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Bars get ready for Fake Paddy’s Day

March 10, 2023

While Fake Paddy's Day is on Saturday, bars in Kent have been preparing for days for the expected crowds. TV2's Jacob Brooks went to two bars in downtown Kent to see how they are getting ready.   Jacob...

“Don’t Lie To Us!”: East Palestine Residents Frustrated During Town Hall

Jacob Brooks, TV2 Reporter March 3, 2023

One month after a Norfolk Southern train carrying toxic chemicals derailed in East Palestine, residents gathered for a town hall on Thursday night. It was the first time Norfolk Southern was in the town...

New archive gives snapshot off Kent’s past

February 24, 2023

After years of work, more than a thousand pictures of Kent State's history have been digitized. On Thursday, Kent State alum Layfayette Toliver was honored for his photography as a student in the late...

How Kent State uses wastewater to test for COVID-19

Jacob Brooks, TV2 Reporter February 17, 2023

Emails that warn of an increase in COVID-19 cases have been sent to all residence halls within the last month. As testing requirements and the virus itself evolves, the university has relied more on...

Kent Fire Department assists East Palestine following train derailment

February 11, 2023

Several fire departments, including the Kent Fire Department, provided aid to the East Palestine community after a train carrying toxic chemicals derailed from its tracks. TV2's Jacob Brooks spoke with...

A hard hat and construction plans for the Rockwell Hall renovations sit on a table outside the construction area on Feb. 8, 2023.

Rockwell Hall construction continues

Jacob Brooks, Reporter February 7, 2023

Rockwell Hall, which houses the majority of the fashion program, is under construction. The fashion program is considered by industry organizations to be one of the best in the world. Now, they’re...

Evacuation efforts continue after East Palestine train derailment

February 7, 2023

Rescue efforts are underway after residents were forced to evacuate their homes in East Palestine following a train derailment Friday night. TV2's Jacob Brooks visited East Palestine and talked with...

Large explosion at East Palestine train derailment

Jacob Brooks, TV2 Reporter February 6, 2023

Shortly before 5 p.m. Monday, there was a large explosion at the site of the train derailment in East Palestine. It happened just over an hour after crews began the process of releasing chemicals from...

Elevating Voices: Kent State’s Discussion On Queer Health Issues

February 4, 2023

The College of Public Health hosted a virtual discussion on Friday to discuss the health issues the Black LGBTQ+ community faces. TV2's Jacob Brooks highlights the hour-long discussion and the topics...

Kent students prepare for finals week

Jacob Brooks, TV2 Reporter December 9, 2022

'Tis the season...for finals and stress. Students are getting ready for finals week before heading home for winter break. TV2's Jacob Brooks spoke with students who offer their advice for a successful...

The latest: Fire, explosion strike historic mill complex in Kent

Jacob Brooks, TV2 Reporter December 2, 2022

Multiple buildings of the former Star of the West mill in downtown Kent caught fire Friday morning. TV2's Jacob Brooks was at the scene and spoke with the fire chief and witnesses who described what...

More People Vote Early In Portage County

Jacob Brooks November 6, 2022

Election Day isn't until Tuesday - but the votes are already coming in. Terrie Nelson, Deputy Director of the Portage County Board of Elections, explains why more people are voting early this year.