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UPS union calls off strike threat after securing pay raises for workers
By: Danielle Kaye | NPR
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WASHINGTON (NPR) — The Teamsters union said it has secured pay raises for United Parcel Service workers, averting what would have been one of the largest strikes in U.S. history…. Read More
It’s official. The proposed abortion amendment will be on Ohio’s November ballot.
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The Ohio Secretary of State’s office has certified petitions submitted by a coalition of doctors, abortion rights advocates and others who want Ohioans to… Read More
After decades of delays and broken promises, coal miners hail a rule to slow the rise of black lung
By: Leah Willingham | Matthew Daly | AP
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A half-century ago, the nation’s top health experts urged the federal agency in charge of mine safety to adopt strict rules protecting miners from poisonous rock… Read More
Bill seeks to punish Ohio communities that pass ranked choice voting
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A Republican Ohio senator who is reportedly thinking about a run for secretary of state in 2026 has proposed a bill to essentially ban… Read More
Ohio investigates why a police dog was deployed on a surrendering truck driver
By: Associated Press
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CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio (AP) — Several Ohio agencies are investigating why an officer allowed his police dog to attack a truck driver who was surrendering with his hands raised, despite State… Read More
The IRS will stop making most unannounced visits to taxpayers’ homes and businesses
By: Ayana Archie | NPR
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WASHINGTON (NPR) — The Internal Revenue Service will largely diminish the amount of unannounced visits it makes to homes and businesses, citing safety concerns for its IRS officers and the… Read More
The Ohio State Fair is set to open with a new butter sculpture and an attraction for Ohio history lovers
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The 168th Ohio State Fair begins Wednesday in Columbus. This year, it’s about butter and biographies. Yes, the butter cow and butter sculpture, the latter… Read More
A 13-year-old girl balances inherited traditions and modernity in “Children of the Mist” on POV – July 31 at 10 pm
POV To Air “Children of the Mist” Arresting Documentary Delves Into the Tradition of Bride Kidnapping; Will Debut as Part of the POV’s 36th Season Monday, July 31 at 10… Read More
Former WOUB Student wins regional Emmy® award at PBS North Carolina
Frank Graff graduated from Ohio University in 1982 and 1983 ATHENS, OH – Frank Graff is grinning from ear to ear celebrating a recent regional Emmy® award win and a… Read More