April Laissle
April Laissle is a graduate of Ohio University and comes to WYSO from WOUB Public Media in Athens, Ohio where she worked as a weekend host and reporter. There, she reported on everything from food insecurity to 4-H chicken competitions. April interned at KQED Public Radio in San Francisco, where she focused on health reporting. She also worked on The Broad Experience, a New-York based podcast about women and workplace issues. In her spare time, April loves traveling, trying new recipes and binge-listening to podcasts. April is a Florida native and has been adjusting to Ohio weather since 2011.
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It’s been four days since nine tornadoes ripped through the Miami Valley. The most severe storm, an EF4 twister, hit Brookville, Trotwood, Riverside and... -
In Dayton, tens of thousands of people remain without water and electricity. Dozens more are staying in emergency shelters. Red Cross officials say that...
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Cleanup continues again today after Monday’s massive tornado outbreak across Indiana and Ohio. The storms killed at least one person and injured dozens... -
Tornadoes ripped through the Miami Valley late Monday night, leaving dozens injured and many without homes. Emergency responders have been performing... -
Dayton officials say results are expected soon from Ohio Environmental Protection Agency drinking water quality tests in the wake of Monday's tornadoes....
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A rally by an Indiana Ku Klux Klan group in Dayton’s Courthouse Square resulted in no major problems or violence Saturday. The event drew hundreds of... -
Note: this is a developing story. Please check back to this page for updates. Saturday, 3:30pm: Members of the so-called Honorable Sacred Knights of...
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Dayton activists have organized a number of events this Saturday for residents planning to stay away from Courthouse Square during a planned rally by an… -
Dayton activists have organized a number of events this Saturday for residents planning to stay away from Courthouse Square during a planned rally by an... -
Flash floods were reported in some areas of the Miami Valley today after severe thunderstorms passed through the region Thursday night. The storms...
