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JD Vance pushed an anti-LGBTQ, anti-DEI questionnaire on diplomats as a senator
Ohio Senator and Republican Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance tried to bulldoze qualified diplomatic officials’ nominations if he thought they were too "woke" to serve, a new report shows. According to the Washington Post, Vance pressed would-be diplomatic appointees on their stance on LGBTQ+ rights, representation, and commitment to...
Ohio bill advanced to observe daylight saving time permanently
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A bipartisan Ohio bill to urge observing daylight saving time permanently has taken another step forward at the Statehouse after passing the House last year. Concurrent Resolution 7 was considered in a Senate General Government Committee hearing late last month, marking the first time the bill has been debated at the […]
Global software outages affect northwest Ohio
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Several local agencies and businesses were affected by Friday’s global outages from a faulty cybersecurity update. CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity firm, said one of its updates affected customers using Microsoft Windows -- leaving behind technological problems across the world. Read more about the incident at the link here.
Ohio Medical Doctor Sentenced to Prison for Health Care Fraud Scheme
July 19, 2024, Press Release from the United States Attorney's Office, Northern District of Ohio: TOLEDO – Ankita Singh, 42, formerly of Maumee, Ohio, was sentenced to 26 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Jack Zouhary, for her role in a durable medical equipment (DME) scheme that defrauded the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Medicare Program. She was also ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $4,470,931.02, serve two years of supervised release, and pay a special assessment fee of $600.
DeWine appeals after Presidential Disaster Declaration denied
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Ohio Gov. DeWine is sending his request for federal assistance back to President Biden after being denied. According to a release, the U.S. federal government denied the requested Presidential Disaster Declaration, which DeWine requested in June. DeWine’s request was the second PDD request, which would provide funding and resources for eight […]
VP candidate JD Vance shops at Jungle Jim’s day after RNC ends
FAIRFIELD, Ohio (WXIX) - Fresh from being named former President Donald Trump’s running mate at the Republican National Convention, J.D. Vance went shopping Friday at Jungle Jim’s International Market. The store’s director of development, Phill Adams, announced it in a Facebook post. Vance perused the aisles with...
Crash with injuries reported on Franklin-Trenton Road in Franklin Township
FRANKLIN, Ohio — A crash was reported on Franklin-Trenton Road in Franklin Township Saturday afternoon. It was reported in the 7500 block at 3:21 p.m. Warren County Police crews are responding to the scene. A motorcycle reportedly collided with a car. Injuries have been reported but have not been...
Beechmont Avenue closed due to crash
ANDERSON TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WXIX) - Beechmont Avenue is shut down in eastern Hamilton County due to a crash with injuries, according to Cincinnati police. It was reported just before the Little Miami River at 12:42 p.m. Saturday. Ambulances were sent to the scene, police say. It’s not clear how long...
Crash involving a scooter reported on Central Parkway in West End
CINCINNATI — A crash involving a scooter has been reported in the area of West Central Parkway and Plum Street in West End. The scooter's driver sustained serious injuries, but they are reported as non-life-threatening. Cincinnati police and fire responders have been sent to the scene. For live traffic...
Mainly Dry Sunday Afternoon, Clouds Increase
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Sunshine at times, but clouds increase, Sunday afternoon. Humidity will remain low, with a daytime high of 85 degrees. Just a slight chance of a pop up south of Cincinnati. Storm chances return Monday and Tuesday with scattered thunderstorms. We do not expect severe weather at this...
Lebanon's debut Pride festival attracts hundreds for music, food, unity
LEBANON, Ohio (WKRC) - Lebanon just wrapped up its first ever Pride festival. Hundreds of people were at Mulberry Plaza Saturday as the first Pride festival ran from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. “Just seeing the people and the sense of community has been great,” Angela Forbes said. “To me...
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