akron-based Summa Health System. During a ...

Akron Mayor Shammas Malik on Monday unveiled his first operating budget proposal, largely focusing on public safety, education, and economic development. The $815 million budget represents a 1.2% ...

Pitt stepped into the newly created position at the outset of Akron Mayor Shammas Malik's administration in 2024. In a news release announcing her departure, the city noted Pitt's accomplishments ...

In an interview with 3News, Malik pushed back on those worried about the estimated $650,000 cost of the audit, saying he doesn't want this to be 'on the cheap.' Timelapse captures rapid spread of ...