Micah Karr

Staff Writer

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Micah is a breaking news team desk investigator for Ohio Newspapers. Whether working from home or in the office, she is striving to search for stories and events that impact the Miami Valley and Dayton communities. She enjoys working on fast-paced stories with tight deadlines that have a high impact on those around her. Micah graduated from Wright State University with a bachelor's degree in Media Studies. Before working for Ohio Newspapers, she worked for Wright State's Newsroom, covering events and sharing positive stories about Wright State. When she's not working as a journalist, Micah enjoys writing her own stories and getting outside to go running.

Latest from Micah Karr

Coronavirus: Just over 50% of state population partially vaccinated

Just over 50% of Ohio’s population has had at least one vaccination against COVID-19, the Ohio Department of Health...

Sunny weather today, showers and storms possible tomorrow and Tuesday

After some showers and storms overnight, we may see some sunny, clear weather the National Weather Service in...

Coronavirus: State reports over 2,000 new cases for second time in a week

The Ohio Department of Health recorded over 2,300 new cases on Saturday, reaching a new 21-day high of 2,317 new cases...

West Chester serial robbery suspect arrested after several-day search

A 20-year-old man wanted in a series of armed robberies late last month in West Chester Twp. has been arrested.

West Chester Twp. serial robbery suspect may be heading to Kentucky or Tennessee

A 20-year-old man wanted in a series of armed robberies late last month in West Chester Twp. may be headed south along...

Businesses can legally ask employer, customer vaccine status without violating HIPAA

Can businesses legally ask if someone is vaccinated? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S...

Cooler weather, sunny and clear today and tomorrow

Temperatures will be cooler than normal to start the work week, with highs barely reaching 80 degrees, the National...

Coronavirus: State reports under 900 cases after several days of more than 1,000 cases

After five days in a row reporting over 1,000 new coronavirus cases per day, the Ohio Department of Health reported...

Showers, storms possible this afternoon, sunny weather to start workweek

The work week will begin with mostly sunny weather, however the area may see some showers this afternoon, the National...

State reports over 1,000 new COVID cases for 5th day in a row

Today is the fifth day in a row the state has reported more than 1,000 new coronavirus cases. The Ohio Department of...