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OUtlet – Election Reactions & Transgender Week
This week on the OUtlet, reporters talked about how Athens City residents are feeling now post-election. We’ll also tell you about new transgender healthcare opportunities on Ohio University’s campus.
Ohio Sees Uptick in Infants Deaths, Widening Gap Among Blacks
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A new state report shows an uptick in Ohio’s infant mortality rate, with black babies dying at a rate approaching three times that of whites. Data… Read More
Three Bobcats Earn Conference Recognition
By: John Jarosik
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The Mid-American Conference announced their yearly awards on Wednesday. The Player of the Year went to Northern Illinois University’s Jenna Radtke, but Ohio University was able to compile some names… Read More
City Votes to Decriminalize Marijuana But It’s Still a Crime
By: Associated Press
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NEWARK, Ohio (AP) – Officials in Newark where residents voted to eliminate criminal penalties for having small amounts of marijuana say they’ll continue to charge and prosecute violators under state… Read More
Cleveland Submits Use-Of-Force Policy To Judge For Approval
By: Associated Press
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CLEVELAND (AP) – Cleveland has submitted a revised use-of-force policy to the federal judge overseeing an agreement on reforming the city’s police department. Changing how Cleveland officers use lethal and… Read More
Former OU Student Accused of Rape, Sexual Battery In Custody
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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ATHENS, Ohio – A former Ohio University student indicted on rape, sexual battery and other charges is now in custody. Cameron M. Wilson, 23, of Austin, Texas, turned himself over to the… Read More
Ohio Fails to Clinch MAC East Against CMU
By: Russ Heltman
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The Ohio Bobcats’ magic number will hold firm at one victory after a 27-20 loss at the hands of quarterback Cooper Rush and the Central Michigan Chippewas. Rush showed why he’s… Read More
Aftermath and Reaction: Election Analysis from Two Targeted Groups
The rhetoric being espoused by candidate Donald Trump and some of his surrogates during the campaign caused fear and trepidation within several groups of people in America: such as immigrants,… Read More
Capito Would Set Aside Tax Credits For Hard-Hit Coal Towns
By: Associated Press
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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito is introducing legislation to set aside $525 million in federal tax credits for investments in communities hurt by the downturn in… Read More
Tomblin Announces 2 Percent Budget Cut For Most Agencies
By: Associated Press
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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) – Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has announced a 2 percent budget cut for most West Virginia government agencies, saying it’s needed because the state’s general revenue fund… Read More
GOP-Led Ohio Senate Picks Leadership Team For Next Session
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Majority Republicans in the Ohio Senate have elected their first president from Medina County since the Civil War. Sen. Larry Obhof tops a leadership team elected… Read More
Confiscated Weapons Sold To Fund Police Equipment In Kentucky
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – The Kentucky Office of Homeland Security says the latest sale of confiscated weapons has generated $104,392 in grants for law enforcement supplies. The money will be… Read More