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Ohio Football: New Faces Drive Bobcats’ Defense
Bobcat Sports Showcase reporter Patrick Moore breaks down some fresh faces on the Ohio Football team that, despite not starting week one, have been making a huge impact on the… Read More
October Is ‘Anti-Bullying Month’: Webisode No. 6
As part of October being "Anti-Bullying Month," WOUB will post features and videos related to the issue, which isn't only found in our schools, but online and at sporting events… Read More
Medicaid Expansion Passes
Officials are clearing the way for thousands more Ohioans to receive health coverage under an expansion of Medicaid. Ohio recently got approval from the federal government to extend Medicaid. However,… Read More
McArthur Applies For Grant To Renovate Downtown Intersection
Upon being named the 25th most accident prone intersection in the state, McArthur Council has taken measures to eventually revamp the Routes 50 and 93 intersection downtown. There were 28… Read More
Athens Mayor Paul Wiehl Asks What Can The City Do To Help?
I was approached last month to contribute to WOUB’s Blog “The Journey ~ Embracing Inclusion.” My first thought was “Where to start?” As Mayor and public servant my duty is… Read More
Photos Of The Week: Oct. 14-20
Last week's best photos are here. Follow @WOUBVisuals on Twitter for daily updates and visit our Flickr page by clicking any of the photos below. The Ohio University soccer team was shutout by… Read More
RedStorm Shut Out At Cumberland, 4-0
No. 11-ranked Cumberland University gave a beating to Rio Grande Sunday with a 4-0 victory. The highly-ranked Bulldogs outshot Rio 26-3, with a shots on goal advantage of 17-2. Forward Shauna… Read More
New Training Methods Have Ohio Poised For Success
For the Ohio swimming and diving team, silver isn’t good enough as it prepare itself for the season goal of Mid-American Conference and NCAA Zone champions. With year-round two-a-days, the… Read More
2 Young Children Die In West Virginia Fire
Authorities in Logan say two young children have died in a house fire. Fire Chief Scott Beckett tells media outlets the fire was reported about 5 a.m. Monday at the… Read More
Ohio Volleyball: Volunteer Assistant Makes Impact On And Off Court
Bobcat Sports Showcase reporter Colin Brown profiles Ohio volleyball's volunteer assistant coach Peter Netisingha and breaks down why he's become such an important assist to the team this year. The… Read More
Tettleton Named Offensive ‘Player Of The Week’
After a career best 375 yards passing and four touchdowns against the Eastern Michigan Eagles on Saturday, the Mid-American Conference named Ohio quarterback Tyler Tettleton MAC East Offensive Player of… Read More
Kasich Likely To Get Medicaid Expansion With Changes On Board
Gov. John Kasich needs one of the four Republicans on the Controlling Board to join the two Democrats and his appointee in voting for his request to spend 2.5 billion… Read More
Ex-Ohio State President To Lead Higher Education Review
Former Ohio State University President Gordon Gee has been tapped by Ohio's governor to lead a review of ways to improve the value of higher education. Republican John Kasich joined… Read More
Two Members Of Board Considering Vote On Medicaid Expansion Replaced
UPDATE 1:51 p.m. A libertarian law center says it will sue if Ohio approves Medicaid expansion, and a lawmaker says Gov. John Kasich's fellow Republicans would be the likely plaintiffs…. Read More
Troopers Find Heroin During Traffic Stop
Ohio State Police arrested a Michigan woman after finding more than half a pound of heroin hidden behind the vehicle's tail light. Troopers arrested Evelyn M. Robinson, 44, of Detroit… Read More