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![In these images, E. coli bacteria harbor proteins from a bacteria-killing virus that can eavesdrop on bacterial communication. At left, one protein from the virus has been tagged with a red marker. At right, the virus has overheard bacterial communication indicating the bacteria have achieved a quorum; it sends its protein to the poles of the cell (yellow dots).](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/187436-3d860ada7822f49c0420d2d9a48f7cadf25a957f-e1544822956331-900x422.jpeg)
A Virus Can Eavesdrop On Bacterial Communication
By: Susan Brink | NPR
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A researcher had an idea about viruses that was wild. And it turned out to be true.
![Thousands of public school teachers and their supporters protested against a pension reform bill at the Kentucky state Capitol in April. The state's Supreme Court has now struck down the law.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/gettyimages-941053734-ad5f5ec5594cad1d9ad9aa36dba4d13c180b964c-e1544725225622-900x422.jpg)
Kentucky Supreme Court Strikes Down Pension Law That Sparked Teacher Protests
By: Laurel Wamsley | NPR
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The decision is a major victory for state employees, as well as for state Attorney General Andy Beshear as he runs to unseat Gov. Matt Bevin, who championed the controversial law.
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SATB Choir To Perform Sunday December 16th
The SATB Choir is a different kind of choir. Their mission is to “Create powerful and inspiring music in partner with social justice organizations to bring support and awareness to… Read More
![A highly potent synthetic opioid, fentanyl is often mixed into other drugs sold on the street, including pills, heroin and even cocaine.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/pills-ce07488a3e652b378ebe8bdfe445d8d88aa43393-e1544723676759-900x422.jpg)
Fentanyl Surpasses Heroin As Drug Most Often Involved In Deadly Overdoses
By: Laurel Wamsley | NPR
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When fentanyl, a synthetic opioid 50 to 100 times more powerful than morphine, infiltrated the drug supply in the U.S. it had an immediate, dramatic effect on the overdose rate.
![Photo of town square in Nelsonville Ohio. The town's fountain in on the left hand side of the image with buildings on the right.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Nelsonville_Ohio-e1544726003232-900x422.jpg)
As Prosecutor’s Office Investigates, Nelsonville Manager Says Gaga Ball Court Will Be Rebuilt
By: Susan Tebben
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NELSONVILLE — The city manager in Nelsonville said a gaga ball pit will be rebuilt, though the timeline for that rebuild depends on a prosecutor’s review of how the old… Read More
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Kentucky Governor Feuds With Media Ahead Of Investigation
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin is feuding on social media with ProPublica after the independent media nonprofit announced an investigative project with the Courier Journal. The Louisville… Read More
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3 Found Alive Inside West Virginia Coal Mine
By: Associated Press
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CLEAR CREEK, W.Va. (AP) – Authorities say three people missing since last weekend have been found alive at a nonoperational coal mine in West Virginia. The state Office of Miners’… Read More
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Patrol: 6-state Initiative Results In 700 DUI Arrests
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio’s State Highway Patrol says a recent enforcement and awareness effort on impaired driving as part of a multi-state law enforcement partnership resulted in a total… Read More
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Ohio Media Trade Group Names New President
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – An Ohio media trade association has named its next president and executive director. The Columbus-based Ohio News Media Association recently announced Monica Nieporte will succeed Dennis… Read More
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Top Tunes ’18: Wes Gilbert
Wow! 2018 has come and gone, and it’s about time we reflect on our favorite sounds of the past year. Leading up through the end of the year, WOUB Culture… Read More
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Episode 050 : Financing Kindness w/ Darryl Lyons
Being kind doesn’t cost a dime, but according to Darryl Lyons, there is a benefit to being kind with our finances. Darryl Lyons is ready to help people achieve the… Read More