There are 58 coronavirus-related deaths in Portage County, with 409 total cases and 89 hospi…
Local and State Coronavirus Coverage
The Student Multicultural Center recognized graduates and their achievements during the virt…
The coronavirus pandemic caused Kent State and universities alike to switch their face-to-fa…
Now that in-person classes have been cancelled, Beall Hall is not housing students, but inst…
University president Todd Diacon’s fiscal year 2021 plan shows that the university only “tak…
With the coronavirus pandemic and social distancing measures in place, in-person commencemen…
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After spending countless hours at home, it is no doubt that ROTC members are wondering what …
With COVID-19 cases on the rise, people are working to protect themselves from the virus. Fr…
Senior softball player Vanessa Vodan found out from a social media post by the NCAA that her…
There are 57 coronavirus-related deaths in Portage County, with 322 total cases and 75 hospi…
Kent’s Haymaker Market is growing in popularity as the weeks of social distancing roll on. D…
Three weeks ago a hairdresser walked into her friend’s office and said “let’s make masks,” a…
The coronavirus pandemic has forced regular gym goers to switch up their routines with home …
As schools and businesses close down due to the coronavirus pandemic, Kent State has announc…
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“The way I see it is that some of these masks could save lives,” said Irvin Cardenas, a robo…
While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be a source of uncertainty for Kent State, construc…
Kent State University announced that the spring 2020 commencement will be virtual in accorda…
With COVID-19 canceling important fundraising events, retreats, morning training, marches an…
Kent State has cancelled all on-campus activities, events, summer camps and conferences spon…
After moving all classes online for the rest of the semester, Kent State's campus houses onl…
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Nearly 700,000 people in Ohio filed for unemployment in the last three…
(CNN) -- When she was a child growing up in Ohio, Amy Acton says, people looked down on her …
With campus closed and all student events cancelled due to the COVID-19 outbreak, students a…
As U.S. Census Day passed last week, Kent State students were encouraged to fill out the sur…
College is a time of freedom, a time of independence, a time where students are out on their…
When nurse Tracy Dodson interacts with a patient experiencing respiratory issues, she wears …
During this pandemic, many people are worried about their own safety by keeping safe distanc…
With the outbreak of the coronavirus in the United States, Kent State and other universities…
Portage Area Regional Transportation Authority, a central part of transportation in Kent, sp…
In an email Monday morning, Kent State announced its refund policy and procedure for parking…
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The state reported more than 1,400 coronavirus cases including 25 deat…
The Ohio General Assembly approved a plan Wednesday to extend absentee voting for the 2020 p…
Kent State faculty have found new and innovative ways to deliver coursework to students digi…
Editor's note: A previous version of this story said the withdrawal date for the spring seme…
In an email sent out Wednesday, Kent State announced the decision to continue remote instruc…
The COVID-19 pandemic is causing shortages in the U.S. for items like bread, hand sanitizer …
CINCINNATI (AP) — A spring breaker visiting Florida apologized for saying in a viral video l…
As virus deaths accelerate in the U.S., President Donald Trump has gone against the advice o…
(CNN) -- Top negotiators signaled on Tuesday that a bipartisan deal on a massive stimulus pa…
There are 24 coronavirus-related deaths in Portage County, with 180 total cases and 49 hospi…
(CNN) -- For the second time in two days, Democrats voted against advancing the colossal bil…
The rapid spread of the coronavirus since it was first reported in China has dealt an unprec…
Kent State May 4 50th Commemoration Weekend Events Canceled
The 50th commemoration weekend for May 4 was canceled Monday in accordance with the order of…
Governor Mike DeWine issued a mandatory Stay at Home Order for Ohio residents this afternoon…
Gov. Mike DeWine's administration is enacting a stay-at-home order as the number of cases in…
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine confirmed the state's first death from the coron…
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COVID-19 cases across the U.S.
Alabama: 131
Alaska: 14
Arizona: 152 (including two deaths)
Arkansas: 165
California: 1,224 (including 26 deaths)
Colorado: 475 (including five deaths)
Connecticut: 223 (including five deaths)
Delaware: 47
District of Columbia: 98 (including one death)
Florida: 824 (including 12 deaths)
Georgia: 600 (including 23 deaths)
Guam: 14 (including one death)
Hawaii: 48 (state revised from 59)
Idaho: 42
Illinois: 1,049 (including nine deaths)
Indiana: 201 (including four deaths)
Iowa: 90
Kansas: 55 (including two deaths)
Kentucky: 99 (including three deaths)
Louisiana: 837 (including 20 deaths)
Maine: 89
Maryland: 244 (including three deaths)
Massachusetts: 525 (including one death)
Michigan: 1,035 (including eight deaths)
Minnesota: 137 (including one death)
Mississippi: 207 (including one death)
Missouri: 90 (including three deaths)
Montana: 27
Nebraska: 42
Nevada: 154 (including two deaths)
New Hampshire: 65
New Jersey: 1,914 (including 20 deaths)
New Mexico: 57
New York: 15,168 (including 114 deaths)
North Carolina: 255
North Dakota: 28
Ohio: 247 (including three deaths)
Oklahoma: 53 (including one death)
Oregon: 137 (including four deaths)
Pennsylvania: 479 (including two deaths)
Puerto Rico: 23
Rhode Island: 66
South Carolina: 173 (including three deaths)
South Dakota: 14 (including one death)
Tennessee: 505 (including one death)
Texas: 304 (including five deaths)
US Virgin Islands: 6
Utah: 136
Vermont: 52 (including two deaths)
Virginia: 219 (including three deaths)
Washington: 1,793 (including 94 deaths)
West Virginia: 12
Wisconsin: 281 (including four deaths)
Wyoming: 24
Alaska: 14
Arizona: 152 (including two deaths)
Arkansas: 165
California: 1,224 (including 26 deaths)
Colorado: 475 (including five deaths)
Connecticut: 223 (including five deaths)
Delaware: 47
District of Columbia: 98 (including one death)
Florida: 824 (including 12 deaths)
Georgia: 600 (including 23 deaths)
Guam: 14 (including one death)
Hawaii: 48 (state revised from 59)
Idaho: 42
Illinois: 1,049 (including nine deaths)
Indiana: 201 (including four deaths)
Iowa: 90
Kansas: 55 (including two deaths)
Kentucky: 99 (including three deaths)
Louisiana: 837 (including 20 deaths)
Maine: 89
Maryland: 244 (including three deaths)
Massachusetts: 525 (including one death)
Michigan: 1,035 (including eight deaths)
Minnesota: 137 (including one death)
Mississippi: 207 (including one death)
Missouri: 90 (including three deaths)
Montana: 27
Nebraska: 42
Nevada: 154 (including two deaths)
New Hampshire: 65
New Jersey: 1,914 (including 20 deaths)
New Mexico: 57
New York: 15,168 (including 114 deaths)
North Carolina: 255
North Dakota: 28
Ohio: 247 (including three deaths)
Oklahoma: 53 (including one death)
Oregon: 137 (including four deaths)
Pennsylvania: 479 (including two deaths)
Puerto Rico: 23
Rhode Island: 66
South Carolina: 173 (including three deaths)
South Dakota: 14 (including one death)
Tennessee: 505 (including one death)
Texas: 304 (including five deaths)
US Virgin Islands: 6
Utah: 136
Vermont: 52 (including two deaths)
Virginia: 219 (including three deaths)
Washington: 1,793 (including 94 deaths)
West Virginia: 12
Wisconsin: 281 (including four deaths)
Wyoming: 24
