Emily McCord

A new study released this week gauges the views of Ohio school superintendents on education reform in the state. As Emily McCord reports from Ohio Public Radio member station WYSO, it finds superintendents favor the initiative known as the Common Core.

The collapse of a garment factory last month in Bangladesh has put a spotlight on how workers that produce clothing for Western retailers are treated. It’s prompted the government there to raise the pay for those employees. As WYSO's Emily McCord reports, consumers in the US may be starting to pay attention as well.

New figures from the Defense Department show sexual assault in the military is increasing, and that the vast majority of cases are going unreported. As WYSO’s Emily McCord reports Republican Congressman Mike Turner of Ohio’s 10th district is proposing legislation to encourage victims to come forward.

Ohio Voters are going to the polls Tuesday to weigh in on a handful of issues, school levies and charter amendments. In Dayton, the outcome will decide who will be on the November ballot for Dayton mayor as well as city commissioners.

The air quality in the Dayton region received poor marks from the American Lung Association. A recent study ranked the area  24th in the nation for what’s called year round particle pollution. But as WYSO’s Emily McCord reports, the report may be misleading.