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Flint Water

Local pastors listen to a question-and-answer session with media during a press conference, Tuesday, April 18, 2017, at City Hall in downtown Flint, Mich., where Mayor Karen Weaver officially recommended...

AP: Flint mayor says water switch ‘too risky’ after lead crisis

Marcia Dunn April 18, 2017

Flint's mayor reversed course Tuesday and recommended that the Michigan city beset by a man-made crisis that left the water supply contaminated with lead continue getting its drinking water from a Detroit-area...

Local artists brace for Thursday’s FlashFest

Quaylyn Hairston & Nicholas Kotch April 18, 2017

The 23rd annual FlashFest, hosted by the Undergraduate Student Government is set for Thursday night, taking over the Student Green at 5 p.m.In addition to free music, food, games and prizes that will be...

Facebook killer takes his own life as police close in

The man who randomly gunned down a Cleveland retiree and posted video of the crime on Facebook killed himself Tuesday during a police chase in Pennsylvania that began when a McDonald's employee recognized...

The two-story exploding cart, or brindellone, arrives in front of the Duomo at precisely 10 a.m. After about an hour of song, dance and religious ceremony, the rocket is launched, and the firework display begins.

Easter’s Scoppio del Carro

Carrie George April 18, 2017

Easter in Florence, Italy, is a colorful maze of springy storefronts, fancy desserts and carts exploding in front of the Santa Maria del Fiore.The city’s most famous Easter tradition is The Scoppio del...

(Left to right) Comedian Kevin Hart, singer Kesha and rapper Wiz Khalifa perform in the M.A.C. Center on Dec. 6, 2014; Sept. 30, 2016; and April 21, 2016, respectively.

Appeasing the masses: USG aims to meet students’ musical tastes

Madeline Crandall April 18, 2017

This year’s FlashFest artist selections have sparked negative reactions among students. The Undergraduate Student Government, the organization in charge of bringing acts to campus for the entertainment...

USG announces outdoor FlashFest performers

Benjamin VanHoose April 17, 2017

Just three days out from the annual FlashFest concert, Kent State's Undergraduate Student Government (USG) announced this year's full list of outdoor performers.Walk of Shame, Chil, Omar and Kyle Conley...

Octavia Spencer

Octavia Spencer to speak at spring commencement

Erin Zaranec April 17, 2017

Actress and author Octavia Spencer will address Kent State's Spring 2017 graduating class during the university’s main commencement ceremony on May 13.Known for her iconic roles in movies like "Hidden...

Virginia Tech Shooting Remembrance

Participants in the Shenandoah Chapter of the Virginia Tech Alumni Association's 2017 Day of Remembrance ceremony watch as balloons in the school's colors float into the evening sky in the Virginia Tech...

AP: Trump: ‘Who paid for’ rallies seeking release of tax returns

Tammy Webber, Associated Press April 16, 2017

President Donald Trump says "someone should look into who paid" for the rallies around the country Saturday that urged him to release his tax returns.Trump tweeted Sunday: "I did what was an almost an...

Women’s golf places third at Lady Buckeye Spring Invitational

Erik Svensson April 16, 2017

The Kent State women’s golf team tied for third at the Lady Buckeye Spring Invitational, hosted by Ohio State.No. 12 Kent State tied with Ohio State and placed behind winner Michigan State and No. 20...

Kent State senior infielder Dom Lero throws from second base to first base against Youngstown State on Tuesday April 4, 2017. Kent lost 11-6.

Flashes drop rubber match to Northern Illinois via walk off base hit

Nick Buzzelli April 16, 2017

From the get-go, Kent State trailed for most of Sunday’s rubber match contest against Northern Illinois. But after falling behind by three runs early in the game, the Golden Flashes slowly chipped away...