Jay Shah
News InternJay Shah is an aspiring broadcast journalist pursuing a Master of Arts in media and journalism at Kent State University. Jay’s student media career began as an undergraduate student at Old Westbury Web Radio (OWWR) of the State University of New York College at Old Westbury. She is passionate about raising community awareness on social justice, and environmental issues as well as local music and art. Her spare time involves attending local music showcases, experimenting with weird food combinations and painting. Jay wishes to use her journalistic abilities for providing a voice to the voiceless.
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Mayor Dan Horrigan enacted the emergency following demonstrations over the deadly shooting of Jayland Walker by eight police officers; A smaller group of protesters peacefully marched to Horrigan's home and were met with police in riot gear; more stories. -
The attorney for Walker's family said they will not rest until the police provide answers; Akron cancels this week's Rib, White, & Blue in response to the protests; Deshaun Watson's hearing concluded after three days with no decision yet on possible punishment.
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Jayland Walker was shot and killed by Akron police after a traffic stop; Ohio abortion clinics have filed a lawsuit with the state's highest court to block the ban on abortions after a fetal heart beat is detected"; Odell Beckam Jr. has found a buyer for his Ohio mansion.
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An AP source has confirmed the disciplinary hearing will continue through at least Wednesday with the NFL recommending an indefinite suspension; A second case of monkeypox was found by Columbus Public Health this week; A man shot to death by Akron Police after an attempted traffic stop has been identified but body cam footage won't be released until Sunday; and more stories.
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Prosecutor Michael O'Malley has joined a bipartisan group of more than 90 elected officials who have taken a similar stance. Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson will appear before the NFL's independent disciplinary officer while the league has recommended at least a one year suspension. Gas station Sheetz is dropping its prices to under $4 for some gas ahead of this Fourth of July weekend ... and more stories.
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Following the Supreme court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, protestors gathered in Akron, Cleveland and Columbus in response; the Dobbs ruling puts Ohio abortion fight on new ground; Red Sox beat Guardians 8-3 for sweep.
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The family of Stone Foltz is suing BGSU over his death; a Cleveland man is suing Cuyahoga County and a sheriff's deputy for shooting him with a bean bag round during the May 2020 protests; Intel is delaying the ceremonial groundbreaking of its multi-billion dollar facility near Columbus due to uncertainty over federal subsidies.
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Gov. DeWine wants increase in fuel-refining capacity to help Ohioans deal with high prices; Ohio Municipal League says the work from home trend is causing cities to lose revenue; Jim Tressel will step down as president of Youngstown State University.
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Trevor Elkins was convicted in connection with using campaign funds for personal expenses; NFL says Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson settling 20 of the lawsuits against him will have no impact on any disciplinary action; Ohio's largest business organizations are endorsing three Republican Ohio Supreme Court nominees.
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The officer is accused of posting dozens of anti-Semitic posts on different social media platforms; David Brock is the new Cuyahoga County Democratic Party chair; Retired Akron NAACP leader Ophelia Averitt is honored in a street renaming ceremony.
