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Celine Dion returns to the stage after battling rare illness

The Canadian singer opened up her 16-show residency in Paris at the Plenitude Arena. The entire series is sold out.

A young immigrant's death compounds Springfield group's grief and resolve amid ICE enforcement

For months, Springfield Neighbors United has hosted a monthly vigil to show support for the city’s Haitian immigrants. This month's vigil came s…

Gov. DeWine: Death of Haitian immigrant, Ohio student a ‘tragedy’

DeWine also said Tuesday morning the ongoing federal immigration efforts near there are “very misguided.”

Data center ban in Southwest Ohio city must go before voters, says Ohio Supreme Court

The Ohio Supreme Court unanimously agreed that voters in Trenton must be able to decide the issue, in its second case on votes over data centers…

Four takeaways on how Cleveland schools' consolidation plan is faring

Some CMSD schools are reporting crowded classrooms, and some students have experienced transportation issues, but leaders say the year has start…

Ohio teen treatment center CEO accused of unlawful sexual contact with minor in police sting

Police say the head of Fox Run Center for Children and Adolescents drove nearly 200 miles to meet with someone he believed was a 14-year-old gir…

In Wayne County, blue trees are starting conversations about mental health

There are 1,666 blue trees registered globally with the Blue Tree Project, an international mental health campaign.

Faith leaders hold rally at Springfield City Hall to support Haitian community

Faith leaders and community members gathered for "Unshackle Springfield" Sunday to show unity and protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement ac…

Greetings from Karbala, Iraq, where millions gathered for a Shia pilgrimage

Pilgrims came to Iraq from all over the world in August. Many Iraqi and Iranian pilgrims walked hundreds of miles in extreme heat to mark the ev…

WYSO Weekend: A conversation with Peter Sagal of 'Wait Wait ... Don't Tell Me!'

WYSO Weekend brings you highlights from the week's news from across Southwest Ohio. In this episode, a conversation with Wait Wait... Don't Tell…

Middletown band Okay Lindon release new self-titled album after hiatus

Dustin Smith and Jordan Elam of Okay Lindon sat in with Kaleidoscope host Juliet Fromholt to chat about breaking their years long hiatus with a…

Black Violin celebrates 20 years with new album and tour 'Full Circle'

Wil Baptiste of Black Violin spoke with WYSO music director Juliet Fromholt about the band's new album Full Circle and their upcoming performanc…

Former U.S. ambassador to Lebanon on the significance of the retaliatory strikes

NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Jeffrey Feltman about the American response in the widening Middle East conflict. He's a former U.S. ambassador to L…

In pursuit of spatial justice, advocates work to preserve an Athens Black church

Athens had a substantial and thriving Black community in the early 1900s, but over time, signs of their success have been demolished. Just one b…

Book Nook: 'To Die Beautiful' by Buzzy Jackson

The brave young woman who battled the Nazi death machine.

Despite War And Violence, Kids Still Find 'Moments Of Playfulness'

Photojournalist Danielle Villasana shares images from 'Entitlements,' a new exhibit that showcases the resilience and perseverance of children l…

Who Is Barbara Lagoa, A Top Contender For Trump's Supreme Court Pick?

The Florida judge has been on the federal bench for just about a year. She became controversial for not recusing herself from a felon voting rig…

News Brief: Presidential Campaigns, Alexei Navalny, Daniel Prude's Death

President Trump and Joe Biden hit the campaign trail. Germany says Novichok was used to poison Russian opposition head. And, family shares polic…