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As the community mourns the shooting death of Euclid Police Officer Jacob Derbin, police are being candid about the danger they face every day and the increasing difficulty getting recruits who want to do the work.

Ohio's school funding model is complex, relying in part on property taxes. Some districts say a state law is limiting funding opportunities.

Colleges and universities are struggling financially and one of the factors often cited is due to a "demographic or enrollment cliff." We discuss what that means for higher education. Later, we talk to a South Euclid City Council member about the efforts to save Notre Dame College Plus, we hear from Vinton Cerf, one of the "fathers of the internet." And some advice for the Class of 2024 from our listeners and readers.

Both the Browns and the Cleveland Guardians have recently requested public funding for stadium improvement plans, spurring debate over the value to the taxpayer.

"You are Welcome" discusses what makes a positive school climate with students and educators at Ellet Community Learning Center.

The president of the university has offered an apology and promised a full investigation of the incident. We discuss the incident and the end of the protest encampment and the rest of the week's news on the Reporters Roundtable.

The Cavs face the Boston Celtics for Game 2 Thursday night in the second round of the NBA playoffs, after winning their first series without LeBron James since 1993.

The renowned author discusses her new non-fiction best-selling book, “The Backyard Bird Chronicles,” that grew out of her nature journal.

Research shows students across the U.S. have made some grounds recovering lost learning, but are far from being fully caught up.

Frank Tyson, a 53-year-old Black man, died while in police custody on April 18, after an officer pressed a knee on his back and Tyson yelled, "I can't breathe."

Protests at Case Western Reserve University and The Ohio State University have led to discussions about how campuses handled the demonstrations and encampments.

Some pro-Palestinian demonstrators calling for a cease-fire in Gaza have erected encampments, including at Case Western Reserve University.

The cases related to former President Donald Trump have led to hostility and outright threats being made against judges and their family members.

Oberlin College's paper is celebrating a milestone anniversary. In recent years, it has become the paper of record for Oberlin and surrounding communities.

The criminal justice consulting firm, AH Datalytics, found large drops in reported homicides nationwide, continuing a downward trend post-pandemic.

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.

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.

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.

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

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