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...
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Heavy fire consumed multiple buildings of the former Star of the West Mill on North Water Street Friday morning around 9 a.m., as smoke visible for miles...
At 8 a.m. on Friday morning, firefighters entered two vacant houses that were purposely set on fire.
Beginning June 30 and continuing after the July 4 holiday weekend, the Kent Fire Department is training...
The annual Heritage Festival made its way to the streets of downtown Kent on Saturday, July 2.
At 10 a.m., classic cars lined up along N. Water Street with sounds of the '70s playing in the background...
Editor's Note: The following story was updated to reflect recent developments in the gas leaks in White and Moulton Halls as of Friday, March 4, 2022.
Public safety departments and the gas company assessed...
Representatives from Townhall II, Portage County Health Department and Ohio CAN educated residents on the causes of addiction and how to help and distributed Narcan rescue kits June 27 at St. Joseph Church...
On their own for the first time, away from parents and family in an unfamiliar place and surrounded by strangers — and hopefully soon-to-be friends — incoming students always ask, “Is this a safe...
The Kent Fire Department is hosting live fire training at what was formerly Allerton Apartments this week before the complex is demolished.During the training, Allerton Street will be closed to...
Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect the Ohio State Highway Patrol's investigation into the accident. Three Kent State students have been taken to area hospitals with injuries after a...
When drinking with friends downtown, don’t be surprised to see lieutenants from the Kent Fire Department checking out the bars.They’re not there to drink or extinguish a fire but rather to prevent...
Kent is gearing up for its busiest night of the year: the unofficial celebration of Halloween on Saturday, Oct. 25.. Bar and restaurant owners and the City of Kent police and fire departments are taking...
Safety representatives from Kent State and the city of Kent will celebrate a partnership between forces from both institutions Tuesday.Officer Michquel Penn of Campus Police Services said the partnership...
