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A judge blocks Ohio’s restrictive abortion law as suit proceeds
CINCINNATI (AP) — A judge says an Ohio law that bans virtually all abortions will remain blocked while a state constitutional challenge proceeds. Hamilton County Judge Christian Jenkins took the… Read More
False calls about active school shooters are rising. Behind them is a strange pattern
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — When Emmi Conley first heard in September about a rash of hoax calls reporting active shooters in schools, she dismissed it. Conley, an extremism researcher who… Read More
Ohio creates elections integrity office while voter fraud is already ‘exceedingly rare’
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Secretary of State Frank LaRose is consolidating the work of various staff members into one “public integrity division” in the hopes of creating a… Read More
Here’s the line-up for Radio Free Athens Oct. 8
Radio Free Athens (RFA) is broadcast Saturdays on WOUB 1340 AM and allows community volunteers and Ohio University students to present music and interview content through a format-free, host-driven program…. Read More
Early signs a new U.S. COVID surge could be on its way
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — As the U.S. heads into a third pandemic winter, the first hints are emerging that another possible surge of COVID-19 infections could be on its way…. Read More
Shadow in the Moon’s ‘Solar Shadows’ showcases duo’s most accomplished release to date
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Late last month psychedelic folk rock duo Shadow in the Moon released “Solar Shadows,” marking the group’s most accomplished effort to date. “Solar Shadows” reaffirms not… Read More
Judge to decide the next steps on Ohio’s ‘heartbeat’ abortion ban
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A judge in Ohio hears arguments Friday on whether to extend a block on Ohio’s law banning virtually all abortions on a more permanent basis. Hamilton… Read More
Aussie punks Amyl and The Sniffers deliver rowdy pub rock, ’70s punk revival
DETROIT, Michigan (WOUB) — Australian punk rock band Amyl and The Sniffers brought their hell-ripping live show to the Majestic Theatre (4140 Woodward Ave) September 27, 2022. Supporting their latest… Read More
Adia Victoria 2022 Nelsonville Music Festival Sycamore Session
NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — Adia Victoria and her co-performer, Mason Hickman, immersed their audience during her set at the Creekside Stage of the 2022 Nelsonville Music Festival. The two brought a… Read More
This week: “A Deadly Calling” on THE WAR – October 13 at 9 pm
The War Episode Three: “A Deadly Calling” Thursday, October 13 at 9 pm “A Deadly Calling” (November 1943 – June 1944) Despite American victories in the Solomons and New Guinea,… Read More