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One Ohio city reduced its infant mortality rate. Now it's helping others do the same

Ohio's infant mortality rate is among the worst in the nation.

Domestic violence takes a long-term hidden toll. An Ohio organization is bringing it to light

Domestic violence often leaves outward signs of abuse: bruises, black eyes, or broken bones. But, there's often an invisible toll as well: traumatic brain injuries.

Where things stand one week after a chemical leak in Vinton County

Last week, residents in Zaleski — an area near Hocking Hills — were told to evacuate their homes. A tank at a nearby factory was leaking, releasing an orange plume of nitric oxide into the sky.

How a new program is sparking change in Ohio jails

The Sandusky County Jail in northern Ohio is relatively small. On average, about 80 people are incarcerated there and most don't stay for more than a year.

So, for a long time, there wasn't much investment in educational programming.

"They had tried off and on for a few years with a GED program," said Deputy Caren Nemitz. "That didn't really gain any traction."

How a draft plan aims to restore waters of the Ohio River Basin

The Ohio River and the tributaries, streams and lakes connected to it provide drinking water for more than 30 million people. But serious problems threaten the water's quality — from sewage contamination to microplastics.

For this Ohio orchestra, video game classics are the perfect score

Just before the start of a recent concert at the Maltz Performing Arts Center in Cleveland, members of a symphony orchestra assembled on stage to tune their instruments.

But they weren't all dressed in formal concert attire.

This small Ohio city honors its mighty Black heritage this weekend

The small city of Urbana, about 45 miles northeast of Dayton, is hosting its annual Black Heritage Festival this weekend.

It's an opportunity for the town of 11,000 people to come together and celebrate the contributions of its Black community through live music, food and community storytelling.

New OhioHealth tech could strengthen evidence for survivors of sexual assault

For years, OhioHealth's 25 emergency departments have been using a combination of different technologies to conduct sexual assault kits, or the evidence collection survivors can use to seek justice against their assailants.

These Ohio builders are innovating for a tornado-resilient future

All week, NPR is looking at climate solutions, covering ways our homes and communities can be more resilient and offer solutions in the changing climate.

Increasing tornadoes in Ohio created a housing shortage in Indian Lake last year. Ohio companies are looking to different materials to build a more extreme weather-resilient future.

Ohio communities consider housing solutions after record-breaking year of tornadoes

Thursday, March 14, 2024 began as a normal day for many Logan County residents. But bad weather was brewing.

Logan County Emergency Management Agency officials typically prepare for severe weather common to the region like floods and ice storms, director Helen Norris said. But storms stirring in Illinois and Indiana presented unusual conditions for Ohio, leaving Norris on alert.