A trial date of Aug. 6 has been set for a former Kent State student charged with two counts of rape and one count of burglary.
A grand jury indicted McCoy Watkins, then an architecture student at...
Main Street Kent presented its annual Art & Wine Festival Saturday throughout downtown Kent.
Held for 16 years with a two-year hiatus during the pandemic, the event features music, artists and downtown...
A tacky plastic flower arch covered in a thick layer of dust in front of a clerk of courts is not everyone’s dream wedding. Before same-sex marriage was legalized, it was Ken Ditlevson's legal marriage....
The Police Executive Research Forum found the amount of police officer resignations increased 28.6% from 2019 to 2023, causing a shortage of officers throughout Ohio.
To help combat the shortage,...
The Akron Bicentennial Commission discussed plans for the city of Akron’s 200th anniversary celebration this afternoon at a luncheon hosted by the Akron Press Club at Quaker Station.
The commission...
While scrolling on social media profiles like Main Street Kent, individuals may come across a post about the Portage County Board of Elections encouraging individuals to apply to become poll workers.
Faith...
A little morning rain didn't stop dozens from attending the Kent Memorial Day parade on Monday, May 27. Missed it? Experience the sights and sounds here!
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After finishing their first year of college, rising sophomores are finding their own way to take advantage of summer break.
The summer of 2024 has brought many opportunities for various students, allowing...
The Board of Trustees approved a budget of $703.6 million for the fiscal year 2025, an increase of 2.3% or $16.1 million from the 2024 fiscal year budget of $687.5 million.
With the budget’s passage,...
Every day hundreds of students, faculty and visitors eat at Kent State's dining halls. At the end of each day, the dish returns and food serving trays are filled with uneaten food. What happens to all...
Kent State actively works on creating a green future, including sustainable advancements around aviation.
Kent’s in-house flight simulator is one step closer to achieving lower carbon emissions....
