Cleveland Indians: Chris Perez, Asdrubal Cabrera named to AL All-Star team

Air Quality Advisory for most of northeast Ohio issued for Thursday with a wave of hot and steamy weather on the way.

ODOT: State Route 82 eastbound closed between Olde 8 and SR 8 due to water main break. Detour is north on Olde 8 to State Route 8.

There are no warnings or watches for the Akron/Canton area at this time. The previous tweet was a Short Term Forecast from NWS.

NWS: THESE SHOWERS AND STORMS ARE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING WIND GUSTS IN EXCESS OF 35 MPH AND RAINFALL AMOUNTS GREATER THAN 1 INCH.

NWS: A WIDESPREAD AREA OF MODERATE TO HEAVY SHOWERS AND EMBEDDED
THUNDERSTORMS WILL MOVE EAST TO WEST ACROSS NORTHERN OHIO AT 20 MPH.

OSHP tells AkronNewsNow that it's not a serious accident, but it is blocking some lanes on I-77 SB north of Portage Street, haven't cleared.

I-77 SOUTHBOUND in Stark County north of Portage Street: Accident is blocking the leftmost passing lane, causing slowdowns.

Please help find Akronite Jorry Palm, missing since last Saturday. Photo and more: http://ping.fm/7egtu

Big changes ahead for University of Akron -- maybe a new Arena to replace the JAR? http://ping.fm/SP7FM

Summit County deputies on the scene at this hour, surrounding a house on Route 619 just past Mayfair Road. Witnesses say police have "guns drawn"; the Sheriff's office is only confirming "an incident" at this time.

Will Inman II of Akron convicted of killing wife Summer in Hocking County, could get the death penalty when sentenced.

Sheriff's Office: Avoid the intersection of Fortuna and Interstate Parkway in Green. There are wires down and the intersection is closed.

The Kent State Golden Flashes advance to the College World Series: http://ping.fm/3hXaf

Accident U.S. 224 eastbound past Massillon Road, bad accident. Multiple rescue units at the scene, the road is closed.

ODOT: SR 82 E/W between Chaffee Rd. and Carter Rd. in Sagamore Hills is currently closed due to downed utility lines. Closed for hours.

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This hour, Obama to address economy and the impact of Europe's troubles. Listen LIVE on 1590 WAKR! Streaming: wakr.net

A new scam aimed at your wallet. FirstEnergy issues a warning, the details you need to know here: http://ping.fm/ggqqx

Szalay's opens today! Details on when the corn will be ready and new treats this summer: http://ping.fm/tOp4x

Akron City Council plans to ask the law department for advice on the city's panhandling ordinance. http://ping.fm/2endl

Summit County Council considering new rules for panhandlers: http://ow.ly/bmQ4R

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Summit and Stark counties until 11 a.m.

Chagrin Falls police have cancelled the earlier Amber Alert, with the wording: "Parties located safely by Pennsylvania State Police."

Akron Area Forecast: slight chance for t-storms, high 93! Details: http://ping.fm/YJwK9

Copley Memorial Day Parade details and events this holiday: http://ping.fm/LoroV

As expected, the National Weather Service has cancelled the Severe Thunderstorm Watch for all Ohio counties, including the Akron area.

Stormy weather to the north of us is weakening and moving into Pennsylvania...nothing heading in from the west at this time.

Severe weather warnings to the north/northeast of Akron/Canton have all been cancelled or have expired. Severe Thunderstorm Watch still up.

A pop-up storm or two in central/eastern Portage County...no warnings associated with those at this time.

Severe Thunderstorm Warnings to the north... Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Ashtabula Counties. What's popped up appears to be heading southeast.

A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH is in effect until 8:00 PM: Summit, Stark, Portage, Cuyahoga and other NE Ohio counties to the east...

Mayor Plusquellic ranks near the bottom in social media response test by Channel 3 News: http://ping.fm/o66IW

An Akron bar accused of serving a Revere student alcohol before she crashed her car now under investigation http://ping.fm/unh3M

Vehicle crashes into Akron home Friday morning. http://ping.fm/cyfy9

Disco Queen Donna Summer has died. http://ping.fm/O7JU7

Route 18, just west of the square in Medina, is CLOSED due to a fire. Fire officials say the road will be closed for several hours.

TRAFFIC: Accident reported on 76 east near Route 261. Right lane is blocked. Motorists are advised to avoid the area.

A woman dies after driving into a Metro Park lake in Norton: http://ping.fm/kPn8i

It's official! Cavs Kyrie Irving is the NBA's Rookie of the Year.