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The Memo, The Bureau And The Missing Texts: Get Caught Up On The War Over The FBI
By: Ryan Lucas | NPR
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Republicans are waging a multifront campaign against the FBI and the Justice Department over what they call bias. Democrats call the whole thing a smoke screen.
Compromise Ends West Virginia Hospital Merger Challenge
By: Associated Press
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The legal challenge of a West Virginia hospital merger has ended just before it was set to appear before the state Supreme Court of Appeals. The Herald-Dispatch of Huntington reports… Read More
Under Trump Appointee, Consumer Protection Agency Seen Helping Payday Lenders
By: Chris Arnold | NPR
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Former Rep. Mick Mulvaney accepted campaign money from payday lenders. Now he’s in control of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and the agency has delayed implementing payday lending rules.
New Report Shows Weather Disasters In 2017 Cost More Than $300 Billion
By: Christopher Joyce | NPR
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Hurricanes, fires and even hail contributed to billions of dollars in damages. The government study also finds that it was among the warmest years on record.
‘Artists of the Winding Road’ at DACO Jan. 20 – April 15
By: Emily Votaw
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What does it mean to be an Appalachian artist? This is one of the primary questions explored by the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio’s first exhibition of 2018, entitled Artists of… Read More
Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Right-to-Work Law in Kentucky
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – In a legal victory for Kentucky’s Republican governor, a judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by organized labor leaders who challenged the state’s right-to-work law. Franklin… Read More
Report: GOP’s Mary Taylor Denies Kasich Backing to GOP Group
By: Associated Press
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CINCINNATI (AP) – Ohio Lt. Gov. and gubernatorial candidate Mary Taylor has reportedly distanced herself from Gov. John Kasich with misleading statements during a recent endorsement interview before fellow Republicans…. Read More
Noble Co. Man Indicted in Decades-Old Killing
By: Associated Press
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CALDWELL, Ohio (AP) – Authorities say a prison inmate accused of killing a woman nearly 26 years ago has been indicted in southeastern Ohio on aggravated murder and murder charges… Read More
Kentucky Police ID 2 Students Fatally Shot At School
By: Associated Press
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BENTON, Ky. (AP) – Police have released the names of the two students killed in a shooting at a Kentucky high school. Kentucky State Police Commissioner Richard Sanders on Tuesday evening… Read More
6 Kentucky Communities To Receive Awards For Downtown Projects
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Communities around Kentucky are receiving awards for downtown development projects. The Kentucky Heritage Council says in a statement that the awards ceremony will honor six Kentucky… Read More
Former School Board Member Pleads Not Guilty To Drug Charge
By: Associated Press
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AKRON, Ohio (AP) – A former Ohio school board member who resigned after suffering an apparent overdose has pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor drug possession charge. Akron police say… Read More
West Virginia Panel Advances Work Rule For Food Stamps
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – A legislative committee in West Virginia has narrowly voted to advance legislation that would establish a 20-hour weekly work requirement for many food stamp recipients. The… Read More
Media Coverage of Fed. Shutdown Misses Impact on Average Person
Some observers characterize politics as a game…a sport where there are game plans, strategies, and winners and losers on almost a daily basis. And, often the news media cover politics… Read More
Tornadoes Stave Off Fierce Trimble Rally
By: Tee Willis
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Wednesday night’s matchup between the Trimble Tomcats and the Tornadoes of Southern High was nothing short of entertaining as the Tornadoes prevailed 75-65. Southern (7-5, 6-3 TVC-Hocking), celebrating its 100th… Read More