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Local Sports

Akron beats winless Kent State 38-17 in 67th Wagon Wheel showdown

HS Football

FINAL SCORES: 40 Northeast Ohio high schools take part in regional semifinals of 2024 OHSAA football playoffs Friday night

40 teams from WKYC's viewing area were still alive in the chase for seven state championships heading into this weekend.
Education Station

Kent State students express concerns over university's Transformation 2028 initiative

The initiative, aimed at restructuring academic programs and reducing administrative costs, has raised student concerns over transparency and representation.
Portage County

14-year-old Kent student in custody after threatening to shoot classmate

The Stanton Middle School student was arrested and charged with making terrorist threats and aggravated menacing.
Elections

Bruce Zuchowski reelected Portage County sheriff following controversial comments about Kamala Harris supporters

The Republican Zuchowski, who called for residents to 'write down all the addresses' of people with Harris yard signs, defeated Democrat Jon Barber in a close race.
Portage County

Bruce Zuchowski reelected Portage County sheriff after controversial remarks on Harris supporters

The Republican Zuchowski, who called for residents to 'write down all the addresses' of people with Harris yard signs, defeated Democrat Jon Barber in a close race.
Elections

Aside from a few close races, US House elections in Northeast Ohio offer mostly landsides

Other than a few close races, the heavy favorites across the state pretty much held serve. Northeast Ohio was no exception.
HS Football

FINAL SCORES: Every 1st-round matchup involving Northeast Ohio high schools in the 2024 OHSAA football playoffs

137 schools from WKYC's viewing area have made the postseason, competing for state championships across seven different divisions.
Portage County

Portage County sees high early voting turnout amid DOJ monitoring for 'intimidation' concerns

Voters didn't notice a difference at the polls, but the DOJ said it would deploy staff to the county during voting after voters raised concerns about 'intimidation.'
Faith

'Unfortunate and uncalled for': Youngstown Catholic diocese condemns remarks made by Ursuline High School grad Tony Hinchcliffe at Donald Trump rally

'There is no room in the Church of Christ, nor the world, for hatred of one's brothers and sisters,' the diocese said of Hinchliffe's racist comments.
Portage County

Akron man arrested after allegedly leading multiple agencies on 100 mph chase

Both the driver and the passenger were taken into custody following the chase.
Health Hub

Tomorrow's pharmacist: The future of the profession is changing

Fewer graduates may be asked to do much more as a shortage looms, but greater opportunities are available.