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Akron joins national Fourth of July protest

Akron joins national Fourth of July protest

Nikki Gasiewski, Reporter July 4, 2025

Less than a month ago, nationwide No Kings protests happened on President Trump’s birthday and military parade, and this Fourth of July weekend, the same mission will continue in the Free America Weekend...

The staff of Peninsula Coffee House with celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay during his visit.

Gordon Ramsay’s visit attracts attention for local restaurants

Nikki Gasiewski, Reporter July 3, 2025

Fans know celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has a critical eye and is often harsh towards less experienced chefs on his shows such as Hell’s Kitchen and MasterChef. This same Ramsay was a different person...

The LGBTQ+ Center on Feb. 7, 2025,  located in the lower level of the student center.

Kent State identity centers address closures on social media

Nikki Gasiewski, Reporter June 27, 2025

At the start of 2025’s Pride Month, Kent State University’s Division of Student Life issued an email confirming the closure of campus identity centers happening on June 27. According to the message,...

Kent Mainstreet hosts Putt Around Town in support of the Ben Curtis Foundation.

Putt Around Downtown raises money ‘fore’ charity

Nikki Gasiewski, Reporter June 22, 2025

Downtown Kent looked different than normal on June 21, with 18 themed putt-putt holes popping up outside and around local businesses. The themed holes represented the 18 participating businesses as...

The National Weather Service anticipates the northeast and other eastern regions to experience high temperatures in the upcoming six to 10 days.

Heat wave expected to cross Portage County, other Midwest regions

Nikki Gasiewski, Reporter June 21, 2025

As Portage County and other parts of the Midwest recover from storm warnings, a heat wave is expected to hit the region starting on June 21. The National Weather Service issued an extreme heat watch...

In between rain showers on Thursday June 19, 2025, twigs and leaves accumulated on the sidewalks nearby the rock and gazebo.

Portage County sees two storm warnings ahead of tornado season

Nikki Gasiewski, Reporter June 19, 2025

Kent State students received messages from KSU Alert of a tornado warning at 6:06 p.m. in effect until 6:45 p.m. on June 18. The university’s alert system issued a second warning at 9:30 p.m. lasting...

Always Indie opens in Acorn Alley.

New downtown boutique features female-owned businesses

Nikki Gasiewski, Reporter June 8, 2025

When shopping at Always Indie, a boutique and artist collective, customers can browse clothing racks and merchandise tables full of products from more than 20 local female businesses or visit their design...

An employee at The Winery at Versailles pours the Red Rodeo wine for a customer at the Art and Wine Festival on Saturday, June 7, 2025.

‘Take a sip’: Art and Wine Festival returns to Kent

Nikki Gasiewski and Claire Duber June 8, 2025

The annual Art and Wine Festival event at Main Street Kent returned this year with fresh entertainment and a new commemorative wine glass.  Heather Malarcik, executive director of Main Street Kent,...

Eddy’s Bike Shop reopens for the spring season

Nikki Gasiewski, KSTV Reporter May 2, 2025

When news broke of Eddy's Bike Shop's Peninsula location catching on fire unexpectedly, it was accompanied by a community outpouring of memories and gratitude. This appreciation for the shop resulted...

Government IDs will be required to travel domestically

Nikki Gasiewski, KSTV Reporter May 1, 2025

Going into the Bureaus of Motor Vehicles across the state of Ohio, the lines are increasingly long as world travelers and others patiently wait to acquire an ID with a black star in the upper right-hand...

New ice bucket challenge starts mental health conversations

Nikki Gasiewski, KSTV Reporter April 24, 2025

Going on Instagram stories, you can see videos of people dumping buckets of ice water on themselves, tagging USC Mind along with the hashtag #SpeakYourMIND. These videos are a part of a new ice bucket...

Kent City Council votes to delay Flock camera installation

Nikki Gasiewski, KSTV Reporter April 17, 2025

Driving through neighboring cities, Kent drivers may notice a Flock Safety camera scanning license plates. The cameras can be seen in Stow, Ravenna, Brimfield, Tallmadge, Aurora and soon Kent, with...

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