The Ohio Newsroom
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Michael Larson, from Southwest Ohio, made history in 1984 when he won over $110,000 on the daytime game show, Press Your Luck. A new movie in theaters tells the tale.
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Public school districts across Ohio say they’re running out of money. From the largest city districts to the smallest ones in urban and rural communities, schools are preparing to make cuts. -
Retaliatory tariffs on U.S. agricultural products have some Ohio soybean farmers concerned. -
Health, Science & EnvironmentA team of locals in Athens County is trying to make former mine land economically productive again. Instead of harvesting coal, they’re creating a community forest. -
Business & EconomyTruck driving is an inherently dangerous profession. But, an Ohio researcher argues the current compensation model for drivers is making it riskier. -
LEGOs are among the most popular toys for adults, and Ohio is home to some of the best brick builders in the world. -
Health, Science & EnvironmentThe Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence is helping sexual assault survivors find the housing they need to heal. -
With data centers and tech industries moving into Ohio, demand for energy is growing rapidly. -
The Cleveland nonprofit Seeds of Literacy offers free tutoring to help adults who struggle with reading comprehension and basic math. Many students go on to get their GED and some pursue college. -
Foreign investors bought up a couple thousands of Ohio acres, according to most recent data from the USDA. -
Last year, Ohio pizza chef Brittany Saxton earned her sixth title at the World Pizza Games in the fastest dough stretch category. This month, she’s turning her focus to a new challenge: baking.
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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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