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7:35am

Tue June 18, 2013
Statewide News

Ohio May Be Stemming 'Brain Drain'

A newspaper analysis shows that Ohio may be starting to turn around its "brain drain."

The Dayton Daily News reports that an analysis of census data shows that Ohio may finally have seen the end of a decades-long trend of losing young adults to other states.

Beginning in 2010, the numbers show, Ohio actually showed an increase in the population of people ages 20 to 34.

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7:04am

Tue June 18, 2013
Politics

GOP-Backed Bill Expands Ohio's Abortion Rules

Women seeking an abortion in Ohio would have to wait longer to undergo the procedure and listen to their doctors describe all of the fetus' "relevant features" under a measure being considered by state lawmakers.

The Republican-led Legislature's most recent attempt at curbing abortions would also require doctors to tell women that the procedure increases the risk of breast cancer and may cause pain to the fetus.

The bill will be presented Wednesday at a House committee hearing.

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7:59pm

Mon June 17, 2013
Arts & Culture

Conrad's Corner: June 17, 2013

Elizabeth Schmidt reads her poem, "Love on the Road."

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12:04pm

Mon June 17, 2013
Statewide News

Troopers, State Police Target Distracted Driving

State troopers in Ohio are joining with state police in four neighboring states to crack down and increase awareness about distracted driving.

The week-long effort that begins Sunday is part of a move to reduce distracted driving crashes.

The State Highway Patrol in Ohio says the project will also involve the Kentucky State Police, Indiana State Police, Pennsylvania State Police and the West Virginia State Police.

Ohio Patrol Superintendent Colonel John Born says taking your eyes off the road for even a few seconds can be dangerous.

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10:35am

Mon June 17, 2013
Around the Miami Valley

WYSO Weekend: June 16, 2013

Full episode of WYSO Weekend for June 16, 2013 including the following the stories:

- Jerry Kenney wraps up the week's news.

- PoliticsOhio: Striking A Balance: Privacy Rights Verses Security, by Emily McCord

- WYSO Development Director Luke Dennis talks about StoryCorps founder Dave Isay's upcoming visit to the Miami Valley.

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