Lillian Ali
WYSO News InternLillian Ali (she/her) is a newsroom intern for WYSO. She grew up in Centerville and graduated from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism in June 2026.
Ali has written about politics, government, science and entertainment for a variety of outlets. Her work has appeared in Smithsonian Magazine, Polygon, the Dayton Daily News, and the Riverside-Brookfield Landmark in Illinois.
At WYSO, Ali covers a wide range of general assignment topics for the news department.
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Descendants of Shawnee leader Tecumseh, Eric Wensman, Aubree Wensman, and Brittany Hall, will discuss his legacy at a Tecumseh Memorial Day event Sunday. -
Grid Growth Ventures has hosted open houses in several Ohio counties, where residents can ask questions and see the maps of the transmission line project. -
Organizations in Ohio's biggest metros reveal what they've learned so far from a new initiative to combat the long-running tragedy of too many mothers and babies dying preventable deaths amid persistent barriers. -
People in Kettering and Springfield who had damage from recent storms are getting help while Gov. Mike DeWine declares a state of emergency for several Southwest Ohio counties. -
The new services are offered through the The Montgomery County Educational Service Center's Language and Literacy Center. -
The new Larry R. and Elaine A. Dosser Center for Manufacturing Sciences will provide students access to modern industry technology. -
The Montgomery County auditor said the damaged property deduction can help reduce tax bills on damaged or destroyed properties. -
The city of Springfield said the city manager remains on leave for now.
