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Several Thousand Migrant Children In U.S. Custody Could Be Released Before Christmas
The Department of Health and Human Services plans to speed the release of several thousand migrant children from federally contracted shelters before Christmas, to relatives already living in the U.S.
Amid Black Lung Surge Pulmonary Rehab Brings Hope To Disabled Miners
Marcy Tate grew up in southwest Virginia in a coal mining family. “My father-in-law was a coal miner, my father was a coal miner, my grandfather was a coal miner,… Read More
Surgeon General Warns Youth Vaping Is Now An ‘Epidemic’
U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams issued a forceful advisory about vaping by U.S. teenagers, saying electronic cigarette use among young people has reached levels that require urgent action.
Violence Against Journalists Reached ‘Unprecedented Levels’ In 2018, Report Finds
Every year, Reporters Without Borders investigates how many journalists were killed, imprisoned or held hostage. In 2018, the group saw an increase in every category.
Penny Marshall, Filmmaker And ‘Laverne & Shirley’ Star, Dies At 75
Marshall directed Big and A League of Their Own, among other films.
Federal Judge Delays Michael Flynn Sentencing In Case Of Lying To Feds
The judge ordered both sides to file status reports by March 13. He said he has outstanding questions, including how the Russia investigation was impeded and the impact of Flynn’s lies on the inquiry.
Ohio Wrestling: Bobcats fall to ranked Iowa State
Down one wrestler, Ohio Wrestling lost 33-6 against the Iowa State Cyclones Sunday. The Bobcats won only 2-of-10 matches to the 23rd ranked team in the nation. The dual meet started… Read More
Official Suspended After Incident Involving Transgender Student At West Virginia School
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – The Latest on a West Virginia high school assistant principal accused of harassing a transgender student in a school bathroom (all times local): 4:30 p.m. A… Read More
Data Dives And Shoe Leather: How NPR’s Howard Berkes Investigated Appalachia’s Black Lung Epidemic
NPR is reporting that more than two thousand coal miners are now suffering from the most severe form of black lung disease, Progressive Massive Fibrosis, or PMF. And despite clear warnings, investigative… Read More
State Medical Board Confirms Complaint Records on OSU Doctor
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The State Medical Board is acknowledging for the first time that it has records about a complaint investigation involving the now-deceased Ohio State University team doctor… Read More
Ohio’s General Revenue Fund Gets A Boost From State Office
The incoming lieutenant governor says the office he now holds has saved so much money that he wants to give some back to the state. Republican Secretary of State Jon Husted didn’t request any money in the… Read More
Board OKs $2.1M Loan for Medical Marijuana Legal Costs
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio’s Controlling Board has authorized a $2.1 million loan to help state agencies running the medical marijuana program cover legal costs. Cleveland.com reports the Ohio Controlling… Read More
Ohio Man Accused of Assault Convicted of Hate Crime
CINCINNATI (AP) – Authorities say an Ohioan accused of assaulting a man because he believed the man was Jewish has been convicted of a federal hate crime. Federal authorities said… Read More
An Epidemic Is Killing Thousands Of Coal Miners. Regulators Could Have Stopped It
More than 2,000 miners in Appalachia are dying from an advanced stage of black lung. NPR and Frontline have found the government had multiple warnings and opportunities to protect them, but didn’t.
Ohio Football Clashes With San Diego State In Frisco Bowl
The 2018 college football bowl season is in full swing and the Ohio Bobcats (8-4, 6-2) are set to battle with The San Diego State Aztecs (7-5, 4-4) in the… Read More
W. Va State Troopers Sued Over Alleged Excessive Force
PRINCETON, W.Va. (AP) – A family is accusing West Virginia State Police troopers and a Division of Natural Resources officer of excessive force and violating their civil rights after police… Read More
Deer Checked in This Year’s 2-Day Gun Season Down from 2017
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – State officials say hunters checked more than 4,000 fewer white-tailed deer during Ohio’s two-day deer-gun hunting season this year than in last year’s two-day season. The… Read More
Top Tunes ’18: Josh Antonuccio
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
Top Tunes ’18: Natalie Colarossi
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
RECAP: Meigs’ Basketball Teams Continue Seeing High Potential
The Meigs Marauders, both girls (6-3, 2-2) and boys (3-3, 1-1) are seeing potential. Both teams have the ability to score the ball tirelessly and cause turnovers with their aggressive… Read More
RECAP: Bulldogs Win In Rivalry, Lady Bulldogs Struggle
It’s never too early to renew a rivalry. On Friday night, the Athens Bulldogs (3-2) took on TVC-Ohio foe Vinton County (3-2) to write another chapter to the two’s storied… Read More
RECAP: Vinton County Girls Continue Streak, Boys Get Off To Slow Start
Last season both the Vikings and the Lady Vikings took home TVC-Ohio titles. With the season beginning, the Lady Vikings are looking to likely repeat while the Vikings have a… Read More
VICTORIA & ALBERT: THE WEDDING Premieres Sundays, January 13 and 20 on PBS
VICTORIA & ALBERT: THE WEDDING Premieres Sundays, January 13 and 20 on PBS Lucy Worsley Oversees an Authentic Reimagining of the Grand Wedding that Set the Standard for Modern Nuptials… Read More