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Kent State Police react to Michigan State shooting

February 15, 2023

In the wake of the shooting at Michigan State, many Kent State students may be worried about their safety on campus. But Kent State ranks as one of the safest college campuses according to the FBI crime...

Paws for a Cause pups spread Valentine’s love

Adriana Gasiewski, Reporter February 14, 2023

Amongst the chatter over which puppy to pet first, Wrangler lied nearly asleep in the arms of his handler, junior fashion merchandising major Julia Reading. Unlike the other puppies who were adoring every...

Kent State celebrates the Super Bowl with watch party

February 13, 2023

Last night, Kent State students headed to Tahini Mediterranean Cuisine to watch the Super Bowl. But surprisingly, most people were not there to watch the game but to see the commercials and halftime...

2 on the Town: Kent’s Valentine’s Day staples

Alexandria Manthey, TV2 Reporter February 13, 2023

Valentine's Day is here and whether you're looking for the perfect last-minute gift, or a place to grab a bite to eat, downtown Kent is sure to have the place for you. TV2 reporter Alexandria Manthey went...

Chocolate Walk in downtown Kent sells out

Chloe Cornely, Reporter February 12, 2023

Over 200 attendees from across Northeast Ohio participated in the Main Street Kent’s Chocolate Walk Saturday afternoon after tickets for the event sold out. More than 32 local businesses served sweet...

Kent Fire Department assists East Palestine following train derailment

February 11, 2023

Several fire departments, including the Kent Fire Department, provided aid to the East Palestine community after a train carrying toxic chemicals derailed from its tracks. TV2's Jacob Brooks spoke with...

Senior Guest Program allows senior citizens to audit classes

February 10, 2023

Kent State's senior guest program allows seniors 60 and up the chance to audit classes on a tuition-free basis. The statewide program is offered at many universities around Ohio and allows senior citizens...

President Todd Diacon hosts ‘Talking with Todd’ session focused on the University’s economic impact

Jocy Holtsberry, Reporter February 10, 2023

President Todd Diacon shared the many ways Kent State improved Ohio’s economy in the latest installment of Talking with Todd. Talking with Todd occurs monthly, where Diacon discusses a certain topic...

Main Street Kent hosts ‘Foodie BINGO’

Abigail Forbes, TV2 Reporter February 9, 2023

For the month of February, Kent is bringing the community lots of food and some competition. Main Street Kent is hosting a Foodie February BINGO in which participants can try local eateries and get...

Daughter of East Palestine residents starts GoFundMe for displaced

February 8, 2023

After a train derailed from its tracks Friday night in East Palestine, many residents were forced to pack up their things in a matter of moments and seek shelter at neighborhood school evacuation sites....

KSU alumnus’ family farm impacted by East Palestine train derailment

Matthew Brown, Photo Editor February 8, 2023

Jesse Gettemy, a KSU alumni who graduated in 2017, was home visiting his family in East Palestine, Ohio when the train that derailed Feb. 3 experienced a controlled explosion yesterday evening. Town...

Residents relocated after East Palestine train derailment

TV2 Staff February 7, 2023

Over 40 residents living in East Palestine were relocated to an evacuation center after a train carrying toxic chemicals derailed from its tracks and caught fire Friday night. Residents were directed...

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