Fewer Water Main Breaks in Kent this Winter

City reports 13 breaks so far this winter

Groundbreaking for New Apartment Building Downtown is Friday

City, developer to break ground on 'Building C' to house 32 apartments and new restaurant Bricco

Council to Re-Examine Wells-Sherman House Loan

Terms of repayment, other details to be talked about in committee

City Nixes Kramer Fields Second Entrance Idea

Railroad policy discourages new at-grade crossing for second entrance to baseball fields

Building Permits: $8 Million Courthouse Gets OK

All information is according to the Kent Community Development Department

Architecture Board Signs Off on Karate Sign Downtown

Business planning to open on West College Avenue, facade changes approved

Council Acts on Fracking Recommendations

Councilwoman urges prohibition of fracking on city, Kent State property

Wells Sherman House Gets Foundation Permit

Court hearing scheduled on permanent injunction request

Possible Conflict Delays Vote on Acorn Corner Signs

Kent Architectural Review Board reschedules vote on sign plan for old hotel restoration

Clyde to Hold Turnpike Open House at Kent Library

State Rep. Kathleen Clyde will talk about the state's transportation budget

Business Consulting Group Gets $25,000 from City for Incubator

Council awards grant to Regional Economic Growth Corporation for Martinel Incubator

Asteroid Will Buzz Earth Friday

It will be the closest flyby on record for such a big object

PolitiFact: Ed FitzGerald 'Mostly False' in First Obama Supporter Claim

Potential Ohio gubernatorial candidate FitzGerald told a group of college students he was the first Cuyahoga County official to endorse Obama.

South DePeyster Closed Friday for Gas Line Work

Homeowners will still have access to their driveways

State: Kent State Controls Fracking on University Land

Local university officials have control over permitting or denying oil and gas drilling on Kent State campuses

Transit Center to Open in March for Parking

PARTA plans grand opening of Kent Central Gateway later in 2013

Report: Ohio Ranks Poorly on Election Performance

Pew Center ranks Ohio low on absentee and provisional ballot management

Property Owner Says Tenants Worried About Paid Parking Downtown

City is planning to install pay stations to manage less than one-third of parking spaces that will be available downtown when redevelopment is finished

Rental Licensing Program Nearing Council Talks

City administrators reviewing creation of comprehensive licensing program for rental properties in Kent

Fracking 'Unlikely' in Kent City Limits

City council hears recommendations from sustainability commission on dealing with controversial drilling method

Fracking Recommendations to be Presented at Council Wednesday

Kent Sustainability Commission will make recommendations for regulating the controversial drilling practice locally

Gov. Kasich Proposes Income Tax, Sales Tax Cuts in Budget Plan

Check out this video from the governor’s office to learn more about the proposal.

Income Tax Revenue from Kent State Rose in 2012

University employees contributed 37 percent of city's total income tax revenue

Ohio Politicians Ignore Student Journalists on Gun Debate

Students at Kent State University asked local politicians for their thoughts on the national gun debate

Gov. Kasich Proposes Increasing School Funding, Lessening Mandates

The governor’s plan also includes funds for a special grant, designed to encourage schools to try new approaches to increasing achievement and decreasing cost.

Judge Rules on Objections in Wells Sherman House Case

Request for oral hearing in case is denied

Building Permits: New Downtown Shop Updates

All information is according to the Kent Community Development Department

More Residents use 'Citizen Action Center' on City Website

City manager says popularity of service increasing

Boarding House Request Debated by Zoning Board

Park Avenue property owner wants change from single-family to boarding house status

'Building C' Clears Last Planning Hurdle

New mixed-use apartment building downtown receives zoning variances for construction

State Awards Third Frontier Grant to Kent State

University to get $137,000 for liquid crystal technology research

Rep. Clyde Appointed Ranking Member on Local Government Panel

Kent Ohio House representative in second term

Income Tax Revenue Up for Northeast Ohio Patch Towns

15 of 18 Ohio Patch communities saw 2012 income tax collections surpass 2011 figures

Mild Winter has Kent Running out of Salt Storage

City has used a fraction of the salt it is required to buy via an ODOT contract

Kent's Tax Rate for 2013 Rises Slightly

Here are the numbers that make up your property tax bill this year

Council Signs Off on New Marathon

Proceeds benefit local women's shelters

Fracking Opponents Urge City Council to Act

Concerned Citizens Ohio makes recommendations for anti-fracking laws

School Safety Reforms Central to President Obama’s Gun Control Proposal

The Kent City Schools are reviewing new safety measures

Councilman: Put Police Station on RB&W Site

Mogadore Road property to be considered as location for new safety building

Tell Us What You Think About President Obama’s Gun Control Proposal

President Barack Obama presented a wide-reaching proposal for the country’s gun control policies on Wednesday.