Today From The Ohio Newsroom

Homeless people are frequently charged with crimes. How one specialized Ohio court is responding

For more than a year, Wednesdays in Licking County Municipal Court have been H.O.M.E. Court days.

The Housing Opportunities through Municipal Engagement court diversion program connects homeless people charged with nonviolent misdemeanor crimes to emergency housing, mental health services, doctors and more.

A new film unveils the hidden history of iconic Ohio sharpshooter Annie Oakley

Most people know Annie Oakley for her incredible sharpshooting skills: hitting dimes in midair and splitting playing cards with her trusty .22-caliber rifle.

But a new documentary goes beyond those famous feats and takes a closer look at the life of the Darke County native — and the women who have spent decades piecing together her story.

As new behavioral health crisis centers open across Ohio, some face challenges in welcoming patients

On opening day of the James Hagen Crisis Care Center, Melanie Swisher greeted the crowd that had gathered inside the brand new building for a ribbon cutting ceremony.

"Today marks a milestone in expanding access to care for this community," said Swisher, executive director of the Paint Valley Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Board.

Ohio cities take different approaches to Flock camera privacy concerns

For years, Ohio police departments have used license plate readers to solve crimes.

But there's growing opposition mounting against Flock Safety's surveillance cameras, in particular.

How a new hotline could help Ohioans avoid heartbreak

This story mentions suicidal ideation. If you or someone you love is in need of support, call or text 988 for help.

80-year old Jean Schoeny always imagined living her golden years with her late husband, Jim. But, he died in 2017, leaving her with only pictures to cherish.

More Ohio kindergartners are getting vaccine exemptions, amid measles outbreak

A growing share of Ohio parents are opting not to vaccinate their kids for diseases like measles and polio.

At memory cafes, Ohioans with dementia and their caregivers find community

Although far from shore, a dozen or so community members whacked a beach ball around the room on a recent Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church in Wooster

The group meets in the small city in northeast Ohio every week for a memory cafe, an opportunity for people with dementia and their caregivers to craft, eat together and exercise.

How a rural Ohio library is putting on programs from the Smithsonian

From the Tuskegee Airmen's fight for equality to a naturalist's exploration of the Great Smoky Mountains, the sights, sounds and tastes of America will be found at the Perry County District Library this fall.

Why one Ohio civil rights activist's sacrifice still matters today

Fifty years ago this month, a federal judge ordered Cleveland schools to desegregate.

But it took decades of activism by parents and others — and the loss of one activist's life — to get to that point.

When a marriage ends, this Ohio court offers co-parenting support

Divorce is common in Ohio and across the country. But when a marriage ends, the relationship between the couple doesn't necessarily end with it.

For parents, divorce often gives way to learning how to jointly care for children while living apart.