While it was embroiled in the HB6 bribery scandal, FirstEnergy also threw dark money contributions to top Ohio politicians not implicated in the scheme, according to newly released documents.

Northeast Ohio groups look to reverse trend of disappearing tree canopy

5 days ago 44m 14s

Environmental advocates point to the importance of a robust tree canopy when looking to address heat islands in under-served neighborhoods, extreme weather events and overall air quality.

Turbulent weather puts Ohio on pace for potential tornado record season

6 days ago 51m 21s

Ohio has had dozens of tornadoes this year, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The state is on pace for a potential record.

Zero waste goes beyond recycling and composting. Northeast Ohio experts share what's involved

6 days ago 50m 54s

Efforts are underway at the local level to help communities take small steps towards achieving zero waste sustainability and addressing existing challenges.

Solar energy advocates make a push for a statewide solar co-op

8 days ago 52m 26s

House Bill 197 would create a pioneering solar co-op program across the state.

Judge pauses Ohio bill that would ban gender-affirming care for minors | Reporters Roundtable

11 days ago 51m 36s

Ohio House Bill 68 bans gender-affirming care and prohibits transgender girls from playing on girls and women’s sports teams.

ADL finds sharp rise in antisemitic incidents, including at Jewish institutions and college campuses

12 days ago 52m 38s

The ADL reported a total of 8,873 incidents of assault, harassment and vandalism in the U.S., with a majority occurring after the Israel-Hamas war began in October.

Ohio is investing in electric vehicle manufacturing and infrastructure

13 days ago 51m 59s

Will the increasing number of electric vehicle jobs and infrastructure drive consumer interest in Ohio?

Akron Public Schools officials say expanded smartphone ban has improved student learning and behavior

13 days ago 51m 47s

The ban was expanded to 13 middle and high schools in the district in August.

Months after Ohio's Issue 1 amendment passed, abortion access is still being legally challenged

14 days ago 50m 28s

We'll discuss the state of abortion access in Ohio with an ACLU of Ohio attorney and a statewide reporter.

Norfolk Southern agrees to pay $600 million settlement in East Palestine crash | Reporters Roundtable

18 days ago 51m 49s

Norfolk Southern railroad has agreed in principle to pay $600 million in a class action lawsuit to those impacted by the toxic train derailment in East Palestine last year. Some believe it's not nearly enough.

Akron works to find new police chief, in the midst of an officer-involved shooting

19 days ago 51m 38s

Akron Mayor Shammas Malik gave his first State of the City address this week, all while uncertainty looms over the search for a new police chief.

Experts say the lack of affordable and accessible child care in Ohio is hurting families and economy

19 days ago 52m 10s

A new Policy Matters Ohio report found that the average annual cost for one infant's care is more than $800 a month.

Northeast Ohioans share their experience viewing rare total solar eclipse

20 days ago 51m 38s

We'll hear from Ideastream reporters about how different communities in Northeast Ohio experienced the eclipse.

The total solar eclipse is front and center at the latest SOI Community Tour

24 days ago 50m 8s

The Sound of Ideas Community Tour stopped at The Great Lakes Science Center to discuss all things eclipse and asked how the celestial event can inspire future scientists.

Cleveland events align for a busy weekend ahead of the total solar eclipse | Reporters Roundtable

25 days ago 51m 1s

We'll discuss the crowds in town for the NCAA Women's Final Four, the Cleveland International Film Festival and the April 8 total solar eclipse, as well as the rest of the week's news on the Reporters Roundtable.

Cleveland Neighborhood Progress revamps their CDC funding model

25 days ago 50m 47s

CNP hopes that their new funding model will better serve a wider swath of Cleveland's neighborhood community development corporations and in a more equitable fashion.

Cleveland Neighborhood Progress revamps their CDC funding model

25 days ago 50m 47s

CNP hopes that their new funding model will better serve a wider swath of Cleveland's neighborhood community development corporations and in a more equitable fashion.

Experts offer viewing and travel safety tips for April 8 total solar eclipse

27 days ago 51m 4s

The total solar eclipse is just days away and top of mind for many state and local agencies planning for expected crowds of visitors.

More than a year after Ohio legalized sports betting, experts raise concerns about addiction

27 days ago 50m 56s

It's been more than a year since sports betting became legal in Ohio and a recent survey showed people with gambling addiction tripled.

Cleveland City Council signs off on financing tool to fund downtown development | Reporters Roundtable

Mar 29th, 2024 51m

A radical transformation of Cleveland, from its riverfront to its downtown to its lakefront, will be funded with a new taxing district approved this week by Cleveland City Council.

Northeast Ohio organizations provide help with grief from homicide loss

Mar 28th, 2024 51m 6s

The Survivors of Homicide Loss Group Support Network is a collaboration between local government and nonprofit agencies.

Researchers say women remain underrepresented in political office at all levels

Mar 27th, 2024 51m 27s

Research shows that women are underrepresented in American politics both at the local and federal level.

Akron launches initiative to improve response to mental health crisis calls

Mar 26th, 2024 50m 27s

The co-responder pilot program involves paramedics, police officers and behavioral health specialists who have all been trained in crisis intervention.