/news/the-feed-from-wksu-news Looking for in-depth coverage of stories that are important to Northeast Ohio and beyond? WKSU reporters take the time to dig deeper on the stories that deserve more time, to talk to the newsmakers you want and need to hear from. en-US Copyright Tue, 25 Aug 2020 09:00:00 GMT /news/community/2020-08-25/ex-offenders-face-challenges-in-finding-and-holding-onto-stable-housing Tenant advocates have warned that the nation faces a wave of evictions, now that the CARES act and moratoriums against evictions have ended. One… Tue, 25 Aug 2020 09:00:00 GMT /news/community/2020-08-25/ex-offenders-face-challenges-in-finding-and-holding-onto-stable-housing Afi Scruggs /news/community/2020-07-24/lebrons-foundation-opens-i-promise-village-another-step-in-addressing-inequality This summer, the effects of systemic racism have been driven to the forefront. At the same time in Akron, the LeBron James Family Foundation has been… Fri, 24 Jul 2020 10:52:27 GMT /news/community/2020-07-24/lebrons-foundation-opens-i-promise-village-another-step-in-addressing-inequality Sarah Taylor /news/health-science/2020-07-14/battling-infant-mortality-akron-group-works-to-help-black-babies-survive Summit County is channeling another two-and-a-half million dollars toward the centering groups that advocates say are one key to saving babies’ lives. The… Tue, 14 Jul 2020 09:50:00 GMT /news/health-science/2020-07-14/battling-infant-mortality-akron-group-works-to-help-black-babies-survive Kelly Woodward /news/community/2020-07-12/in-this-election-year-ohioans-want-to-rise-above-the-numbers The past two decades have not been kind to most of Ohio.With one of the nation’s most significant declines in household income, among the largest job… Sun, 12 Jul 2020 10:00:00 GMT /news/community/2020-07-12/in-this-election-year-ohioans-want-to-rise-above-the-numbers Doug Oplinger/Your Voice Ohio /news/community/2020-06-30/policing-race-relations-to-be-discussed-at-stark-county-town-halls Organizers of a town hall meeting tonight in Stark County are hoping to deepen community dialogue about policing and race relations.John Spitzer, Rabbi… Tue, 30 Jun 2020 09:50:00 GMT /news/community/2020-06-30/policing-race-relations-to-be-discussed-at-stark-county-town-halls Sarah Taylor /news/economy/2020-06-29/lordstown-motors-big-gamble-on-hub-motors Electric cars are gaining traction in the marketplace as Tesla builds a devoted following.But is America ready for an all-electric pickup truck?The… Mon, 29 Jun 2020 09:50:00 GMT /news/economy/2020-06-29/lordstown-motors-big-gamble-on-hub-motors Jeff St. Clair /news/health-science/2020-06-24/minority-health-strike-force-preparing-final-recommendations By the end of this month, a group working to address the disproportionate affect COVID-19 has had on African-Americans in Ohio is expected to issue its… Wed, 24 Jun 2020 09:50:00 GMT /news/health-science/2020-06-24/minority-health-strike-force-preparing-final-recommendations Sarah Taylor /news/government-politics/2020-06-21/your-voice-ohio-gives-you-a-voice-in-the-2020-election The uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the ongoing protests for racial justice, concern for how the economic recession will affect businesses,… Sun, 21 Jun 2020 09:00:00 GMT /news/government-politics/2020-06-21/your-voice-ohio-gives-you-a-voice-in-the-2020-election Doug Oplinger/Your Voice Ohio /news/community/2020-05-20/college-life-in-the-pandemics-new-normal-holding-on-to-gratitude Ohio college students just finished their spring semester that was disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic. In early March, schools stopped in-person… Wed, 20 May 2020 06:48:48 GMT /news/community/2020-05-20/college-life-in-the-pandemics-new-normal-holding-on-to-gratitude Alex Gray /news/community/2020-05-19/college-life-in-the-pandemics-new-normal-life-on-a-deserted-campus Ohio college students just finished their spring semester which was disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic. In early March, schools stopped in-person… Tue, 19 May 2020 06:58:42 GMT /news/community/2020-05-19/college-life-in-the-pandemics-new-normal-life-on-a-deserted-campus Garrett Naylon