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An overhead photo of the Schwartz Center at Kent State University.
Mike Rich
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Kent State University
Education
Public STEM school gets new home in Kent after agreement with university
Conor Morris
The agreement means a new home in Kent for Bio-Med Science Academy's kindergarten-through-sixth-grade program.
Gregorio Borgia
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AP
Community
The pope urges the faithful on Christmas to shed indifference in the face of suffering
The Associated Press
Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese plays against Rutgers during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio.
Jay LaPrete
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The Associated Press
Sports
Ohio State and Miami set for a nostalgic CFP clash, with the focus on now, not a flag from long ago
Tim Reynolds, The Associated Press
Government & Politics
  1. DOJ says it may need a 'few more weeks' to finish releasing Epstein files
  2. 2025 year in review: Ohio gets another new congressional map
  3. U.S. and Ukraine reach consensus on key issues aimed at ending the war
Law & Justice
  1. ICE officer accused of excessive force, then sent back to work despite active probe
  2. Crime in the U.S. fell in 2025. Will the trend continue?
  3. Supreme Court rules against Trump in National Guard case
Health
Close Up Shot Of Hand Of Female Blood Donor With an Attached Catheter. Caucasian Woman Squeezing Heart-Shaped Red Ball To Pump Blood Through The Tubing Into Bag. Donation For Heart Surgery Patients.
  1. Northeast Ohio may see blood supply shortfall over the holidays
  2. These hidden hazards could spark a winter house fire
  3. 35 years after ADA, people with disabilities still find hotels unaccommodating
Education
  1. Student loan borrowers in default may soon see their wages garnished
  2. Federal student loans are changing. Here's what to expect in 2026
  3. New advocate group hopes to rebuild school on Notre Dame College site
Economy
  1. The U.S. economy grew robustly as Americans continued to spend
  2. Inflation cools slightly in November as worries about affordability grip Americans
  3. Trump's economic approval hits a new low at 36%, poll finds
Environment & Energy
  1. What does climate change look like? This year's hurricane season is one example
  2. 'Children are better and healthier for it': Akron water service lines are now lead-free
  3. Cleveland's Gordon Park offers a rare chance for better East Side lakefront access, students say
Science & Technology
  1. Scientists say they have discovered 20 new species deep in the Pacific Ocean
  2. TikTok signs deal to give U.S. operations to Oracle-led investor group
  3. Light from satellites will ruin majority of some space telescope images, study says
Race, Gender & Identity
  1. HHS changed the name of transgender health leader on her official portrait
  2. LGBTQ+ advocates concerned about 'affirming' spaces as Studio West 117 closes amid $160k tax debt
  3. U.S. ready to cut support to Scouts, accusing them of attacking 'boy-friendly spaces'
Arts & Culture
Derek Hess drawing table
  1. 5 things to do in NEO: Animal rock art, holiday movies and more
  2. Shuffle's favorite Northeast Ohio music of 2025
  3. 5 things to do in NEO: Lantern tours, ‘A Christmas Story’ chat and more
Community
Kia car key and key fob.
  1. Eligible Ohio Kia and Hyundai consumers to receive money and anti-theft protection
  2. Powerball's $1.7B jackpot could make Christmas Eve unforgettable for a lucky winner
  3. Howard Tucker, Cleveland Heights neurologist named 'oldest doctor,' dies at 103
Sports
Glenville High School football coach Ted Ginn wears a state champion shirt outside the school.
  1. Pluto: Glenville's Ted Ginn survives and continues saving lives while racking up championships
  2. Ohio can't use unclaimed funds for new Browns stadium, judge says
  3. What to watch for in this weekend's College Football Playoff first round
Reporters Notebook
A small number of the hundreds of Ohio neighbors The Ohio Newsroom introduced listeners to this year. Clockwise from top left: dancers at Painesville's Cinco de Mayo celebration; Alia Hunt, "Miss Annie Oakley" sharpshooter competitor; Kevin Tarpley, founder and executive director of the Youngstown Lifeguard Academy; Gus Smithhisler, the 'Squashcarver'; Joel and Heather Buyer, accessible restroom advocates.
  1. Connecting with fellow Ohioans in the darkest days of the year
  2. The Battle of Boston Road is ugly, and it's not going away soon
  3. For local nostalgia, 'What It Was' is what it's all about