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Senate President Pushes Back On Report Blaming Lawmakers For Prison Population
A report from the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio says nearly one in eight bills introduced by state lawmakers either creates a new crime or expands sentences. But the leader… Read More
Judges Refuse Ohio Request to Delay Gerrymandering Trial
CINCINNATI (AP) — A three-judge panel in Cincinnati has denied a request by Ohio to delay a federal lawsuit that seeks the redrawing of congressional district lines ahead of the… Read More
Sandusky, Ohio, Makes Election Day A Paid Holiday — By Swapping Out Columbus Day
Officials have been “thinking a lot about voter access and democracy,” says City Manager Eric Wobser, “and so we thought it was a really natural switch.”
House Speaker Says He’s Willing To Consider A Possible Gas Tax
The committee reviewing the financial situation facing the Ohio Department of Transportation heard testimony for a second day today – and is expected to release a report recommending funding solutions… Read More
Medical Marijuana: Half A Million In Sales Despite Limited Launch
There are only four medical marijuana dispensaries open in Ohio at this point but in the last two weeks, they’ve sold more than a half million dollars worth of product. The latest… Read More
Statehood Day
Join us in celebrating the founding of the great state of Ohio on March 2, 2019. We’ll have a special one-day exhibit of Ohio statehood documents, including Thomas Worthington’s personal… Read More
Deputies Say 2 Shooting Deaths, Violent Attack May Be Linked
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio sheriff’s office says investigators suspect the shooting deaths of two people at a home are connected to a violent assault that critically hurt two… Read More
Ohio House Aide Who Filed Harassment Complaint Loses Job
The complaint of inappropriate workplace behavior was filed just before the election of the new speaker is no longer employed there, and an investigation found no wrongdoing. But the Ohio House… Read More
Friday Kicks Off Inaugurals For New Ohio Officeholders
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The swearing-in of Ohio’s next state treasurer kicks off a long weekend of inaugural events for new statewide officeholders. All five of the state’s executive offices… Read More
West Virginia City Questions Humming Sound From Ohio Plant
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (AP) — A West Virginia city is asking local leaders what can be done about the humming sound that’s drifting across the Ohio River from a manufacturing plant… Read More
An Appetizing App Allowing Students to Help Students
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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