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![Nation Rifle Association Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre's spending has come under scrutiny after documents were leaked detailing expensive clothing shopping trips.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ap_19116682731715-85d507223b20e329272ab6ce84596d1590606cde-e1557936054678-900x422.jpg)
As Leaks Show Lavish NRA Spending, Former Staff Detail Poor Conditions At Nonprofit
By: Tim Mak | NPR
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New documents leaked about NRA top executive Wayne LaPierre’s high clothing and travel expenses contrast with the culture of fear, poor pay, and an underfunded pension described by former staffers.
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Ohio Hockey: Cole Bell Picked as New Bobcats’ Head Coach
By: Taylor Jedrzejek
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ATHENS, OH — Following a coaching search of newly two months, the Ohio hockey team has found their new head coach. Former University of Jamestown head coach Cole Bell will… Read More
![Sen. James Lankford, R.-Okla., said he worries an opportune moment may pass following the release of the Mueller report without new action to secure U.S. elections.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ap_729366999586-ff23da37bdcc9ebcb7a1661273b2296fb53557a5-e1557935246920-900x422.jpg)
Mueller Report Elicited A Lot Of Conversation — But Little Election Legislation
By: Miles Parks | NPR
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Congress so far hasn’t used the special counsel report to draft new laws aimed at protecting elections from foreign interference. One key senator worries about missing the moment.
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Gummies for Sale at Some Ohio Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
By: Associated Press
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CINCINNATI (AP) – Edible gummies are finally available at some Ohio medical marijuana dispensaries. The Cincinnati Enquirer reports a limited amount of gummies went on sale late last week. Just… Read More
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Country Club to Appeal Ruling it Must Sell to Nonprofit
By: Associated Press
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NEWARK, Ohio (AP) – A central Ohio country club plans to appeal an order that it sell its property to a nonprofit agency seeking to provide public access to ancient… Read More
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Mountain Valley to Pay $266K for Environment Violations
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection and Mountain Valley Pipeline have agreed the latter will pay $266,000 for environmental violations dating back to April 2018…. Read More
![A large balloon in support of the Heartbeat Bill.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/AP_351527197473-e1545932622697-900x422.jpg)
ACLU Sues Over Ohio’s “Heartbeat Bill” Six-Week Abortion Ban
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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The ACLU has filed a lawsuit to challenge Ohio’s “Heartbeat Bill”, a ban on abortion at the first detection of a fetal heartbeat. That can be as early as six… Read More
![Prison Bars](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/AP_42506048794-e1509367735281-900x422.png)
Coroner: Woman Who Died in Jail Swallowed Unknown Substance
By: Associated Press
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NEW PHILADELPHIA, Ohio (AP) – A coroner says a woman who died in a county jail in Ohio ingested a package containing a yet unknown substance. The Coshocton Tribune reports… Read More
![The Southern Ohio Correctional Facility](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/AP_19016820742909-e1548437551533-900x422.jpg)
DeWine Says New Lethal Injection Protocol Coming Soon
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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The Ohio Supreme Court has added a new inmate to the execution schedule – though Gov. Mike DeWine has delayed four executions until a new way to carry them out is developed…. Read More
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West Virginia Woman Admits to Stealing ID for Gun Purchase
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – A federal prosecutor says a West Virginia woman who used a stolen identification card to buy a gun from a licensed dealer has pleaded guilty to… Read More
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Speaker: Bevin Still Lacks House Votes For His Pension Bill
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Kentucky House’s speaker says the governor still lacks the votes in the Republican-led House to pass his pension-relief proposal in a potential special legislative session. Speaker… Read More
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Nelsonville Music Festival Celebrates 15 Years June 6-9
By: Emily Votaw
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The Nelsonville Music Festival will celebrate its 15th birthday June 6-9 at Robbins Crossing on the Hocking College campus. Performers include the likes of Mavis Staples, Tyler Childers, The Breeders,… Read More
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“Emma Goldman” Encore Broadcast | AMERICAN EXPERIENCE | May 21 at 9
Emma Goldman To Have Encore Broadcast Tuesday, May 21, 2019 on WOUB One of Four “Women in History” Episodes on AMERICAN EXPERIENCE in May Emma Goldman, a biography of the… Read More
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New “Defining Moments Podcast” Tells Stories of Living Well During Adversity
A new podcast will launch on Memorial Day – “Defining Moments Podcast: Conversations about Health and Healing. The podcast is created by Dr. Lynn Harter and is produced by WOUB… Read More