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WKSU News Presents

The WKSU news team regularly delves into topics that deserve closer attention and coverage.

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ShotSpotter Generates Thousands of Alerts in Dayton, but Officers Find Few Crimes

ShotSpotter Generates Thousands of Alerts in Dayton, but Officers Find Few Crimes

The gunshot-detection microphones the Dayton Police Department uses dispatched officers to West Dayton more than 2,200 t... Read more

5 Oct 2021

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ShotSpotter Generates Thousands of Alerts in Dayton, but Officers Find Few Crimes

ShotSpotter Generates Thousands of Alerts in Dayton, but Officers Find Few Crimes

The gunshot-detection microphones the Dayton Police Department uses dispatched officers to West Dayton more than 2,200 t... Read more

5 Oct 2021

5mins

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For Ohioans Who Committed Crimes Before July 1996, Chance Of Parole Is Slim

For Ohioans Who Committed Crimes Before July 1996, Chance Of Parole Is Slim

In 2020, the parole board made decisions on 953 people up for parole, 151 were granted release. There’s no information o... Read more

23 Sep 2021

4mins

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Akron Canton Airport CEO Reflects on 9/11: 'I Was Supposed to Be There That Day'

Akron Canton Airport CEO Reflects on 9/11: 'I Was Supposed to Be There That Day'

On Sept. 11, 2001, current Akron Canton Airport CEO and President Ren Camacho was working for the New York and New Jerse... Read more

9 Sep 2021

4mins

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A Year in Review: After Countless Cries for Racial Justice, Where are We Now?

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A year after Black Lives Matter protests spilled into the streets of cities across the United States, how much change ha... Read more

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Why You Should Care About What Happens Within The Ohio Supreme Court

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Is There Finally Some Agreement on the Need for Bail Reform in Ohio?

Is There Finally Some Agreement on the Need for Bail Reform in Ohio?

Although bipartisanship isn't seen frequently these days, there seems to be some agreement from both sides of the aisle ... Read more

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Advocates Face Challenges in Reforming Ohio's Sentencing Laws

Even with bipartisan support to reduce Ohio's prison population, state lawmakers are increasing the number of felonies a... Read more

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Northeast Ohio Schools, Businesses Working Together for Practical Education

Northeast Ohio Schools, Businesses Working Together for Practical Education

The relationship between businesses and schools in Ohio has often been contentious as they regularly spar over school ta... Read more

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High School Starts Too Early. "OH Really?"

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A listener asks if the school day should be shifted later for teens.

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