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Trains are strewn along the tracks of a Norfolk Southern derailment Sat., March 6 in Springfield, Ohio.

Norfolk Southern determines ‘urgent railcar safety issue’ after loose wheels found on rail cars in second Ohio derailment

(CNN) -- Norfolk Southern found loose wheels on a series of rail cars involved in last week's derailment near Springfield, Ohio, the company has announced, the latest safety problem to...

The coldest air of the season -- by far -- will dive down from Canada, bringing dangerously cold temperatures to millions this week. Temperatures will drop so low in some places that frostbite could begin in as little as 5 minutes on exposed skin.

Arctic blast this week brings the coldest Christmas in nearly 40 years for millions

Jennifer Gray, CNN Meteorologist December 20, 2022

(CNN) -- The coldest air of the season -- by far -- will dive down from Canada, bringing dangerously cold temperatures to millions this week. Temperatures will drop so low in some places that frostbite...

Moving down the train tracks, the operator moves the debris to a separate pile.

Crews clear debris as community mourns loss of downtown landmark

Alton Northup, Staff Reporter December 3, 2022

Fire crews remained in downtown Kent Saturday as maintenance crews worked to clear debris following an explosive fire that ravaged the historic mill complex. Bricks, glass and charred wood scattered...

Kent United Church of Christ was one of the voting locations in Portage County.

GALLERY: Views from the polls

Matthew Brown and Asha Blake, Photo Editor, Assistant Photo Editor November 9, 2022

Kent poll workers seeing ‘steady’ turnout early in the day

Emma Andrus, Editor-in-Chief November 8, 2022

Throughout the morning and into the early afternoon, poll workers at the Kent State Recreation and Wellness Center said they’ve seen a “steady” turnout of voters, estimating that nearly 70 voters...

Waterloo school levy to be on ballot for 14th time in 6 years

Alexandra Golden, Managing Editor November 7, 2022

Waterloo School District has not received new money since February 2013. The last levy passage they had was for five years, but the district has made it last for 10, Waterloo School District Superintendent...

Ohio Supreme Court election now features party affiliations

Catie Pusateri, Reporter November 7, 2022

For the first time in Ohio’s history, the Ohio Supreme Court election on Nov. 8 will display each candidate’s political party affiliation on the ballot. Last year, Gov. Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: SDS demands accessible emergency contraception

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: SDS demands accessible emergency contraception

Students for a Democratic Society November 4, 2022

On the morning of June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, undoing nearly 50 years of precedent. Three days later, Kent State President Todd Diacon issued a statement on the decision to...

An armed carjacking and subsequent police chase led to a heavy police presence on and off campus Tuesday evening.

Armed carjacking ends in police chase, apprehension near Dix Stadium

Jacob Brooks, TV2 Reporter October 18, 2022

Police are searching for a suspect involved in an armed carjacking after a chase that started in Akron and ended near Dix Stadium in Kent Tuesday evening. Barberton Police sent an alert earlier about...

Vance, Ryan clash in final fiery debate

Jesse Khalil, Reporter October 18, 2022

Democrat Tim Ryan and Republican J.D. Vance clashed over gun control, abortion, immigration, Donald Trump and Nancy Pelosi Monday night at the Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown during their second and...

My keychain, featuring my wallet and a variety of self-defense tools: cat-shaped "brass knuckles," a self-defense alarm, a blunt object and pepper spray.

OPINION: Reducing students’ fears to a ‘Halloween prank’ certainly sends a message — albeit, the wrong one

Emma Andrus, Editor-in-Chief October 18, 2022

After a man wearing a baby mask in all black reportedly knocked on their doors, wiggled their doorknobs and chased them up stairwells in Centennial Court F, a group of frightened female students filed...

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