Garrett Reese
Intern/ContributorGarrett is a WYSO intern and graduate student at the University of Dayton. He spent time covering the Dayton area with WDTN Channel 2 News after the 2019 Memorial Day Tornado outbreak. It was around this time that he began listening to NPR and fell in love with radio-based journalism. Garrett graduated from UD in May of 2021 with his Bachelor’s in Communications with a focus in journalism and graduated in May of 2022 with his Master’s. While not working at WYSO, Garrett is an avid reader, loves to play video games, and hanging out with his friends.
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An electric services company has a new video game that teaches players drone safety tips.
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Nearly 50 local artists and cultural organizations will get an infusion of cash. That’s thanks to $436,000 in grants from Culture Works, an art funding and advocacy organization.
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In Ohio, sports betting is now officially legal, and Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway is ready for your bets.
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Miami County taking part in a statewide program providing funds to tear down abandoned structures and replace them with new ones.
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Warren County is one of 42 Ohio counties taking part in the Ohio Building Demolition and Site Revitalization Program. The program, introduced by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, awarded state money to tear down blight structures and replace them with revitalized ones.
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Clark County is another of the 42 Ohio counties taking part in the Ohio Building Demolition and Site Revitalization Program. The county received state money to tear down blighted structures and replace them with revitalized ones.
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A large winter storm is expected to hit the Miami Valley Thursday night. The inclement conditions could be dangerous for all, but especially for those experiencing homelessness.
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On Wednesday, which was the longest night of the year and the first day of winter, locals and local officials gathered in Courthouse Square in Dayton to hold a vigil in honor of National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day to remember those who have experienced or died while experiencing homelessness.
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Clark County has reported its first measles case in over 20 years. The case reported last week involves an infant too young to be vaccinated, causing public health officials to stress the importance of vaccines.
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U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown’s office has received reports from across Ohio about drastic rent increases, property neglect, and more. He says he is looking into legislative solutions for these harmful practices.