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Rolling Scones Bakery & Café opens in Kent, hoping to provide a welcoming space for all

Lauren Cohen, Emma Campbell October 18, 2024

A new bakery opened in Kent, and its mission is rooted deeper than just selling sweet treats. The Rolling Scones Bakery & Café, owned by Robin Turner and Kassie Turner, opened in late August on...

Remembering Jayden Brieske: 19-year-old Kent State student passed Friday

Lauren Cohen and Lex Radde October 17, 2024

Jayden Brieske, a 19-year-old sophomore at Kent State University studying business, passed Friday after suffering complications from fall-related injuries. Late Wednesday night, he and his friends climbed...

DeWeese Health Center hosts flu clinic for Kent State employees

Nikki Gasiewski, KSTV Reporter October 17, 2024

With flu season officially underway, the DeWeese Health Center wants to help Kent State employees with immunization efforts through a pop-up flu clinic and wellness fair. Health Promotion and Assessment...

KSTV Flashcast Top Stories

October 17, 2024

KSTV's Cale Breuers focuses on this week's top stories.

Barktober: Portage APL wags their tails to the finish line

Nikki Gasiewski, KSTV Reporter October 16, 2024

This past Saturday, October 12, Portage APL and residents gathered with their furry friends to participate in the APL's Barktober, a 5K run or one-mile walk. In addition to the races, there were costume...

Wadsworth recreates Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’

Josh Aponte, KSTV Reporter October 15, 2024

Michael Jackson's iconic "Thriller" music video is set to be recreated in downtown Wadsworth for the 11th year. Josh Aponte visited one of their rehearsals for more. Josh Aponte is a KSTV Reporter....

Halloween season and the use of fake identification

Anthony Leonardi, KSTV Reporter October 15, 2024

Halloween is one of the three most popular drinking holidays for college students. The Kent Police Department shared increasing numbers of fake identifications and prohibitions. As Kent gears up for...

At LGBTQ revival market in Downtown Kent, artists and makers discuss their work and lives

Jonathan Beard, KSTV Reporter October 15, 2024

The Acorn Alley Rainbow Revival Market took place last weekend, bringing a number of artists and designers to Downtown Kent for the second year in a row. Jonathan Beard spoke with several sellers to learn...

Graduating students share post-collegiate plans at the graduation fair

Michael Neenan, Kent Stater TV Reporter October 14, 2024

Students graduating in December share their favorite part about Kent State as well as their post-collegiate plans at the graduation fair at the university's bookstore. Seniors bought their caps and gowns...

Rainbow Weekend lights up Kent

Grace Claxon and Jillian Flack October 11, 2024

Kent’s Rainbow Weekend returns Oct. 11 and 12 to celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month with a colorful lineup of events. Rainbow Weekend, first celebrated in 2020, intends to uplift the queer community and...

KSTV Flashcast Sports

October 11, 2024

KSTV's Evan Schofield and Ryan Meade hit the latest headlines in sports.

Kent volunteers decorate Main Street Bridge for LGBTQ History Month

Jonathan Beard, KSTV Reporter October 11, 2024

Volunteers from Kent State University and community members decorated the Main Street Bridge for Rainbow Weekend, a partnership between the university's LGBTQ+ Center and the nonprofit organization Main...