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Pollution and other problems plague areas all over the Great Lakes region. And they can make drinking or swimming dangerous. There’s plenty of blame to go around for this – city water utilities, agriculture, and politicians to name a few. Now an unlikely industry has joined the search for solutions -- technology is taking on Lake Erie. “Hackathons” are widespread throughout the world -- weekend-long events aimed at solving a problem with technology and new software. Teams form, develop an idea, and present it all in a couple of days.

Among those who benefited from Obamacare are many homeless people who were able to get Medicaid for the first time. Some are worried about what a repeal of the Affordable Care Act could mean.

The Limited retail chain began laying off some of its 248 employees at New Albany headquarters on December 2. Company officials have not announced what…

Imagine one of the Great Lakes on a sunny day – the water is clear and kids are playing in it. But the day after a big storm, that same lake can reek of raw sewage. It’s caused by a combined sewer overflow – a common problem in over 700 cities and towns nationwide . Some cities are finding a solution underground.

The Supreme Court on Monday let a portion of President Trump's travel ban take effect and agreed to hear arguments about all the elements of the ban when the court reconvenes in October.

Some of the most iconic images of marchers being attacked by Alabama state troopers at the Edmund Pettus Bridge in 1965, were captured by a white photojournalist who stumbled onto the historic events.

The newly merged gubernatorial campaign of Democrats Richard Cordray and Betty Sutton is promising to focus on “kitchen table issues:” Jobs and wages, education, healthcare and a secure retirement. For Ohio Public Radio, WKSU’s M.L. Schultze reports on the commitments made at their first joint campaign appearance -- and the likelihood that Ohio will once again have one of the highest profile gubernatorial races in the country.

At the end of May, Cleveland will be a little less fun. Owner Steve Presser announced earlier this week that Big Fun, the popular vintage toy store located in the Coventry neighborhood of Cleveland Heights, would be closing after 27 years. Why now? “The two words I’m using: ‘It’s time.’ I used to joke that I’d have to be carried out of there on a gurney, but I much prefer the alternative. I like walking out,” Presser said.

The craft beer scene is thriving in Northeast Ohio forcing many local breweries to find new ways to stand out. While most sell their brews at beer stores and local groceries, a recent trend finds some selling limited edition brews from behind the bar.

The partial federal shutdown that went into effect at midnight on Friday has a broad impact, from closing Independence Hall to furloughs at the Department of Education.