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Bicyclist struck by car on East Summit Street

David Williams
September 6, 2019
Vaping hazards

Vapers beware: Are vaping, lung disease linked?

David Williams
August 28, 2019

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Side Bar

David Williams
August 28, 2019
A group of a Latitude residents relax and watch TV in the lounge of the new apartment complex, Latitude on Aug. 24, 2019.

Latitude newest off-campus apartment complex

David Williams
August 25, 2019
Miss Akron, the winner of APF Drag Battle, walks in the Akron Pride Parade waving to the spectators on Aug. 24, 2019.

Akron celebrates third annual Pride Festival

David Williams
August 25, 2019

Kent State moves forward with new textbook service

David Williams
August 13, 2019

Kent food: Oh, the places you’ll eat

David Williams
August 7, 2019

Former Kent student pleads guilty, awaits sentencing

David Williams
August 1, 2019
The Greasy Boys play on the Dan Smith Park Stage during the Kent Blues Fest in downtown Kent on July 12, 2019.

Bikes, beer and blues: Kent hosts 11th annual Blues Festival

David Williams
July 15, 2019
Jasmine Hoff

DeWine appoints two new Board of Trustees members

David Williams
July 2, 2019

Graduate Studies Dean to serve as interim Senior VP, Provost

David Williams
June 13, 2019
Thirsty people gathered on Water St. between E. Main and Portage to enjoy malt beverages from all across Northeast Ohio on May 18, 2019.  

Inaugural Kent Craft Beer Festival brings in breweries from all across Ohio

David Williams
May 23, 2019
Brandon Bounds headshot

REFLECTION: This is our Endgame

Brandon Bounds
May 1, 2019
Chief of Staff nominee Claire Weihe poses for a portrait before the April 24, 2019 Undergraduate Student Government meeting.

USG transitions power to incoming administration

David Williams
April 25, 2019
Brandon Bounds headshot

REFLECTION: The hard truth about reporting on suicide

Brandon Bounds
April 24, 2019
First responders look for the remains of a person who died near the railroad tracks next to the Cuyahoga River in downtown Kent on Wednesday, April 17, 2019.

Police investigating apparent suicide by train in downtown Kent

Brandon Bounds
April 18, 2019
The main lobby of The Province apartments in Kent on Tuesday, April 18, 2017. FILE.

Best Off-Campus Housing

Brandon Bounds
April 17, 2019
Beckwith Orchards in Kent on Tuesday, April 16, 2019.

Best Recreational Places

Brandon Bounds
April 17, 2019
Brandon Bounds headshot

REFLECTION: Greek life is a different world

Brandon Bounds
April 14, 2019
Gabriella Beswick's emotional support dog, a Yorkshire Terrier named Angel.

Despite the university making mental health a priority, students must wait for appointments at campus clinics

David Williams
April 3, 2019

(COVER STORY SIDEBAR) Let’s take a look at mental health:

David Williams
April 3, 2019

(COVER STORY SIDEBAR) Kent State counseling on the main campus:

David Williams
April 3, 2019

Mental health statistics for college students

David Williams
April 3, 2019
Journalist Bob Woodward places his hand over his heart as an honor guard performs the National Anthem during the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, Saturday, April 29, 2017. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Bob Woodward event moves to MAC Center after ballroom tickets sell out

David Williams
April 2, 2019

Three charged in Satterfield vandalism case

David Williams
March 27, 2019
Bob Woodward speaks during An Evening with Bob Woodward discussing his new book FEAR Trump in the White House at Coral Springs Center for the Arts on October 15, 2018 in Coral Springs, Florida. 

Bob Woodward to speak at May 4

Brandon Bounds
March 22, 2019

FAKE PADDY’S -David vignette

David Williams
March 17, 2019

May 4 Task Force – Sidebar

David Williams
March 6, 2019
Brothers in Phi Beta Sigma's Epsilon Chapter Stepping. Stepping is a percussive dance form common among African-American Fraternities in which participants use their entire body as an instrument.

A look back — and ahead — at African-American Greek life

David Williams
February 20, 2019
Sophomore psychology and biochemistry majors Tom Sonnanstine and junior psychology major Emily France carry food into the kitchen in the Women's Center on February 7, 2019.

Kent State community fights back against hunger

David Williams
February 10, 2019
David Williams, a senior reporter for KentWired.

STORY TIME: I survived the day Kent froze over

David Williams
January 30, 2019
Kent City Police display new designs on cruiser #5 Jan 26, 2019.

6 silver cruisers highlight Kent Police fleet additions

David Williams
January 27, 2019
Hardaway

Police: Kent man shoots brother with rifle

Brandon Bounds
January 25, 2019
Food Insecurity Graphic

Women’s Center pantry anticipating higher turnout as food stamp benefits stall

David Williams
January 23, 2019
Brandon Bounds headshot

STORY TIME: A blizzard, squirrel and a pizza delivery

Brandon Bounds
January 21, 2019
Dakota Wilkinson, lead singer of rock band Flight 619, cheers on the crowd.

Akron band soars the airwaves with their music

Brandon Bounds
January 13, 2019
Kent State alumna Kaitlin Bennett and her boyfriend Justin Moldow speak about the second amendment at an event held by Liberty Hangout in the KIVA on Nov. 19, 2018.

University moves to dismiss Liberty Hangout lawsuit

David Williams
January 13, 2019
The remnants of a candy wrapper and a glue stick sit inside a microwave in Satterfield Hall on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018.

Two suspects identified in Satterfield vandalism; names not released

Brandon Bounds
January 13, 2019
The remnants of a candy wrapper and a glue stick sit inside a microwave in Satterfield Hall on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018.

Kent State community responds to vandalism act in Satterfield Hall

Brandon Bounds
December 22, 2018
The remnants of a candy wrapper and a glue stick sit inside a microwave in Satterfield Hall on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018.

BREAKING: Kent State police investigate swastika, feces in vandalism incident at Satterfield

Brandon Bounds
December 18, 2018

Kent State community voices opinions at presidential search forum

David Williams
December 14, 2018
Pedestrians walk past 157 Lounge on South Water Street in downtown Kent on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2018.

157 Lounge co-owner faces two felony assault charges

Brandon Bounds
December 11, 2018
Kent State alumna Kaitlin Bennett and her boyfriend Justin Moldow speak about the second amendment at an event held by Liberty Hangout in the KIVA on Nov. 19, 2018.

Kent State changes policy for security during student organized events

David Williams
December 7, 2018

Kent State lists “international students” as ethnic demographic

David Williams
December 5, 2018
Kaitlin Bennett, the organizer of an open-carry walk on Kent State's main campus, walks back to her car with her personal security detail at the end of the walk on Sept. 29, 2018.

Federal judge blocks Kent State from charging conservative student group

Brandon Bounds
November 14, 2018
Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown speaks at the Democratic watch party in Columbus, OH Tuesday after winning his bid for re-election.

Sherrod Brown considering 2020 presidential run

David Williams
November 12, 2018
George Brinkman Jr.'s booking photograph from the North Royalton police.

Man pleads guilty to murder of Kent State student, her mother and sister

David Williams
November 5, 2018
Democratic Candidate for Lieutenant Governor Betty Sutton speaks at a meet and greet in the Student Center hosted by the College Democrats on Oct. 31, 2018.

Betty Sutton speaks to College Democrats days before midterms

David Williams
October 31, 2018

Election things (needs headline)

Brandon Bounds
October 31, 2018

Kent Police call Halloween weekend festivities ‘calmest Halloween in recent memory’

David Williams
October 29, 2018
The Delta Tau Delta fraternity house on Main Street put up a new banner that is 39 square feet. 

City of Kent tells fraternity to remove banner

David Williams
October 4, 2018
Attorney Warner Mendenhall speaks to reporters about his client, Julio Pino, outside the Carl B. Stoaks U.S. Courthouse Sept. 26, 2018. 

Former Kent State Professor sentenced to prison

David Williams
September 26, 2018

Kent police captain indicted for money laundering and racketeering

David Williams
September 21, 2018
Indian Muslims participate in a protest against the Chinese government, in Mumbai, India, Friday, Sept. 14, 2018. Nearly 150 Indian Muslims held a street protest in Mumbai, India's financial capital, demanding that China stop detaining thousands of members of minority Uighur Muslim ethnic group in detention and political indoctrination centers in Xinjiang region. Placard reads "Chinese government must stop atrocities on Muslims." (AP Photo/Rajanish Kakade)

Human Rights Watch accuses China of forcing Turkic Muslims into ‘internment camps’

David Williams
September 19, 2018

Portage County Sheriff’s Office arrests alleged serial rape suspect

David Williams
September 7, 2018
A person walks toward one of the new traffic circles locates on Summit Street on Aug. 29, 2018.

Summit Street Improvement Project finalizes construction plans for the upcoming semester

David Williams
August 29, 2018
Brandon Bounds headshot

Hiding behind a smile

Brandon Bounds
July 5, 2018

Kent State prioritizes Flash ALERTS in wake of tornado warning

David Williams
April 21, 2018
The Wait 2 Txt campaign will be occurring over the next three weeks.

KSUPD kicks off distracted pedestrian campaign

David Williams
April 11, 2018

Kent City Council approves medical marijuana zoning, talks record retention

David Williams
April 5, 2018

The tide has changed. What now?

Brandon Bounds
April 4, 2018

So you come to me for forgiveness again?

Brandon Bounds
April 1, 2018

Kent Police face setbacks: Prepare to move into new building

David Williams
March 24, 2018
Hundreds of people marched in Akron for the March for Our Lives protest on Saturday, March 24.

‘We are done’: Students demand action on gun laws

Brandon Bounds
March 24, 2018
Officer Vance Voyles tells students how they could have improved on their handling of a scenario involving a man breaking into cars.

KSUPD wraps up Police Experience Academy

David Williams
March 17, 2018

Kent State students walk out in protest outside White Hall

David Williams
March 15, 2018

KSUPD gets ready for National School Walkout

David Williams
March 13, 2018
College students party on University Drive during Fake Patty’s Day Saturday, March 11, 2017. The Kent State tradition “Fake Patty’s Day” takes place the week before St. Patrick’s Day to allow an entire Saturday to party.

Local law enforcement prepare for two potential St. Patrick’s Day parties

David Williams
March 9, 2018
Officers Witt and Spahr with Coco.

Week three of KSUPD’S Police Experience Academy focuses on K-9 units

David Williams
March 2, 2018

Preventing school shootings: Potential warning signs

David Williams
February 25, 2018

Kent City Schools superintendent George Joseph addresses parents concerns about school safety

David Williams
February 22, 2018

Local police departments mourn Westerville officers deaths

David Williams
February 15, 2018

KSUPD welcomes two new officers

David Williams
February 10, 2018
The spring 2017 Police Experience Academy Graduation Ceremony.

KSUPD invites students and faculty to Police Experience Academy

David Williams
January 31, 2018
157 Lounge on S. Water Street in downtown Kent on Oct. 18, 2017.

157 Lounge bar co-owner files lawsuit against Kent State

Brandon Bounds
January 19, 2018
Joshua Budd, a sophomore integrated social studies major, asks a question to the panelists at the KENTtalks panel on free speech in the Tri-Towers Rotunda Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017.

KENTtalks series breaks down free speech

Brandon Bounds
October 18, 2017
157 Lounge on S. Water Street in downtown Kent on Oct. 18, 2017.

157 Lounge co-owner in court dispute with Kent State graduate

Brandon Bounds
October 18, 2017

Opinion: Heroin Anonymous is set to save lives

Brandon Bounds
July 17, 2017

Opinion: Acceptance is not easy

Brandon Bounds
January 24, 2017

National Depression Screening Day

Brandon Bounds
October 6, 2016

Water park closure sparks reaction on campus

Brandon Bounds
September 22, 2016
0911 Safe Spaces

Questioning the future of Kent State’s ‘safe spaces’

Brandon Bounds
September 10, 2016

Pokemon Go updates cause frustration among users

Brandon Bounds
August 31, 2016

Simple Plan is back

Brandon Bounds
March 2, 2016
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