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An Appetizing App Allowing Students to Help Students
By: Logan Leduc
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ATHENS, Ohio – Two things that tend to go together, college students and food. However, those same students may not realize that food has never been more accessible on the… Read More
Insects – Small, Powerful and Mostly Endangered
By: Lauren Ramoser
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Summer is finally here and many are complaining about insect bites or wine flies. But even if they might be annoying in the first place, their are two very important… Read More
Kasich Unsure How Much He’ll Stump For DeWine
By: John Seewer | Associated Press
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TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Fresh off a victory in Ohio’s primary election, the Democratic nominee for the state’s top office is reaching out to supporters of outgoing Republican Gov. John… Read More
Ohio’s Civil War History: A Presentation on Morgan’s Great Raid
David Mowery, a foremost authority on the subject, will discuss General John Hunt Morgan’s Great Raid as it passed through three Union-held states, including Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. The raid… Read More
Southeast Ohio’s Fight to Save Local Businesses
By: Meg Ryan, Lauren Ramoser, Joe Payton Local communities throughout southeast Ohio are built on small businesses and local flare. One of the sad realities of communities in this area,… Read More
The OUtlet: Season 6, Episode 8
By: Abby Grisez
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This is the November 7, 2017 broadcast of The OUtlet from WOUB News. This week is our election special. OUtlet reporters break down the Meigs County Jail Levy, Issue 2,… Read More
Uncovering Personal Study Spaces on Campus
By: Lukas Moore
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ATHENS, Ohio — Midterms are over but finals are near for students at Ohio University. Doing well on those exams may have something to do with the personal study spaces… Read More
Ohio Reports 1st Death From West Nile Virus For 2017
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The state has reported Ohio’s first death from the West Nile virus this year. The Department of Health said Wednesday the victim was a 74-year-old man… Read More
Ohio’s Chief Justice Urges Lawyers To Offer Free Legal Aid
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The chief justice of the Ohio Supreme Court is urging lawyers in the state to offer free legal assistance to victims of Hurricane Harvey. The request… Read More
Ohio Victims’ Fund Denies Thousands Due To Strict Rules
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – An Ohio program designed to help compensate victims of crime has strict rules that cause thousands of applicants to be rejected each year. A Dayton Daily… Read More
Southeast Ohioans Still Fearful of Obamacare Replacement Plan
By: Brooke Davis
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ATHENS, Ohio – Local healthcare advocates and area residents said they continue to be concerned that the Affordable Care Act/Medicaid will be replaced by President Trump’s American Health Care Act,… Read More
Proposed Changes to East State Street Spark Debate
By: Alexander Moore
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ATHENS, Ohio – An Athens Transportation Committee proposal to add bike lanes to the city’s busiest street was met with opposition from city residents Monday night. More than a dozen… Read More
Pedestrian Deaths on the Rise in Ohio
By: Shelby Dermer
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When did something so simple become so difficult? With more walkers looking down at their phones rather than up at traffic and more drivers not paying attention to walkers and… Read More
Survey: Some Athens High School Students claim Verbal Harassment at the Middle School
By: Maggie Shandrick
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ATHENS, Ohio — A survey of 450 former Athens Middle School students found that some were verbally harassed by Ohio University students while on their way to school. The survey,… Read More
Broader Marijuana Legalization Measure Detailed In Ohio
By: Associated Press
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Supporters of marijuana legalization in Ohio have finalized their proposal and begun collecting signatures for a 2016 ballot campaign. A spokesman for the Cleveland-based group Ohioans to End Prohibition says… Read More
State Awarded More Than $500K For Marine Patrols In Ohio
By: Associated Press
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Ohio will award more than a half-million dollars to support local marine patrols in 23 communities around the state. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources says the grants totaling more… Read More
Ohioans Must Register By Monday To Vote In May 5 Primary
By: Associated Press
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Monday is the deadline for Ohioans to register to vote for the May 5 primary and special election. Secretary of State Jon Husted is reminding voters who have moved since… Read More
Grocery Store Kiosk For Vehicle Registration Opens In Ohio
By: Associated Press
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The first of 9 self-service kiosks intended to make Ohio vehicle registration faster and easier has opened in a supermarket in suburban Columbus with others to follow in southern and… Read More
Federal Grants To Help Ohioans With Housing Problems
By: Associated Press
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Federal housing grants totaling $134,000 are designed to help Ohioans make good decisions about housing and stave off foreclosures. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on Tuesday announced… Read More
Ohio’s Wild Turkey Season Opening This Month For Hunters
By: Associated Press
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Ohio will open its spring season for hunting wild turkeys this month. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources says the spring season opens April 20 while the youth season is… Read More
Youth Group Pushing Republicans On Gay Marriage Visits Ohio
By: Associated Press
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Activists who don’t want the Republican Party’s 2016 platform to oppose same-sex marriage will promote their effort in a swing through Ohio. The Young Conservatives for the Freedom to Marry… Read More
Ohio Will Pay $2 Million For Rebranding Campaign
By: Associated Press
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Ohio is paying $2 million to two marketing groups to come up with a new brand slogan and tourism marketing plan. The campaign will involve a new marketing slogan such… Read More
Updated Charter School Regulations Clear Ohio House
By: Associated Press
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The Ohio House has approved a bill cracking down on low-performing Ohio charter schools and imposing a host of new accountability standards on sponsors. The legislation cleared the chamber in… Read More
Ohio Democrats Host US Senate Rivals Strickland, Sittenfeld
By: Associated Press
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Recapturing the U.S. Senate will be the unofficial theme as Ohio Democrats gather for their party’s annual legacy dinner. Democratic U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown is scheduled to be Friday’s keynote… Read More
Proposed Changes To Ohio Budget Due To House Panel On Friday
By: Associated Press
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An Ohio legislative panel reviewing the governor’s $72.3 billion state budget proposal expects to get some ideas on how to change it Friday. House Finance Chairman Ryan Smith says he… Read More