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Portage County Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski is one of the first in Ohio to enter an agreement with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law. Last year, Zuchowski garnered national attention after calling immigrants “human locusts” in a Facebook post. | Courtesy Portage County Sheriff's Office

Read Portage County Sheriff’s agreements with ICE

Alton Northup, News Director April 11, 2025

Last month, Portage County Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski signed two agreements with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law. The agreements, posted on the ICE website,...

Portage County Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski is one of the first in Ohio to enter an agreement with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law. Last year, Zuchowski garnered national attention after calling immigrants “human locusts” in a Facebook post. | Courtesy Portage County Sheriff's Office

Portage County Sheriff signs agreement with ICE to identify, arrest immigrants

Alton Northup, News Director April 10, 2025

Portage County’s sheriff, an outspoken critic of illegal immigration, has become one of the first in Ohio to enter an agreement with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration...

The front entrance of the DeWeese Health Center, Oct. 6, 2024.

Kent health experts address worries over measles outbreak

Tanner Smith, Beat Reporter April 9, 2025

As concerns mount over the growing outbreak of measles across the country, Kent health officials are offering advice for how the community can stay safe. NBC News’ tracker of confirmed measles cases...

Tim Walz, governor of Minnesota, appears at the town hall in Youngstown, Ohio on Monday, April 7th, 2025.

Tim Walz speaks to community at Youngstown People’s Town Hall

Ari Collins, Beat Reporter April 8, 2025

Over 2,500 people filled Powers Auditorium in Downtown Youngstown Monday night for Minnesota Governor and former vice presidential candidate Tim Walz’s People’s Town Hall meeting.  Walz said he...

Locals hold up signs protesting the DEI and Social Security law changes on April 5th, 2025.

‘Hands Off!’: Hundreds in downtown Kent protest Trump administration

Ari Collins, Beat Reporter April 6, 2025

Hundreds of community members took over downtown Kent Saturday afternoon to express their thoughts on the current presidential administration in a peaceful gathering.  Kent’s protest was part of...

Future Kent student Sgt. Benjamin Kovacic talks to reporter Aryn Kauble before the start of the rifle section of the Ohio National Guard Best Warrior Competition on Friday, April 4, 2025. Sergeant Kovacic will be enrolled in Kent in the summer of 2025.

Kent State student showcases skills at State Best Warrior Competition

Aryn Kauble, Reporter April 4, 2025

Editor’s note: Sgt. Benjamin Kovacic won the state competition on April 6, earning the Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year title. Kovacic will compete in the regional competition at Fort McCoy, WI. This...

Federal authorities revoke visas for Kent State student, recent graduates

Federal authorities revoke visas for Kent State student, recent graduates

Audrey Trevarthan, Managing Editor April 4, 2025

A current Kent State international student and three recent graduates with post-graduate work permits had their visas revoked by federal authorities, according to an email Todd Diacon sent to the university...

Dressed in preppy clothes and wig caps, students lined up on Risman Plaza Thursday to compete in the Todd Diacon look-alike contest organized by Her Campus.

Diacon doppelgängers: Students suit up for presidential look-alike contest

Sydney Craig, Reporter April 4, 2025

A small but enthusiastic crowd of students gathered on the K at Risman Plaza to show off their costumes during a Todd Diacon look-alike contest hosted by Her Campus Kent State. While some students didn’t...

Amazon truck driver overturns vehicle on State Route 43

Amazon truck driver overturns vehicle on State Route 43

Adriana Gasiewski, Campus Editor April 2, 2025

An Amazon truck driver overturned his truck on I-76 westbound at State Route 43 in Brimfield Township around 6:45 a.m., causing the route to be closed for four hours for cleanup on April 1. Ohio State...

A demonstrator speaks out at the event hosted by Students Supporting Israel March 31, 2025.

Israeli Defense Force soldiers recount events of Oct. 7 despite protester disruptions

Aryn Kauble, Reporter April 1, 2025

Three Israeli Defense Force soldiers told Kent community members about their lives in the military Monday as part of the “Triggered, The Tour: From Combat to Campus” event in the Kent State Student...

With signs and chants, demonstrators gathered outside The Student Center to speak out against the Israeli Defense Force members speaking on campus Monday, March 31, 2025.

Students and advocates protest Israel Defense Force on campus, condemn university

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter April 1, 2025

Editor's Note: This story was updated with a statement from Kent State University. Over 100 students and advocates took to the K outside the Student Center Monday to demonstrate against multiple Israel...

The Grill 72 Grand opening provides music for Kent students and faculty to enjoy on March 31st, 2025.

Grill ‘72 moves into Rathskeller, Latin-inspired eatery to follow

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter March 31, 2025

With a dining hot spot moving locations and a new on-campus restaurant with bold flavors in the works, major changes are coming to Kent State’s culinary offerings.  Grill ‘72 has moved downstairs...

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