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Rural Risk: Fighting Disease Amid The Opioid Crisis
By: Roxy Todd | Ohio Valley ReSource
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Health officials in the Ohio Valley are investigating outbreaks of disease associated with needle drug use in what is emerging as a new public health threat from the region’s… Read More
Ohio Overcomes Turnovers to Take Round Two
By: Russ Heltman
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The Ohio Bobcats (14-16, 7-11) overcame 17 turnovers and took down the Miami Redhawks (15-16, 8-10) 75-66 to cap a season sweep in the Battle of the Bricks. The victory… Read More
Uber, Lyft Drivers Earning A Median Profit Of $3.37 Per Hour, Study Says
By: James Doubek | NPR
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Researchers at MIT said 30 percent of Uber and Lyft drivers are actually losing money after taking car expenses into account, while most drivers earn less than minimum wage.
Fake Your Way Through Oscar Party Talk About The Foreign-Language Film Nominees
By: Glen Weldon | NPR
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See them, if you can — they’re a diverse and fascinating mix of films. But if you can’t, and you’re pressed to make small talk come Oscar night, we’ve got you covered.
For The Second Week, The Flu Epidemic Has Eased
By: Richard Harris | NPR
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The flu epidemic has peaked, the CDC said today. Activity declined last week, but the disease is still widespread and dangerous. And it’s still not too late to get a flu shot.
Central Michigan University On Lockdown After Shooting At Dorm Kills 2
By: Laurel Wamsley | Vanessa Romo | NPR
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The university said the victims were not students, and campus police believe the incident “started from a domestic situation.” The gunman is still at large and considered armed and dangerous.
Do Ladies Need Their Own Scotch?
By: Emily Sullivan | Ailsa Chang | NPR
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In a play on signature top-hatted man on Johnnie Walker scotch bottles, the company introduced the Jane Walker Edition. It’s the latest example of seemingly gender-neutral products marketed to women.
Breaking Up Is Hard — Especially When It’s With Your Smartphone
By: NPR
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A big part of the problem when it comes to our relationship with our smartphones is we haven’t even thought about it, author Catherine Price says.
Ohio BMV Changes Look and Process of Drivers Licenses to Add More Security
By: Micaela Marshall
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Right now if you need to renew your drivers license in Ohio all you have to do is walk into the Bureau of Motor Vehicles with your old ID and… Read More
Trump Pick For Sentencing Commission Has History Of Racially Charged Remarks
By: Carrie Johnson | NPR
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The president has nominated a lawyer who’s adopted a tough approach to drug crimes and who has a history of making racially charged remarks about punishment to serve on the U.S. Sentencing Commission.
Bill Aims to Protect Infrastructure Sites from Snooping in Kentucky
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – People flying drones over key infrastructure sites without permission could face jail time under a bill passed by the Kentucky House. The bill would expand trespassing… Read More
West Virginia Senate Nixes Vote on Striking Teachers’ Raises
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – With West Virginia’s public schools closed for the seventh straight class day from a teachers’ strike, the state Senate Republican majority has refused for the second… Read More
L’Oreal to Use Kentucky Landfill as Renewable Energy Source
By: Associated Press
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COALTON, Ky. (AP) – Cosmetics company L’Oreal is planning to use gas captured at a Kentucky landfill as a renewable energy resource. The Daily Independent of Ashland reports that a… Read More
Southeast Ohio’s Fight to Save Local Businesses
By: Meg Ryan, Lauren Ramoser, Joe Payton Local communities throughout southeast Ohio are built on small businesses and local flare. One of the sad realities of communities in this area,… Read More
WOUB-HD to Air ‘Mr. Rogers: It’s You I Like’ March 6
By: Emily Votaw
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One afternoon in the mid-’70s, John Butler, an audio engineer for pioneering Pittsburgh public radio station WQED, was making his way home after a day at work. He noticed something… Read More
Ohio Bill Would Allow Protective Orders For Dating Violence
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A bipartisan bill allowing victims of dating violence to seek protective orders against alleged perpetrators is on its way to Ohio Republican Gov. John Kasich. The… Read More
People Can Get Drug Abuse Help At Kentucky State Police Posts
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – People seeking drug abuse treatment will be able to get help from state police under a program now available across Kentucky. News outlets report state police… Read More
More Than 131,000 Issued Concealed Carry Licenses In Ohio
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio’s attorney general says more than 131,000 residents were issued licenses last year to carry concealed weapons. Attorney General Mike DeWine says there were 77,281 new… Read More
West Virginia University Fundraising Campaign Totals $1.2B
By: Associated Press
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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia University says its recent fundraising campaign collected contributions of more than $1.2 billion. The school said in a news release that the campaign, which… Read More
2 Democrats For Ohio Offices Want Open Redistricting Process
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Two Democrats seeking statewide office in Ohio are pitching a plan they say would guarantee Ohio’s redistricting process for congressional districts is more transparent to the… Read More
2 Democrats For Ohio Offices Want Open Redistricting Process
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Two Democrats seeking statewide office in Ohio are pitching a plan they say would guarantee Ohio’s redistricting process for congressional districts is more transparent to the… Read More