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NASA Astronaut Judith Resnik
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Arts & Culture
New bio explores Challenger astronaut Judith Resnik's life in Akron
Kabir Bhatia
"Judith Resnik: Unsung Astronaut," coming in June, looks at how Resnik’s academic gifts flowered despite personal challenges.
Mason Leadership School in Canton.
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Education
Canton school board approves plan to cut $18M from budget, layoffs are likely
Conor Morris
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NPR News
A crackdown on immigration is leading to a sharp drop in US population growth
Scott Horsley
Government & Politics
  1. How much has Cleveland made on recreational marijuana? First round of funds roll in
  2. Trump to hold de facto midterm kickoff in Iowa focused on the economy, energy prices
  3. DeWine backs bill to require state to provide security for Ohio governor candidates
Law & Justice
A photo of Jeffrey Epstein (left), Abigail Wexner (center) and Leslie Wexner (right) was released by the U.S. Department of Justice on December 19, 2025. The photo was part of thousands of files released into the investigation into Epstein, who was under investigation for trafficking underage girls for sex before he committed suicide in 2019.
  1. Les Wexner will be deposed before Congress next month in Jeffrey Epstein inquiry
  2. Amid lawsuits and protests, Trump sends border czar to Minnesota
  3. Videos and eyewitnesses refute federal account of Minneapolis shooting
Health
  1. Scientists shed new light on the brain's role in heart attack
  2. GLP-1 drugs don't work for everyone. But personalized obesity care in the future might
  3. Cleveland Clinic CEO says demand is sufficient for new Level 1 trauma center, reports surplus
Education
New Philadelphia High School. The school district has an earned income tax on the ballot this May after four failed recent attempts to get new property taxes passed.
  1. With voters wary of property taxes, schools like New Philly, Parma try income taxes
  2. Ohio teachers' union head defends advice to members on actions if ICE shows up at schools
  3. Cleveland students walk out to protest ICE in solidarity with Minneapolis
Economy
  1. Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariffs over its new trade deal with China
  2. Clorox acquires Akron-based GOJO for $2.25B, says Purell manufacturer will remain in Ohio
  3. Sherwin-Williams resumes retirement contributions, will compensate for pause
Environment & Energy
  1. Hundreds of thousands without power in the US after a powerful winter storm
  2. You may see and hear coyotes more this time of year. Why you should take care but not be afraid
  3. People are protesting AI data centers, and it's scrambling political lines
Science & Technology
  1. Meta and YouTube head to trial over harm to children after TikTok settles
  2. 40 years after Challenger: Lingering guilt and lessons learned
  3. Gladys West, mathematician whose work paved the way for GPS, dies at 95
Race, Gender & Identity
Dan Moulthrop (left) leads a forum with Aaron Baer, President of the Center for Christian Virtue, at The City Club of Cleveland on Jan. 16, 2026.
  1. Conservative Christian lobbyist met with protest during City Club of Cleveland forum
  2. Anti-discrimination, same-sex marriage amendments backers say some Ohio areas are surprising them
  3. This country taxes menstrual pads as luxury goods. She's aiming to end the tax
Arts & Culture
Thrity Umrigar with her new book "Missing Sam"
  1. Thrity Umrigar's latest novel 'Missing Sam' explores relationships and prejudices
  2. Northeast Ohio artists: Cleveland Museum of Art seeks work for Transformer Station show
  3. Cleveland architect Jonathan Kurtz is rejuvenating Northeast Ohio’s arts infrastructure
Community
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  1. Cleveland hospitals partner to increase lead testing for children under 2
  2. Northeast Ohio counties escalate snow emergencies due to winter storm
  3. New seasonal shelter comes at right time as extreme cold hits Cleveland
Sports
  1. Super Bowl 60 is set and it's a rematch from 11 years ago: Patriots vs. Seahawks
  2. Cleveland Heights' Laila Edwards prepares to make Olympic debut as USA Hockey’s first Black female
  3. Consistent winners Tomlin, McDermott jobless in NFL while Browns fail to be 'watchable'
Reporters Notebook
Education reporter Conor Morris and his cat Bobby.
  1. Fostering furry friendship, and saving lives, as 'kitten season' approaches
  2. The generations of volunteer firefighters who keep our communities safe
  3. Ohio's volunteer firefighters need help. Here's why we're sounding the alarm