Supporters say the laws improve public health and safety and give police enforcement tools. Critics say laws are ineffective and criminalize homelessness.

City of Newark “He was a very nice kid,’’ she ... He said, ‘No, I’m a detective now.’ I said, ‘Oh, my gosh, congratulations.’ ” Azcona was made detective after just two years ...

Set up in front of Newark City Hall by the local Fraternal Order of Police union, the memorial featured the detective’s police cruiser decorated with black bunting, balloons, flowers and a photo ...

Newark city leaders have introduced a new initiative aimed at assisting homeless individuals charged with public camping.

NEWARK, Ohio — Newark City Council is creating a new court called "Home Court" to address its homelessness issue. "They will be given an opportunity to be served by one of our social service groups," ...

Newark approves a new Wawa, considers a Folk Memorial Park dog park and weighs benefits of free weekend parking.

The funeral will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Friday morning at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark, the city of Newark and the Newark Police Department announced. Dignitaries from ...