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Operation Double Eagle leads to dozens of arrests and firearms seizures in Akron

Lex Radde, KSTV Reporter October 12, 2025

A two-month joint investigation between local and federal authorities has led to dozens of arrests and more than 50 firearms seized in Akron. “Operation Double Eagle” was carried out by the Bureau...

USG responds to changes under Senate Bill 1

Lex Radde, KSTV Reporter September 23, 2025

Senate Bill 1, also known as the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act, is now in effect and bringing changes to campuses across Ohio. At Kent State, the Undergraduate Student Government responded with...

Portage County deputy pleads not guilty in Medina County abduction, intimidation case

Lex Radde, KSTV Reporter September 18, 2025

Two Northeast Ohio officers, including Portage County deputy Daniel LaJack, have pleaded not guilty to charges of abduction, ethnic intimidation and assault following an incident at a Medina County bar. The...

On-campus vigil reflects on the life of Charlie Kirk

Lex Radde, KSTV Reporter September 15, 2025

Kent State students gathered outside the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center to honor Turning Point founder and political activist Charlie Kirk after his assassination at Utah Valley University on...

‘Frost’ exhibit brings the outdoors inside

Lex Radde, KSTV Reporter December 4, 2024

This year marks the second annual "Frost" exhibit at the Cleveland Botanical Garden, and exhibit culturist Sommer Tolan spoke to KSTV about what makes the exhibit more magical this year. Lex Radde is...

Ohio’s election results raise concerns over future abortion access

Lex Radde, Reporter November 14, 2024

In last year's special election, Ohioans voted on amending the state constitution to protect reproductive rights. After this year's presidential and congressional elections, Ohioans are concerned about...

Remembering Jayden Brieske: 19-year-old Kent State student passed Friday

Lauren Cohen and Lex Radde October 17, 2024

Jayden Brieske, a 19-year-old sophomore at Kent State University studying business, passed Friday after suffering complications from fall-related injuries. Late Wednesday night, he and his friends climbed...

COVID-19 cases rise as fall semester starts

Lex Radde, KSTV Reporter September 11, 2024

COVID-19 cases are rising in Kent, and the Kent City Health Commissioner is urging residents to practice safety measures to prevent further spread. With the return of Kent State students, Kent City Health...

A recap of the Kent 2024 total solar eclipse

A recap of the Kent 2024 total solar eclipse

Lex Radde, Tv2 Reporter April 9, 2024

The total solar eclipse in Kent, Ohio, was a breathtaking celestial event that drew in sky watchers across the region. As the moon passed before the sun, residents experienced...

Candidates share platforms in 2024 USG Senate Debate

Lex Radde, TV2 Reporter March 13, 2024

Tuesday marked the first Senate Debate for Kent State's Undergraduate Student Government.  Candidates shared their views and ideas for changes within their colleges, along with events that could bring...

Ongoing student conflict with Parking Services

Lex Radde, TV2 Reporter March 5, 2024

Seeing a yellow ticket on your windshield is an occurrence Kent State students try their best to avoid. But there is reasoning behind Parking Services' strict rules. TV2's Lex Radde spoke to students...

Black female students share thoughts on intersectionality

Lex Radde, Tv2 Reporter March 5, 2024

Intersectionality is defined as the overlapping of multiple traits that make up a person. The intersection of these traits can be an advantage for some, but for most, it causes adversity. Find out more...

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