Frank Tyson, a 53 year old Black man, died while being arrested by Canton police on April 18. His death has renewed calls for police reform in the community.
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Carillon Park's new bell-master takes Dayton's musical heritage to new heights.
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On Monday, Cleveland City Council approved contracts for the citywide football league, a tennis league, rec center security and school programming.
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Social Security's finances have improved slightly in the last year. But the popular retirement program still faces big challenges including the threat of automatic benefit cuts in less than a decade.
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Sherri Tenpenny's license has been reinstated by the Ohio State Medical Board, which governs medical professionals.
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The bill would make changes in Ohio laws regarding required voter ID, early voting and voting by mail, including a provision allowing an action that’s been pushed by some 2020 election deniers.
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On Saturday, the Kentucky Derby celebrated 150 years of horse racing. But in Dayton, Derby Day is celebrated differently, with wiener dog racing and a fashion show in the Oregon District. WYSO attended the 6th Annual Dachshund Derby.
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Summit County Prosecutor Elliot Kolkovich requested the charge against Tavion Koonce-Williams be dropped. Koonce-Williams was charged for carrying a fake gun.
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Pulitzer Prizes honor American achievements in journalism, letters and drama, and music. They are widely recognized as the most prestigious awards in their field within the United States.
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The Trust for Public Land hosted a cohort of Northeast Ohio residents at Magee Marsh Friday, but attendees were mindful of a larger mission to make birding more accessible to people of color.
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