What Happened to the National Weather Service During the Shutdown?
KENT, Ohio – When the federal government shut down earlier this year, thousands of federal employees across the country were sent
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Legalization of recreational marijuana takes effect; smoke shops and sellers alike expect to see a change in sales
Smoke shops and dispensaries are worried about the loss of customers and sales due to the legalization of recreational marijuana
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Efforts to regulate tobacco escalate in cities across Northeast Ohio
Cities in Northeast Ohio are taking big steps to regulate tobacco use through flavor bans, retail licenses and even capping
Read MoreOhio Voters vote to legalize recreational marijuana
With more than 95% of the votes in, voters in Ohio approved of the legalization of recreational marijuana. The statute
Read MoreTim Ryan and JD Vance face off in first Ohio Senate Debate
Democrat Tim Ryan and Republican JD Vance faced off in the first Ohio Senate Debate on Oct. 10, 2022. The
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Ohio College Comeback gets former students back in the classroom and back on track to getting their degrees
In Ohio only 49% of students graduate for college. Eight Northeast Ohio colleges and universities including Kent State have joined
Read MoreCuyahoga County works towards eliminating single-use plastic bags
A ban on single-use plastic bags in Cuyahoga County started on Jan. 1, 2020, but the county has not yet
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Cloudy with a Chance of Soot
Driving down 77 into Cleveland is a fairly standard commute. traffic jams, construction, and a clear blue skies on a
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A community in caution: How new attempt at travel ban hit Cleveland Somalis
Words by: Alec Slovenec, Alex Kamczyc On the west side of Cleveland in a small strip mall lies a vibrant
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