The Ohio Newsroom
The Ohio Newsroom is a statewide reporting partnership between the largest public radio stations that expands news coverage throughout Ohio. This initiative means more in-depth stories, expanded digital content, and better statewide coordination on breaking news.
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After his mom ran a stop sign in Darke County, a three-year-old Ohioan was put in foster care for months.
Stories From The Ohio Newsroom
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Health, Science & EnvironmentLorain and Mansfield city leaders have recently mulled ordinances to allow residents to own chickens on residential lots, joining other Ohio cities.
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Every year, gunslinging girls in Darke County prove their sharpshooting skills at the annual Annie Oakley Festival.
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Health, Science & EnvironmentReports of black bears are increasing in Ohio. The state’s division of wildlife says the species is expanding its range.
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Muck Rack and Rebuild Local News released a new report analyzing the number of local journalists in every U.S. county.
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The Ohio State Fair hopes new additions to the event can ensure Ohioans of all abilities are able to attend.
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The southern Ohio city of Portsmouth is known for its floodwall murals. Now, a nonprofit is painting sidewalks, basketball courts and brick walls too. But federal funding cuts threaten the bigger picture.
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Health, Science & EnvironmentMany of Ohio's rural hospitals are barely breaking even. Now, new Medicaid changes could mean a major loss of income.
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Each Summer, the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds in Berea, Ohio, host the Ohio Scottish Games and Celtic Festival, bringing sports, history, music, food and culture together.
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The Trump administration has ended a specialized option for LGBTQ+ youth within the nation’s suicide crisis line. Ohio support orgs say the cut could be detrimental for the high-risk group.
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Swimming pools across Ohio are in the depths of a lifeguard shortage. But the Northside Pool in Youngstown is well-staffed and helping its youth thrive, thanks to a local lifeguard academy there.
About The Ohio Newsroom
Journalists from ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½, in Cleveland, , and in Yellow Springs produce and share in-depth, fact-driven public service journalism on radio and digital platforms statewide. (Toledo), (Athens), and (Youngstown) also participate and contribute reporting to the initiative. All public radio stations in Ohio that broadcast content are invited to join The Ohio Newsroom.
explores issues including healthcare, education, energy, and the environment, among others.
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