Mike Frazier

5 days ago | wyso.org | Mike Frazier

If you drive on I-70 between Columbus and Indianapolis, you might encounter a semi-truck that's remotely controlled by the truck in front of it. It’s part of the automated truck project by the departments of transportation for Ohio and Indiana. WYSO’s Mike Frazier spoke with Breanna Badanes, spokesperson for Drive Ohio, a division of ODOT that explores using technology to improve transportation. She explains why the automated technology is being studied along I-70 in Ohio and Indiana.

2 weeks ago | wyso.org | Mike Frazier

Local artists are showing their creativity for the 30th Anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords and this weekend’s NATO Parliamentary Assembly. Sidewalk Studios are 3D exhibits and window clings by 14 area artists displayed along North Main Street in downtown Dayton. U.S. Rep. Mike Turner (R-Dayton) said the exhibit honors Dayton’s history of peace and innovation.

1 month ago | wyso.org | Mike Frazier

Strong thunderstorms blew through Southwestern Ohio on Tuesday afternoon, bringing heavy rains and strong winds. The National Weather Service says multiple reports of downed trees and power lines were reported across Southwestern Ohio as winds gusted over 60 mph. The Dayton International Airport reported a gust of 68 mph at 1:40 p.m. Tuesday. Large trees and limbs were blown down near West Carrollton, Brookville, Springboro, West Alexandria, South Vienna, Carlisle and Germantown.

1 month ago | wyso.org | Mike Frazier

Ohio’s tornado count for this year is up to 16. The National Weather Service confirms that a weak tornado briefly touched down in the evening April 25, two miles north of Greenville in Darke County. The storm hit just after 7:30 p.m. Friday evening and damaged a structure on Greenville-Celina Road, just north of Children's Home Bradford Road. Security cameras showed circulating winds at the property, which sustained minor damage. The tornado was rated an EF0 with maximum winds estimated at 65 MPH.

1 month ago | wyso.org | Mike Frazier

As tributes for Pope Francis come in from around the world in light of his death, the Archdiocese of Cincinnati is also honoring the pope. Most Rev. Robert Casey, Archbishop of Cincinnati, released a statement this morning, hoping that Francis, “will receive the reward of a life poured out in selfless service and love for God’s people and all creation.”The archdiocese encompasses almost half a million Catholics living in the 19 counties of western and southwestern Ohio, including the Dayton area.