Anna Huntsman
Reporter/ProducerAnna Huntsman covers Akron and Canton for Ideastream Public Media. She previously reported on health news during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Before joining Ideastream, Anna was a Carnegie-Knight News21 Fellow at Arizona State’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism, where she traveled the country reporting on natural disaster recovery.
A Canton native, Anna is glad to be back in Northeast Ohio covering stories throughout the region.
Anna graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Kent State University, where she began her public radio career as an intern for WKSU.
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On a day in January each year, workers and volunteers from various outreach groups in Summit County go out to encampments to count how many people are seeking shelter and connect them with resources. -
Mayor Thomas Bernabei announced late last year he will not seek a third term in 2023 as mayor of Canton and a number of candidates have signed on to run for the seat.
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Homeless outreach advocates recently met with city officials to clarify procedures for encampment clean-ups going forward after concerns were raised late last year.
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Six people have said they are running - a mix of longtime Akron politicians and political newcomers. No Republicans have announced candidacies yet.
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The legislation was approved the same night residents were ushered out of a raucous city council meeting.
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Several overnight shelters are open for individuals experiencing homelessness in the greater Cleveland and Akron areas.
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Officials are concerned about single-digit temperatures and high winds causing blizzard conditions throughout much of the region Thursday through Saturday.
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At a recent encampment sweep, an Ideastream Public Media reporter witnessed workers take personal belongings - such as tents - to a disposal site. A consent decree instructs the city to store belongings for 30 days.
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Akron City Council narrowly approved the controversial White Pond development over raucous objections by residents concerned about traffic and environmental issues.
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Legislation increasing the minimum jail time for drivers convicted of fatally striking firefighters and paramedics could be signed into law by the end of the year.
