The Kent Police Department is utilizing community cameras to help fight city crime.
Although Kent is a fairly safe city, according to Lt. Mike Lewis, having this program in place will hopefully discourage...
The Portage County Sheriff's Department issued a warning about increased overdose deaths on March 31. Officials said the increase is largely due to the increased use of fentanyl, a highly addictive and...
Police training differs from city to city, but there are certain standards that all forces should adhere to according to Jackie Lisnek, a Ph.D. student at the University of Virginia studying causes and...
Students dressing up head-to-toe in green each year to celebrate the Saturday before St. Patrick’s Day has become both a college tradition and a concern for public safety.
Fake Paddy’s Day is synonymous...
The new Kent PD app is designed to allow individuals to submit tips anonymously to law enforcement, schools and community groups.
The Kent Police Department says the goal of the app is to bring awareness...
A new Kent Police Department program meant to reduce crime rates has not led to the incarceration of any suspects in its first six months. The city of Kent’s "Community Watch Camera Program” enlists...
Matthew Guska, the co-owner of 157 Lounge in Kent, was arraigned on a charge of first-degree misdemeanor assault Tuesday following a May 14 incident in his bar where police said he hit a patron in the...
The CCI Commons were adjusted to accommodate students during the past two semesters and typical staples of CCI like RA events, storage for projects and computer availability faced severe changes.The commons...
Restaurants and bars can now deliver alcohol to customers through delivery apps, purchase new liquor licenses, sell alcohol on Sundays in addition to other changes, according to a new Ohio law. House...
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• January 16, 2021
Two Kent police officers and a burglary suspect were shot after police responded to a 911 call at 1596 E. Summit St. Saturday morning, according to Administrative Lt. Mike Lewis of the Kent Police Department.A...
The streets of downtown Kent will be unusually quiet this Halloween season as bars and pubs throughout the city are dealing with major financial losses due to Portage County remaining in Level Three risk...
A physical altercation took place between two people in downtown Kent on Aug. 29, leaving one with significant facial injuries, said Kent Police Administrative Lieutenant Mike Lewis.While it’s unconfirmed...
