Today From The Ohio Newsroom

As flooding gets more frequent in central Appalachia, streamgages could offer advance warning

A small stream in eastern Ohio's Harrison County looks shallow and slow, as it winds past banks of yellow flowers and humming summer bugs.

But Natalie Kruse Daniels, a professor and director of the environmental studies program at Ohio University, says the peaceful scene can be deceiving.

A month after TPS ends for Haiti, immigration enforcement surges in Springfield

More than a month has passed since the Trump administration's order to end temporary protected status for Haiti took effect.

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.