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Kent State senior Challen Geraghty cheers with teammates after scoring against Akron Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. The Flashes fell to Akron, 3-1.

Volleyball beats Ohio, Central Michigan for first conference wins

Henry Palattella October 8, 2017

Coming into their two conference games this weekend, the Kent State volleyball team was 0-4 in the conference and riding a three-game losing streak overall.The Flashes (4-13, 2-4 Mid-American Conference)...

Photo Story: Young heros encourage Akron Marathon runners

Austin Mariasy September 25, 2017

During this year's FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, Half Marathon and Team Relay, which is part of the Akron Children's Hospital Marathon Race Series, 14 children dressed up as a superhero and joined family,...

Ohio releases report cards, revealing mixed results at Kent City Schools

Laina Yost September 17, 2017

The state of Ohio released their annual academic report cards for each school district, and Kent City Schools received varying grades, including some failing marks.The report cards are created by analyzing...

President Beverly Warren speaks to a large crowd at the university rebranding event on Monday, Feb. 1, 2016. Last year, Kent State unveiled “Undeniably Kent State" as the brand name, but this will soon change to "On With Purpose."

Kent State drops old brand, opts for ‘On With Purpose’

Kelsey Meszaros September 13, 2017

Kent State’s new branding campaign is entering its next phase, replacing “Undeniably Kent State” with “On With Purpose.”The new phrase is part of the rebranding plan, which focuses on individuals...

Ohio Gov. John Kasich

Ohio’s political roundup: The 2018 governor’s race heats up

Laina Yost September 3, 2017

Gov. John Kasich, Ohio’s longstanding Republican leader, will soon be out of office, clearing the path for a wide-open gubernatorial campaign in 2018.Without the challenge of taking on a well-known incumbent,...

Our View: Building a better Stater

Lucas Misera August 27, 2017

As students enter a new fall semester with hopes of building upon the spring, so does the Kent Stater.Named the best collegiate daily newspaper in Ohio, the staff of the Stater knows there’s a lot to...

Roads closed indefinitely due to construction near Kent State East Liverpool

Mariah Helaney June 15, 2017

Construction surrounding Kent State’s East Liverpool campus continues and multiple roads are closed indefinitely — including Broadway Avenue and 6th Street.Jeffrey Christopher, senior facility manager...

The house at 11489 Ridge Rd. in North Royalton, Ohio, where police found the bodies of Suzanne Taylor and her daughters, Taylor and Kylie Pifer.

Update: Sheriff says Ohio man is suspect in 5 slayings, including Kent State student

June 13, 2017

CANTON, Ohio (AP) — The latest on the deaths of five people, including Kent State student Taylor Pifer, in two locations in northeastern Ohio (all times local):4:10 p.m.Ohio authorities said a suspect...

Main Street Kent to hold 11th Annual Art and Wine Festival

Kaylee Peterson May 25, 2017

Music, art, food and wine will fill Downtown Kent Sat., June 3 as Main Street Kent’s 11th annual Art and Wine Festival is set to take place from noon–10 p.m.Heather Malarcik, Main Street Kent executive...

Kent to fix Lincoln-Summit traffic

Hannah Coleman April 16, 2017

Between potholes, closed roads and traffic cones, Kent State students and surrounding community members have found it impossible to ignore the construction taking place on Summit Street.The current road...

A PARTA bus drives by the M.A.C. Center on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017. 

Proposed budget plan could hurt PARTA

Hannah Coleman February 13, 2017

Transit agencies in Ohio are bracing for the loss of millions of dollars in their budgets starting in July. The financial impact comes from the state no longer collecting the sales and use tax on Medicaid...

100316 Does Ohio Matter

Does Ohio Matter in Election 2016?

Christiana Ford, TV2 October 3, 2016

Does Ohio Matter in Election 2016? from KentWired.com on Vimeo.This video package was produced by Christiana Ford. Contact her at [email protected].