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Afternoon Audio Update February 6
The Lawrence County sheriff released the name of the man who shot his father and then turned the gun on himself this weekend. A Parkersburg couple faces drug charges after… Read More
WV Cellphone Ban Bill Heads To House
The Senate has approved a bill that would allow police to ticket drivers for texting or talking on their cellphones while on the road. Monday's unanimous vote sends the bill… Read More
U.S. Health Care: The Good News
U.S. Health Care: The Good News Thursday, Feb. 16, 9 p.m. One small community in the Colorado oil patch near the Utah border delivers the highest value-for-the-money health care… Read More
Pete Huttlinger At The Fur Peace Ranch From June 4, 2005
Pete Huttlinger, who has won multiple finger-picking championships at the national contest in Winfield, Kansas, in addition to playing guitar in the late John Denver's band, is featured in a… Read More
Solid Waste District Future Up In The Air
The future of the Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District is still unclear. The board met today for the first time since Athens County Commissioners announced that they are considering splitting from… Read More
WOUB Sports Express: February 6
New at WOUB: A twice-weekly sports update, quickly covering Ohio University, Marietta College and area high school sports. Each Monday and Thursday, WOUB will take you through all those athletic… Read More
Zanesville Senator Proposing New Exotic Animal Legislation
State Senator Troy Balderson of Zanesville is proposing legislation that would allow owners of lions, bears, gorillas and other exotic animals to keep the pets if they meet new strict… Read More
O’Bleness Joins OhioHealth Stroke Network
One Athens hospital is now connected to larger, Columbus-based partners to serve the region's stroke victims faster. As part of O’Bleness Hospital’s public relations overhaul, the facility has joined the… Read More
OU Application Numbers Set Record
Ohio University is setting a new record for the number of applications it is receiving this year. The university has already surpassed the record of 14,000 applications, which was set… Read More
UPDATE: Name of Father and Son Involved In Lawrence County Shooting Released
Update: 11:15 a.m. The name of the man who died after shooting his father and turning the gun on himself has been released. A press release from the Lawrence County… Read More
Morning Audio Update for February 6
Ohio University is setting a new record for the amount of applications it is receiving this year. Plus, two young girls have died in a fire at their home in… Read More
Kasich Prepares For State Of The State
He's fresh off a bruising fight and ultimate defeat over the rights of unionized public workers. His approval ratings among voters are low. And some fellow Republicans in… Read More
Two Young Girls Die In Parkersburg Fire
Two young girls have died in a fire at their home in Parkersburg. Fire Chief Eric Taylor says the cause of Saturday's fire isn't known. The… Read More
Logan Hocking Schools Say Job Cuts May Result From AEP Rate Hike
Ohio school and government officials are joining small business owners alarmed by a jump in their bills from American Electric Power. An AEP spokesman tells higher rates took… Read More