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New Kent State football coach Kenni Burns (center) poses with university athletic director Randale Richmond (left) and university president Todd Diacon (right) at Burns’ first press conference Dec. 16, 2022. Courtesy of Kent State Athletics

Here’s a look into football coach Kenni Burns’ termination letter, who will lead team next season

John Hilber, Sports Editor April 17, 2025

After violating the terms of his contract, coach Kenni Burns has been terminated from his position with the Kent State football team — his last day on the team is April 15. A letter was sent to Burns...

Six more Kent State students and graduates lose visas

Six more Kent State students and graduates lose visas

Alton Northup, News Director April 16, 2025

Federal authorities have revoked visas for six more current and former Kent State students. Earlier this month, President Todd Diacon said in a university-wide email that a student and three graduates...

USG hosts Tim Misny at the Kiva at Kent State on April 14, 2025.

‘I’ll make them pay’: Tim Misny fires up Kiva crowd

Makayla Jones, Reporter April 15, 2025

Injury lawyer Tim Misny brought energy and excitement during his appearance at Kent State Monday night, sharing stories of his career and pieces of advice encouraging motivation.  During the two hour...

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 confirms ICE partnership

Alton Northup, News Director April 11, 2025

Portage County Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski confirmed his office plans to work with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law. In a statement posted to Facebook, Zuchowski...

Kenni Burns, Kent State’s 23rd football coach in program history, gives his opening remarks at his first Kent State press conference Dec. 16, 2022.

Kent State terminates football coach Kenni Burns

Anthony Leonardi, Sports Content Manager April 11, 2025

Kenni Burns will no longer coach the Kent State Golden Flashes. Kent State Athletics announced the termination of the football coach’s contract Friday. The decision came after Burns was put on...

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...

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