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Melissa Meyers
News InternMelissa Meyers is a senior at Kent pursuing a major in broadcast journalism. Along with interning at WKSU, she is also involved with Kent State's student-run news station, TV2 News. She currently anchors and produces the 6 pm newscast. After college she hopes to get a job working as a news reporter/anchor.
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The City of Akron unveiled a new rubber worker statue dedicated to those who helped build up Akron and the rubber and tire industry.
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The group has been working since last summer to assess current efforts and develop recommendations in four key areas.
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The University of Akron announces Charles Guthrie as the new director of athletics.
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The new legislation that has been introduced in Ohio aims to expand the definition of obstruction of justice but raises concerns for police reform efforts and freedom of speech.
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Six new businesses have opened in Kenmore's business district since the start of the pandemic.
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He announces the school district's College and Career Academies of Akron has received a $1.5 million grant that will help enhance the program.
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The proposal includes revamping the country's COVID-19 vaccination distribution program, as well as funding for local governments.
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The Ohio senator plans to raise questions about whether the former president should even stand a second trial.
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The coronavirus pandemic has restricted many families from seeing their loved ones who live in nursing homes. But a new bill could give caregivers more access and opportunity for hands-on care.
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The spike in cases is affecting the department's contract tracing efforts.