http://www.ideastream.org (c) Copyright 2013 ideastream - For Personal Use Only http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53791 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53791 As Congress and the Justice Department step into the scandal involving the IRS and conservative and “Tea Party” groups, Ohio Tea Party members are paying close attention. Statehouse correspondent Karen Kasler says they’re working on what to do next. Fri, 17 May 2013 22:12:00 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53792 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53792 The city of Akron says that hackers have attacked its website and a tax database, and published personal data from thousands of residents. ideastream's Nick Castele reports. Fri, 17 May 2013 22:00:00 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53790 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53790 The Ohio Department of Natural Resources says Utica shale oil and gas production has grown over the past couple of years. Ohio Public Radio’s Jo Ingles reports on this growing industry and the economic opportunities outlined in this new study. Fri, 17 May 2013 21:55:00 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53789 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53789 The latest job numbers show a tick downwards again in the unemployment rate. But Ohio Public Radio's Karen Kasler reports it still hasn't dropped below a big low it hit in December. Fri, 17 May 2013 21:48:00 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53765 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53765 Northeast Ohio is home to thousands of acres of parkland. There are city parks, metroparks, state parks--the region is even home to a national park, in Cuyahoga Valley. Strike out on a sunny day and you're bound to see many fellow hikers and bikers. But not as many as there could be, some say, because people just don't know what's out there. A new initiative in Summit County aims to change this. ideastream's Anne Glausser has more. Fri, 17 May 2013 10:00:00 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53775 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53775 Cleveland's fire chief says the character of the department isn't reflected by the indictment of 13 firefighters on charges of theft in office and soliciting or receiving improper compensation. Thu, 16 May 2013 22:47:00 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53768 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53768 Cuyahoga County officials are committing a quarter of a million dollars to roll out a revamped missing persons reporting system. The move follows revelations that one of the women held captive for a decade in a Cleveland home was removed from a national missing persons database just a year into her ordeal. ideastream’s Brian Bull reports. Thu, 16 May 2013 22:36:00 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53774 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53774 Senator Rob Portman says the Obama administration should have known the IRS had singled out Tea Party groups for extra scrutiny on their applications for nonprofit status. ideastream’s Nick Castele reports made the comments in a conference call with reporters. Thu, 16 May 2013 22:33:00 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53773 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53773 Some conservative Ohio lawmakers and some faith leaders who generally support conservative causes want to put millions of additional dollars into more preschool for at risk children...something a lot of Democrats have championed in the past. Ohio Public Radio’s Jo Ingles reports the push is on at the Ohio Statehouse to get more money for early childhood education. Thu, 16 May 2013 21:24:00 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53772 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53772 A two-thousand year old pipe from the ancient Adena culture is now the state's official artifact. Thu, 16 May 2013 21:13:00 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53757 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53757 Cleveland PD officers readied bagpipes and drums today, to honor those officers who fell in the line of duty in 2012. Of 143 who died last year, three were Ohio police personnel. Thu, 16 May 2013 17:04:00 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53749 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53749 Cleveland police officers described their emotions during and following the rescue of Amanda Berry, Gina Dejesus and Michelle Knight during a Wednesday press conference. Thu, 16 May 2013 11:30:00 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53740 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53740 Nearly three years ago, the job placement agency serving the City of Cleveland and Cuyahoga County took an innovative, about-face in how it operated. The change focused less on job seeker’s needs…and more on the employer’s. Ideastream’s Brian Bull reports on how well that’s worked out…. Thu, 16 May 2013 01:58:00 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53746 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53746 The Cleveland School Board approved the tentative agreement last night. The teachers union is expected to vote later this month. StateImpact Ohio's Ida Lieszkovszky reports. Wed, 15 May 2013 22:10:00 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53747 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53747 Attorneys for the man accused of kidnapping three Cleveland women and raping them for a decade say they plan to plead not guilty. For Ohio Public Radio, WCPN's Nick Castele reports that Ariel Castro’s lawyers defended his character in an interview with WKYC-TV Wed, 15 May 2013 21:44:01 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53743 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53743 When someone who is being abused leaves their abuser, they often find they are at a greater risk. The abused person sometimes gets a restraining order to keep the abuser away. And now, as Ohio Public Radio’s Jo Ingles reports, some lawmakers say authorities ought to temporarily take away the abuser’s guns too. Wed, 15 May 2013 21:14:00 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53713 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53713 Wetlands play an important role in the health of an ecosystem—they provide habitat for fish and birds and other biodiversity, and they help filter out pollutants from waterways. Many wetlands have disappeared in Northeast Ohio. But one area is getting a leg up: Euclid Creek. There’s a federally-funded, $1 million dollar restoration project there in its final stages, and ideastream’s Anne Glausser went to check it out. Wed, 15 May 2013 10:00:00 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53718 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53718 Around the country, a network of chambers of commerce is helping businesses reduce their energy use, and according to a new report, Cleveland’s approach leads the pack. Ideastream’s Michelle Kanu reports. Wed, 15 May 2013 03:16:00 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53712 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53712 A week and a half after the shocking story of Ariel Castro and his captives made global headlines, the West Side neighborhood where the story broke is finally starting to enjoy a reprieve. Ideastream’s Brian Bull has more. Wed, 15 May 2013 00:51:00 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53719 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53719 Northeast Ohioans have a new way to report tips and complaints to law enforcement. ideastream’s Nick Castele reports police are now accepting information from the public sent by smartphone app. Tue, 14 May 2013 22:56:01 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53717 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53717 School safety was the top topic for the state board of education, which hoped to learn about how to make buildings, staff and students more secure. But Ohio Public Radio’s Karen Kasler reports, one idea that’s been making the rounds is likely to be shot down. Tue, 14 May 2013 22:11:00 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53714 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53714 Honda says it will bring back its so-called "supercar" - the Acura NSX - after suspending production in 2005. The new high performance two-seater will be built in Ohio. From Ohio Public Radio member station WOSU Tom Borgerding reports. Tue, 14 May 2013 21:27:00 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53707 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53707 Trustees at Cuyahoga Community College have chosen Alex Johnson to succeed Dr. Jerry Sue Thornton, who retires this summer. Tue, 14 May 2013 20:15:00 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53690 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53690 The Cleveland Teachers Union and the School District have reached a tentative agreement on a new 3- year contract. The deal would replace the district’s current promotion system – one that rewards teachers for years of experience – with one that would reward performance instead. The school board is set to vote on the agreement tomorrow (Tuesday!) and the union will vote later this month. State Impact Ohio’s Ida Lieszkovszky has these details. Tue, 14 May 2013 12:13:00 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53680 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53680 Researchers are learning more and more about how the brain works. New technologies allow us to peer into, and control, the brain in ways that seem almost unbelievable. This new era of brain research brings hope to the millions who suffer from diseases of the brain, though new therapies may still be a long time coming. For today's Tuesday Checkup, Anne Glausser spoke with Plain Dealer Reporter Brie Zeltner about her article on an especially interesting new development in addiction brain science. Tue, 14 May 2013 11:35:00 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53687 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53687 One year ago today, the gleaming doors of the Horseshoe Casino opened to a long line of patrons eager to try their luck at slots, blackjack, and other games of chance. The casino itself was a gamble for civic supporters – one that stood to win big gains for the city and county. So a year later, has the bet paid off? Ideastream’s Brian Bull reports. Tue, 14 May 2013 04:01:00 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53686 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53686 The president of the Ohio senate says state lawmakers are open to pursuing a Medicaid bill before the end of the year. Speaking at the City Club of Cleveland Keith Faber says the plan would likely be a departure from the Medicaid expansion endorsed by the governor. ideastream's Nick Castele reports. Mon, 13 May 2013 22:39:00 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53684 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53684 In the wake of the Cleveland kidnapping case that broke last week, Cuyahoga County Executive Ed Fitzgerald says the county plans to review how missing persons data is handled. Mon, 13 May 2013 22:15:00 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53683 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53683 On the eve of the first anniversary of the Horseshoe Casino's opening, Cuyahoga County has already decided how to spend its cut of the revenues. Mon, 13 May 2013 21:49:00 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53664 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53664 Cleveland investigators are quickly trying to piece together the mindset of Ariel Castro, the man accused of kidnapping and holding three women captive on Cleveland’s West Side. What compels people like Castro to seek and capture victims? Ideastream’s Michelle Kanu turned to a local expert for some answers. Mon, 13 May 2013 00:19:00 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53665 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53665 Cleveland officials and local lawyers are working to support Amanda Berry, Michelle Knight and Gina DeJesus amid a deluge of international attention. ideastream's Nick Castele reports they're raising money for the women and asking media and the public to respect their privacy. Sun, 12 May 2013 23:27:00 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53663 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53663 Since news broke Monday that Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight were alive and had been held captive for ten years or more, details of their story have begun to emerge. They vanished individually, but were imprisoned together in the same house. Their alleged abductor - Ariel Castro, faces charges of kidnapping and rape, with other charges likely to come, including, possibly, capital murder for alleged forced miscarriages. People are celebrating the end of their long ordeal. But as Ideastream's Michelle Kanu reports, for the women, the healing process could take a lifetime. Fri, 10 May 2013 22:56:00 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53661 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53661 Prosecutors say they’ll seek the death penalty for Ariel Castro. But as ideastream’s Brian Bull reports, one expert in capital punishment says putting Castro on death row will be tough. Fri, 10 May 2013 21:59:00 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53655 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53655 The DNA results are in for the Cleveland man accused of kidnapping, imprisoning, and raping three women over a decade. OPR's Jo Ingle has more. Fri, 10 May 2013 15:48:00 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53651 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53651 Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Timothy McGinty says he will evaluate whether to seek the death penalty against Ariel Castro in connection with the disappearance and alleged abuse of Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight. ideastream's Nick Castele reports. Fri, 10 May 2013 11:52:00 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53650 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53650 After a week of shocking and amazing news, some Cleveland residents aired their concerns, Thursday night, to a group of public officials about the kidnapping of three area women who were held captive for years in a house on the city's west side. Ideastream's David C. Barnett has more on the hastily arranged community meeting. Fri, 10 May 2013 07:49:00 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53646 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53646 Cuyahoga County’s Prosecutor says he may seek the death penalty for Ariel Castro. Castro was arraigned in court today, for multiple counts of kidnapping and rape that occurred while keeping three women captive in his West Side home for a decade As Ideastream’s Brian Bull reports, there may be further charges to come: Thu, 09 May 2013 21:58:00 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53636 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53636 Ariel Castro is being held on $8 million bond, on multiple kidnapping and rape charges. They stem from the decade-long captivity of three women in his West Side home. As ideastream’s Brian Bull reports, the case against the 52-year-old former bus driver looks strong. Thu, 09 May 2013 16:06:00 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53635 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53635 Ariel Castro has been charged with kidnapping and raping the three women who escaped from his home earlier this week. ideastream's Nick Castele reports authorities continue to investigate what happened to these women over their ten years in confinement. Thu, 09 May 2013 15:35:00 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53633 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53633 Gina DeJesus has returned to the house where she grew up. She was one of several Cleveland teenagers who mysteriously vanished nearly a decade ago, apparently living a life in captivity just a few miles away. ideastream's David C. Barnett reviews the story of a missing child who finally came home. Thu, 09 May 2013 05:25:01 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53632 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53632 In Cleveland, two of three women held captive for roughly a decade in a former bus driver's house came home yesterday. As ideastream's Brian Bull reports, the homecoming was chaotic and bittersweet. Thu, 09 May 2013 04:11:01 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53624 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53624 City officials are praising Amanda Berry for escaping her captivity, and helping break a bizarre triple kidnapping and imprisonment case that’s stymied law enforcement for years. Thu, 09 May 2013 03:59:01 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53625 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53625 Criminal charges have been announced against the Cleveland man accused of imprisoning three women in his house for roughly a decade. And as ideastream's Brian Bull reports, there's more information about the women's treatment. Thu, 09 May 2013 03:53:00 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53623 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53623 Ariel Castro, the primary suspect accused of holding three women captive in his Cleveland home, has been charged with kidnapping and rape. West side residents have been holding vigils since Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight broke free Monday night. And city councilman Brian Cummins will hold a community meeting Thursday at 7pm at Immanuel Lutheran Church on Cleveland’s west side. ideastream’s Michelle Kanu reports the neighborhood has a lot to talk about. Wed, 08 May 2013 23:23:00 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53621 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53621 The discovery of three women in Cleveland who had been held captive for a decade or more is not going unnoticed by state lawmakers. Wed, 08 May 2013 23:18:00 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53620 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53620 During a press conference this afternoon, police announced they’ll be charging Ariel Castro – the man whose house three missing women were found in earlier this week –with seven felony counts. Wed, 08 May 2013 22:01:00 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53626 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53626 Cleveland authorities say Ariel Castro is cooperating in their investigation. As ideastream's Brian Bull reports, the 52-year-old former bus driver is charged with multiple counts of kidnapping and rape, stemming from the decade-long imprisonment of three women in his house. Wed, 08 May 2013 21:32:00 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53618 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53618 The second of three women held captive in a West Side home for roughly a decade came home today. Wed, 08 May 2013 20:19:00 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53611 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53611 Amanda Berry has returned to her family after being held captive for ten years. More than a hundred reporters, neighbors, and curiosity seekers converged outside the house where she's been reunited with friends and loved ones, in an effort to see her. But she stayed inside. Wed, 08 May 2013 17:44:00 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53603 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53603 Who are they? These brothers arrested in the missing persons case that has shocked Cleveland and the world. The Castro brothers – Ariel, Onil, and Pedro. It was Ariel’s house in Tremont where the three young women were found and escaped captivity Monday night. WCPN's Ida Lieszkovszky has this report about a neighborhood in disbelief. Wed, 08 May 2013 10:00:00 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53600 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53600 The news of three women – held for roughly a decade in captivity in a West Side home -- continues to stun and captivate the world. And no wonder – the story includes a dramatic escape, frantic calls for help, a citizen hero and survival of what appears to have been a horrific ordeal. City and federal officials provided some additional details today but many questions remain. Ideastream’s Brian Bull joins us with this review of the last 24 hours in the lives of Gina DeJesus, Amanda Berry and Michele Knight. Tue, 07 May 2013 21:16:00 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53593 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53593 Three brothers face possible kidnapping, rape charges in connection with the disappearances of Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight. Tue, 07 May 2013 18:01:00 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53588 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53588 At a news conference Tuesday morning, Cleveland Police revealed new details about the three missing women who were found safe on Monday evening. Police say they have three men in custody. Listen to the press conference organized by Cleveland Police. Tue, 07 May 2013 13:53:00 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53587 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53587 The DeJesus family anxiously waited, ready to welcome Gina back after the nine years of searching for her. Gina was found alive, along with Amanda Berry and Michelle Knight, two other women who have been missing for nearly ten years. Stay tuned to WCPN 90.3 for further updates. Tue, 07 May 2013 13:47:00 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53582 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53582 Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus, and Michele Knight (not pictured) apparently spent years inside a Seymour Avenue residence in Cleveland. The Cleveland Police Department reportedly have the owner in custody. Tue, 07 May 2013 04:28:00 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53577 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53577 Yoga has exploded in popularity in the U.S. over the last 20 years. Now you'll find women, and men, filling up classes and holding poses such as proud warrior and downward dog. But the discipline of yoga is evolving, and some say it's becoming "Americanized" in a way that can promote injury. That's the topic of our Tuesday Checkup. Ideastream's Anne Glausser spoke with Evelyn Theiss from the Plain Dealer about her article in the health section of today's paper. Tue, 07 May 2013 04:27:00 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53581 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53581 An amendment that’s tucked away in the proposed two year state budget is drawing criticism from college students who say it’s a way to take away their right to vote in Ohio. Statehouse correspondent Jo Ingles reports supporters of the amendment say it’s designed to make those students determine their residency once and for all. Mon, 06 May 2013 22:20:00 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53580 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53580 The rift among Republicans over the Ohio GOP's stance on major issues and its support of Gov. John Kasich is starting to look like a serious split. And Statehouse correspondent Karen Kasler reports some Republicans say they're ready to run away. Mon, 06 May 2013 22:14:00 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53568 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53568 Ohio Public Radio is saying goodbye to a longtime staffer. Correspondent Bill Cohen has just retired after 42 years as a reporter, almost all of it covering state government and politics. Bill wanted to file one last farewell report, looking back. Mon, 06 May 2013 12:52:00 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53567 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53567 It's election season again. May 7 -- tomorrow -- voters throughout Northeast Ohio head to the polls for the 2013 primary election. ideastream's Nick Castele reports there are scores of local tax issues on the ballot. Mon, 06 May 2013 12:41:00 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53561 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53561 As kids become teens, they start to make more of their own decisions about what to eat, where to go and what to do. That’s why it can be an important time to establish healthy habits around diet and exercise, so they can avoid health problems down the road. As part of our Be Well health series on obesity, reporter Anne Glausser looks at efforts to educate kids about healthier habits and choices. Her story begins outside Cleveland Heights High School. Mon, 06 May 2013 12:30:00 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53548 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53548 Ohio’s legislature has advanced a bill to establish the official state artifact: a 2,000-year old stone pipe, carved by prehistoric Native Americans. Ideastream’s Brian Bull reports: Sun, 05 May 2013 23:07:00 -0400 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53565 http://www.ideastream.org/news/feature/53565 On Tuesday, Youngstown residents will vote on a city charter amendment that prohibits fracking—the process used to extract oil and gas. Supporters of the measure say they want to protect the environment, but critics argue it could discourage much needed business investments in the city. ideastream’s Michelle Kanu has this story about another community fighting for more control over oil and gas drilling. Sun, 05 May 2013 22:39:00 -0400