The Unemployment Rate in Kent

Find out if prospects are getting better or worse.

What’s the Average Social Security Check in Kent?

Find out how to get the largest payment you can.

The Eye-Popping Costs of Raising a Newborn in Kent

See if you could afford a baby’s first year here.

What's the Risk to Your Identity in Kent?

Find out if you're living in a hot spot for ID fraud.

Here's What You'll Pay at the Pump in Kent

How does your neighborhood compare to the national average?

Christ Episcopal Church Wants Your Old Shoes

Christ Episcopal Church launches shoe drive fundraiser to raise money for its gardens while helping small businesses in developing nations.

Commencement 2019

What is Kent State sending them off with?

Volunteer Education Series

Volunteer Class in Cuyahoga Falls

Beachwood Cares for Kid's Safety: Commits $250,000 for Seat Belts

Beachwood Schools To Install Lap-Shoulder Seat Belts In All The New School Buses With City Funds On Recommendation Started By Third Graders

Henrico Cty, VA (Richmond) Adds Seat Belts to Their School Buses

To Protect Their Children Another School District Chooses to Install Seat Belts on Their New School Buses & Join the Current Growing Trend

Firefighters from Across Ohio Train with Industry Experts

Portage County firefighters attend free training on oil and gas incident response

Meet Coco, A Police Dog In Kent

Coco has served the Kent State community for five years.

Kent State To Honor Veterans On November 8

The university's annual Veteran's Day observance includes a flag-raising and speeches.

Meet The Largest Donors In Kent State University History

An outright gift of $10 million will get a building named after you.

Teachers Across Ohio “Energized” to Return to Their Classrooms

Teachers from Portage County attend workshop on energy education

Kent State Lands In Top Tier Of U.S. News Rankings

The university is the only Ohio public college to crack the list's upper echelon.

Kent State Earns High Scores For Being LBTQ-Friendly

The campus got a 4.5 out of a possible 5 on the Campus Pride Index.

"Beyond The Suit" Exhibit To Open At Kent State Museum

The exhibit gives a fresh look at current trends in menswear design through the personal wardrobe of Alexandre Marr and Dominic Iudiciani.

French students coming to America looking for host families

We are still looking for Cleveland families looking to host a student from July 31st thru August 19th.

French students return to Cleveland area.

Still looking for homes for student stay this August

NEOMED Breaks Charitable Giving Record

Each year, graduating students give back by making a class gift to NEOMED.

'Come And Take It': Kent State Grad Poses With AR-15 On Campus

Kaitlin Bennett received her bachelor's degree Saturday. On Sunday, she posted photos of herself with a rifle slung over her shoulder.

$90,000 Grant Given To Kent State Poetry Center

Included in this announcement is a grant of $90,000 to the Wick Poetry Center for River Stanzas: A Collective Dreaming of the Cuyahoga.

Happy Mother’s Day To Beverly Wagner

“Thanks for being a wonderful mom, grandmother and wife.”

Kent State, Pulitzer Center to Discuss Climate Change

Experts, Journalists to Address Topic: “Advancing Understanding of Climate Change: The Role of Science and Global Communication"

Arbor Day Foundation Recognizes Kent State University

Arbor Day Foundation will honor Kent State With Tree Campus USA recognition for the 10th consecutive year.

Kent State, City Leaders To Meet For 55th Straight Year

The topic for this year’s spring Bowman Breakfast is “Town-Gown Relations – Working Together Makes It Work!”

WITAN French Market

41st Annual Arts & Crafts Show

Pulitzer Prize Winning Artist To Speak In Kent

Art Spiegelman, a Pulitzer Prize winning author, is scheduled to speak at Kent State on March 6th.

New College Of Medicine Dean For NEOMED

NEOMED has appointed Elisabeth Young as the new College of Medicine Dean.

Dan Rather Coming To Kent To Discuss May 4 Shooting

The legendary reporter will discuss covering worldwide events like the Kennedy assassination, Watergate and the Kent National Guard shooting

Kent State Denies Richard Spencer's Speaking Request

The white nationalist wanted to give a talk on the anniversary of the 1970 May 4 Vietnam shooting.

Advertise in the 41st Annual WITAN French Market Program

Great Exposure for a Small Investment

Snow Parking Ban Likely Coming In Kent

A snow emergency parking ban will likely be placed into effect sometime during the early morning hours of Saturday, January 13.

Beethoven Medal Awarded To Kent State Teacher

Participants of the festival attend several concerts of the composer’s music and hear the latest musicological research.

Grant Money Awarded To Kent Anthropology Professor

Anthony J. Tosi, Ph.D., received a grant from the National Science Foundation to study the evolution of primates.

$1 Million For Scholarship Given To Kent State

Carol Cartwright, Ph.D, the President Emerita of Kent State University, made a $1 million estate donation to the school.

'Winter Crisis Program' Available For Portage County Residents

Ohio's federally-funded Winter Crisis Program​​​ could be a vital backup for individuals and families facing utility shutoff notices.

KSU Community Mourns Unexpected Loss Of Senior Devin Moore

The Kent State community mourns the loss of Broadcast Student Devin Moore, who died Dec. 6 after collapsing during a basketball game.

Kent State To Hold Fall Commencement Ceremonies Dec. 15 And 16

Across the university’s eight-campus system, 2,981 students will graduate from Kent State this fall, including those receiving associate deg