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Cuyahoga County's Fresh Water Institute partnered with AquaMissions to teach 1,425 fourth grade students water safety skills and plans to continue water safety awareness in 2026
Cuyahoga County
Environment & Energy
Cuyahoga County wraps up first year of environmental stewardship through Fresh Water Institute
Zaria Johnson
Efforts to foster the next generation of freshwater stewards have been successful, according to Cuyahoga County officials.
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Education
New leadership, new members slated for Akron school board in 2026
Conor Morris
Charlie Riedel
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AP
NPR News
Marijuana rescheduling would bring some immediate changes, but others will take time
Bill Chappell
Government & Politics
  1. Nuclear submarine arms race heats up between North and South Korea
  2. President Trump announces strike on ISIS targets in Nigeria
  3. DOJ says it may need a 'few more weeks' to finish releasing Epstein files
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
  1. As insurance prices rise, women puzzle through coverage options for their families
  2. Northeast Ohio may see blood supply shortfall over the holidays
  3. These hidden hazards could spark a winter house fire
Education
An overhead photo of the Schwartz Center at Kent State University.
  1. Public STEM school gets new home in Kent after agreement with university
  2. Student loan borrowers in default may soon see their wages garnished
  3. Federal student loans are changing. Here's what to expect in 2026
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. Christmas is over. Here's what to do with your holiday trash
  2. What does climate change look like? This year's hurricane season is one example
  3. 'Children are better and healthier for it': Akron water service lines are now lead-free
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
  1. The pope urges the faithful on Christmas to shed indifference in the face of suffering
  2. Eligible Ohio Kia and Hyundai consumers to receive money and anti-theft protection
  3. Powerball's $1.7B jackpot could make Christmas Eve unforgettable for a lucky winner
Sports
Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese plays against Rutgers during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio.
  1. Ohio State and Miami set for a nostalgic CFP clash, with the focus on now, not a flag from long ago
  2. Pluto: Glenville's Ted Ginn survives and continues saving lives while racking up championships
  3. Ohio can't use unclaimed funds for new Browns stadium, judge says
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