The Ohio Newsroom
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Emergency services in Hocking Hills have been responding to record numbers of calls in recent years. Funding hasn’t kept pace.
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In response to increased immigration enforcement, some Ohio cities are enacting measures to limit cooperation with ICE. -
Health, Science & EnvironmentExpanding Horizons brings CrossFit into Ohio’s juvenile corrections facilities. Advocates hope it can give them the skills they need to reenter their communities. -
The Ohio History Connection has digitized 160 pieces of analog media like cassettes and VHS tapes. Their next step? Creating a searchable database. -
For 18 years, Daytonians of different faiths have been invited to break fast and learn more about Ramadan at a community iftar meal. -
Roughly one in 10 former foster youth go on to attain a college degree. A federally funded program is working to increase those odds. -
In Ohio’s public schools, students are no longer allowed to use their cell phones during the school day. Principals say the policy is making a difference, but students have some concerns. -
New data shows electricity rates rose 5% nationwide in 2025. Ohio is among the states feeling the squeeze. -
Centerville native Hannah Beachler has been nominated for her 2nd Oscar award for best production design of “Sinners”. -
In “A Fraction of a Point”, sports journalist Nina Mandell explores how one Ohio gymnastics team has taken home the state title 23 years in a row. -
It’s budget season for public schools in Ohio and there's vociferous disagreement over education funding in the state.
About The Ohio Newsroom
Journalists from WOSU Public Media, ideastream Public Media in Cleveland, Cincinnati Public Radio, and WYSO in Yellow Springs produce and share in-depth, fact-driven public service journalism on radio and digital platforms statewide. WGTE (Toledo), WOUB (Athens), and WYSU (Youngstown) also participate and contribute reporting to the initiative. All public radio stations in Ohio that broadcast NPR content are invited to join The Ohio Newsroom.
The Ohio Newsroom explores issues including healthcare, education, energy, and the environment, among others.
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