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Darrell Brooks was found guilty of six counts of first-degree intentional homicide on October 26 for driving his SUV into a crowd of Christmas parade attendees in Waukesha, Wisconsin, last November, killing six people and wounding dozens more.

Man accused of killing 6 at Waukesha Christmas parade found guilty of intentional homicide

Eric Levenson, Bill Kirkos and Brad Parks, CNN October 26, 2022

(CNN) -- Darrell Brooks was found guilty of six counts of first-degree intentional homicide on Wednesday for driving his SUV into a crowd of Christmas parade attendees in Waukesha, Wisconsin, last November,...

Rachel Beech, associate vice president of enrollment management at California State University. Beech is one of two finalists for the VP of enrollment management at Kent State.

Kent State announces finalists for VP of Enrollment Management position

Owen MacMillan Digital Content Manager February 15, 2022

Kent State announced two finalists for the position of vice president of enrollment management Tuesday, Feb. 15. Rachel Beech, who is currently the associate vice president of enrollment management at...

Police investigate at the scene of a crash involving multiple people and injuries at a holiday parade in Waukesha, Wis., on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021. (Mike De Sisti/Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel via AP)

What we know about what happened at the Wisconsin Christmas parade

(CNN) -- The celebratory sounds of a Wisconsin Christmas parade were interrupted by terrified screams Sunday after a vehicle plowed into participants and spectators gathered for the event in Waukesha,...

Kyle Rittenhouse, right, puts a pen in his pocket and looks to the gallery as his attorney Natalie Wisco moves him toward the door during a break in the trial at the Kenosha County Courthouse in Kenosha, Wis., on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021. Rittenhouse is accused of killing two people and wounding a third during a protest over police brutality in Kenosha, last year. (Sean Krajacic/The Kenosha News via AP, Pool)

Prosecution rests its case against Kyle Rittenhouse and judge dismisses curfew violation charge

Eric Levenson, Brad Parks and Carma Hassan, CNN November 10, 2021

(CNN) -- The prosecution on Tuesday rested its case against Kyle Rittenhouse in his homicide trial after calling 22 witnesses over the course of six days, giving the defense its first opportunity to...

Ohio’s status as a swing state seems no longer

Kaitlyn Finchler Reporter November 17, 2020

With the results of the 2020 election still fresh in everyone’s mind, some have questioned if Ohio is still prevalent as a swing state or will still be a factor in future elections. No candidate has...

Bridget Dunn signed with Kent State women's basketball from Carmel High School in Carmel, Indiana. Nov. 12, 2020.

Athletes sign letters of intent to become Golden Flashes

Kathryn Rajnicek, Sports Reporter Owen MacMillan, Sports Editor November 11, 2020

The early signing period for 2021-22 freshman athletes began today, and Kent State brought in plenty of new talent this year. Over a dozen athletes across six sports signed letters of intent to become...

Rep. Tim Ryan and members of the Kent State College Democrats greet one another during their meeting via Zoom on Tuesday, Oct. 6. 

Rep. Tim Ryan meets virtually with College Democrats

Bronwyn Wain Reporter October 9, 2020

Rep. Tim Ryan believes Americans currently have the power to shift the trajectory of this country with the 2020 presidential election. Ryan, who represents the 13th district of Ohio, participated in a...

Merissa

Finding stability on the court

Henry Palattella November 5, 2017

It was a hazy afternoon in June 2007 when Merissa Barber-Smith’s mother sat her four children down in the living room of their house on the South Side of Chicago.“Kids,” she told them, “we’re...

 The Duke Blue Devils celebrate their 68-63 win over Wisconsin in the NCAA National Championship game on Monday, April 6, 2015, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

AP: Duke holds off Wisconsin to win national title

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The package deal has delivered Duke another national championship.Tyus Jones scored 23 points, his good buddy and freshman teammate Jahlil Okafor added a couple of key baskets in...