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Akron is again trying to find enough police recruits to keep its force at its authorized strength of 455 over the next two years -- when a number of officers are expected to retire. From member station, WKSU M.L. Schultze has more. A week from this Friday is the deadline to sign up for the entrance exam, and a team of four Akron officers has been hitting gyms, barbershops, schools and social media to find men and women with an interest. Sgt. Mark Murphy acknowledges the atmosphere nationally has made recruiting harder.

The new legislation includes increasing penalties for illegal riding, prohibiting stunt riding, and avoiding chasing bikes in police cars. The city also plans to collaborate with dirt bike advocates, often referred to as the Bike Life community, to increase outreach and education about the dangers and legality of the bikes, says Cleveland Chief of Police Calvin Williams.

Environmental groups have filed a federal lawsuit, accusing the Environmental Protection Agency of violating the Clean Water Act. The lawsuit involves a dispute over whether western Lake Erie should be classified as an impaired waterway.

Opponents of Cleveland’s deal to fund the Quicken Loans Arena makeover are trying to put the issue to a citywide vote this year. The coalition includes faith group Greater Cleveland Congregations, the Cuyahoga County Progressive Caucus, Service Employees International Union Local 1199, Amalgamated Transit Union Local 268 and AFSCME Ohio Council 8.

Ohio law enforcement officials have formed a new task force to combat human trafficking in Cuyahoga County. From member station WKSU, Kabir Bhatia reports. At least one investigator for the task force will be on-call in Cleveland 24/7. This area is unique for trafficking due to its proximity to Canada, several expressways and also Michigan and Pennsylvania, according to Cuyahoga County Sherriff Clifford Pinkney.

Hurt recovered from a career lull in the '90s to take key supporting roles in movies such asTinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Snowpiercer and last year's Jackie, and was a recent incarnation of Doctor Who.

As the opioid epidemic grows in Cuyahoga county, all Cleveland police cars are now equipped with medication needed to respond to an overdose call.

Cleveland City Council holds its last regular meeting tonight before the start of summer recess, and elements of Mayor Jackson’s development plans will get a hearing during a long committee session beforehand. Among the bills on deck for city council are Jackson’s plans for infrastructure improvements along routes to school, a contract with the Peacemaker’s Alliance to reduce violence and $1 million for home renovations.

Akron could soon have its own anti-discrimination law and civil rights commission. From Ohio Public Radio station WKSU, Tim Rudell reports. The Mayor and City Councilman Rick Swirsky introduced an ordinance to create the new law and commission. Assistant city law director Ellen Lander-Nischt says the legislation augments federal and state anti-discrimination protections.

Cuyahoga County’s “Know the Risks” campaign, which launched last week, is trying to educate people about opioids like prescription pills and heroin. William Denihan, Chief Executive Officer of ADAHMS Board of Cuyahoga County hopes that by better informing people about risks before they end up with an addiction, fewer people will need help in the form of treatment.