Emma Andrus

Colleges / Kent / Nonprofits

Kent State trustees expected to vote on WKSU ‘merger’ with Ideastream next week

Sep 9, 2021

The Kent State Board of Trustees is expected to vote at its Wednesday meeting to merge WKSU, the university’s NPR-affiliated radio station, and Cleveland-based Ideastream, according to a person with knowledge of the plan. 

Colleges / Kent / Local government

Kent’s East Main Street project aims to improve safety, traffic flow

Aug 6, 2021

In the coming years, Kent’s East Main Street will be undergoing a transformation to address the street’s high crash rate, complete with two roundabouts and crossing improvements for pedestrians.

Business

Record-Courier reporters will unionize, citing low wages and layoffs

Jul 7, 2021

Journalists at the Record-Courier have collectively filed to form a union following years of layoffs, low wages and ownership switches.