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WATCH: Australian Bushfires Prompt Conversation About Land Management Practices
By: PBS Newshour
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Bushfires are still burning in parts of Australia. So far this season, they have claimed the lives of more than 30 people and destroyed tens of millions of acres of land. The ensuing toll on forest and wildlife has prompted new conversations about how Australian land should be managed — and whether a return to… Read More
House Speaker Suggests Moving Away From Death Penalty
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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As Ohio prisons officials work on a way to continue carrying out executions, House and Senate leaders are considering having deeper discussions on the future of the death penalty. The last execution in Ohio happened more than a year ago, in July of 2018. Since then the state has ran into a number of issues carrying out… Read More
Scientists, Mine Safety Officials Discuss Black Lung Protections
By: Sydney Boles | Ohio Valley ReSource
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Officials with the Mine Safety and Health Administration met for the first time with miners’ health researchers Wednesday in a new partnership designed to discuss ways to better protect coal miners from the dust that causes black lung disease. In future meetings, representatives from the two agencies will discuss recommendations made by the National Academy of Sciences… Read More
Survey: Americans Agree Health Care System Needs Fixing
By: Christine Herman | Side Effects
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Americans are divided on lots of issues. But a new national survey finds that people across the political spectrum agree on at least one thing: Our health care system needs fixing. The “Hidden Common Ground” survey from Public Agenda, USA Today and Ipsos found that 92 percent of Americans say changes are needed. And a majority of… Read More
The Alle Shea Project w/ Angelo Collazo
On April 14th, 2009 Angelo Collazo and his wife welcomed their first daughter Alle Shea Collazo into the world. Alle was born with type II Osteogenesis Imperfecta also known as Brittle Bone Disease. Little Alle died after a five week battle. Angelo joins me to talk about how he has used kindness over the past… Read More
Bill Would Make Athens Family Weekends Less Spirited
By: Ryan Moreland
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A bill introduced in the Ohio Senate might make family visits a more sober experience for many Ohio University students. In Ohio an underage person can legally drink if the beverage is purchased for them by a parent, guardian or spouse. However, State Senator Tina Maharath is hoping to close the loophole. Maharath introduced Senate… Read More
Lone Senior for Federal Hocking Lady Lancers Goes out a Winner.
By: Jacob Murray
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Courtney Clark is the lone senior on a young Federal Hocking squad. When asked what she will miss the most, it was a simple answer. “Definitely the family atmosphere.” That family atmosphere has put so much dedication and hard work into a senior who would score two points, coming from the free throw line, in… Read More
WOUB February Pledge Drive Will Spread the Love
Radio Pledge Runs February 11 – 14 TO PLEDGE ONLINE VISIT: http://bit.ly/supportwoub ATHENS, OH – WOUB Radio’s Winter Pledge Drive will be a celebration of love. The drive will run February 11 – 14. Since it ends on Valentine’s Day, WOUB will use the week to talk about why listeners and supporters love… Read More
“Wild Florida” the Focus on NATURE, Wednesday February 12 at 8 pm
Nature: Wild Florida Premieres Wednesday, February 12 at 8 p.m. onWOUB, pbs.org/nature and the PBS Video app Florida is well-known for its beaches, blue water and year-round sun, but it also has a surprising wild side. It is home to pine forests, coral reefs and the famous Everglades wetland, the largest subtropical wilderness in… Read More