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Ohio Women’s Basketball: ‘Cats Fall to Central Michigan on Last-Second Shot
ATHENS, OH — On Wednesday night, the Bobcats took 23 more shots than their opponent. They forced 13 more turnovers, grabbed 13 more offensive rebounds and shot seven more free… Read More
President Trump Starts 2020 Campaign Year with Thursday Rally in Toledo
The location, timing and message of this Trump rally could be a preview of his re-election strategy. Trump won Ohio by eight points in 2016, winning all but eight counties. Trump’s… Read More
Self-Driving Shuttle Provides New Step in Ohio’s Automated Future
Linden, a northeast Columbus neighborhood, is about to launch a residential, automated shuttle service which officials say is the first program of its kind in the country. The 12-person, self-driving shuttle… Read More
Bridget Kibbey: Tiny Desk Concert
The irrepressible harpist proves that the instrument can be as tempestuous as a tango, as complex as a Bach fugue and sing as serenely as a church choir.
Cincinnati’s Only Abortion Clinic Fighting to Keep Its Doors Open
Cincinnati’s only abortion clinic is in business now but its future is uncertain. It is fighting to keep its doors open. Planned Parenthood of Southwest Ohio has been operating that… Read More
WV Senate Forms Committee Dedicated to Child Welfare Issues
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – A committee has been formed in the West Virginia Senate to focus on upcoming legislation related to child welfare. The formation of the Senate Select Committee… Read More
West Virginia Lawmakers Officially Start 2020 Session
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia’s 2020 legislative session has officially begun. The Senate and House of Delegates gaveled in Wednesday, starting the first day of the session with the… Read More
Photo ID Bill Wins Support from Top Election Official
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – A bill aimed at requiring Kentuckians to present photo identification to vote has won a quick endorsement from the state’s chief election official. Secretary of State… Read More
Former WOUB Student Appointed to SPJ Board of Directors
ATHENS, OH – Former WOUB Public Media student and Ohio University graduate Taylor Mirfendereski has been appointed to the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Board of Directors. Mirfendereski, who graduated… Read More
NPR Editor Breaks Down the Chaos after the death of Iranian Gen. Soleimani
The Friday killing of Iranian Maj. Gen. Qasem Soleimani by an American drone has thrown the Middle East into chaos. Philip Ewing, the former national security editor for National Public… Read More