An experiential news commons linking Kent State University School of Media and Journalism student work with professional media partners in Ohio.

Ohio organizations try to reduce elder abuse stigma by spreading awareness

By Anthony Morris One in 10 Ohioans over 60 have experienced abuse, but only one in five cases are reported,

Monroe’s Orchard is open despite fewer berries this year. Photograph courtesy of Allison Monroe.

by Anthony Morris/Kent State NewsLab About half the 100,000 audience members who attend productions by The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati

By Amelia Wysong/Kent State NewsLab On a recent week night at the Twinsburg Public Library, residents Sue Clark, Cindy Steele

By Nick Keller/Kent State NewsLab Synthetic versions of kratom will remain illegal to sell in Ohio. According to rules issued

By the Statehouse Reporting Project Angela Fitzpatrick routinely sees people on street corners, holding signs asking for money. She knows

By Nick Keller/Kent State NewsLab In summer 2025, the Ohio House of Representatives passed a bill that reduced the personal

By Nick Keller/Kent State NewsLab Artificial intelligence and software companies are focusing on Ohio for data center development. Google began

By Kayla Gleason, Jack Bordeleau and Xavier Asher The Statehouse Reporting Project Kansas City firefighter Josh Magaha teaches fentanyl and

By John Engoglia/Kent State NewsLab Justus Doornbos is a 23-year-old assistant dairy manager at Heinen’s Grocery Store in Mayfield Village.