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Parent of trans minor testifies against Ohio’s gender-affirming care ban in second day of trial
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Whether transgender youth can receive gender-affirming care in Ohio continued to be debated at the Franklin County Court of Commons Pleas on Tuesday. In its second day, the trial is questioning the constitutionality of the “Save Adolescents from Experimentation” Act, a measure vetoed by Gov. Mike DeWine before the legislature overruled […]
Fight to increase Ohio minimum wage will continue into 2025
TOLEDO, Ohio — A $15 minimum wage could be coming to Ohio. There are currently two minimum wages in the state. The sub-minimum wage for tipped workers is $5.25. The broader minimum wage is $10.45. Efforts to get a wage increase on the 2024 ballot failed. One Fair Wage,...
Kentucky couple involved in Hawaii helicopter crash that left 1 dead, 2 missing
Officials called off a search for two missing people in a helicopter crash involving a Union, Ky. couple in Hawaii, according to a United States Coast Guard press release. The couple, 60-year-old James Quintua and 53-year-old Amy Nichole Ruark Quintua, were passengers on a helicopter that crashed with the pilot on board. The crash happened Thursday a quarter mile off the Na Pali Coast in Kauai, Hawaii, according to the Coast Guard.
Yost rejects proposed amendment for no title
(The Center Square) – A plan to ask Ohio voters to strip away immunity from government and public employees for civil rights violations didn’t make it past the first step. Attorney General Dave Yost rejected a petition for a constitutional amendment because it did not contain a title. “The lack of a title alone provides sufficient cause to reject the submitted petition, and the petition is rejected on that basis,”...
Ohio State Highway Patrol enters Best Looking Cruiser contest
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The 11th annual “Best Looking Cruiser” contest is underway and The Ohio State Highway Patrol is in the running for the top spot. The patrol entered the annual contest, which is sponsored by the American Association of State Troopers, according to a news release. Voting is open now and ends July […]
Wind Is More Powerful Than J. D. Vance Seems to Think
It’s a good thing most of us aren’t accountable for every single silly thing we’ve ever said, but most of us are not vice presidential running mates, either. Back in 2022, when J.D. Vance was still just a “New York Times bestselling author” and not yet a “junior senator from Ohio,” much less “second-in-line to a former president who will turn 80 in office if he’s reelected,” he made a climate oopsie that — now that it’s recirculating — deserves to be addressed.If Democrats “care so much about climate change,” Vance argued during an Ohio Republican senator candidate forum...
Lawsuit accuses Blue Ash police of employing quotas for law enforcement
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - After a lawsuit against an officer brought up accusations of traffic stop quotas, public officials spoke out against the use of quotas for law enforcement. Ashley Wilson said she was delivering DoorDash orders when she was pulled over by Officer Chady Chahine. He confiscated what was later confirmed to be prescription drugs. Despite that, Chahine pressed felony drug charges five months after the traffic stop.
University president defends multicultural religious, social, and academic groups on campus
FRANKFORT — For almost 90 minutes on Tuesday, Kentucky lawmakers who tried to ban diversity, equity and inclusion in Kentucky’s colleges were told why such programs were needed in higher education. Yet, one legislator said DEI programs “segregate” students. Among presenters were two university presidents — Northern Kentucky University President Cady Short-Thompson and Morehead State […] The post University president defends multicultural religious, social, and academic groups on campus appeared first on Kentucky Lantern.
Alex Wilkins: Standout Guard Picks Up Offers from Hofstra and Northern Kentucky Men’s Basketball Programs
Class of 2025 Brooks School (Mass.) guard Alex Wilkins has received an offer from Division I Hofstra and Northern Kentucky Men’s basketball program, today he wrote on X. The 6-foot-5 Wilkins also holds offers from Iona, Albany, Bryant, Siena, Fairfield, FGU, UMass, among other D-1 programs, according to VerbalCommits.com.
County Commissioners Enter Contract with Dillsboro Fire for EMS Emergency Calls
The fire department will provide coverage while efforts continue to house an EMS service in Dillsboro. (Dillsboro, Ind.) – According to Town Council President Doug Baker, Dearborn County Commissioner’s entered a contract with the Dillsboro Fire Department on Tuesday night to be the first responders on EMS emergency calls.
Stuff the Bus to help Northern Kentucky students with back-to-school
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - The start of school is not that far away and on July 18, some Northern Kentucky Chick-fil-A locations are holding the 11th annual Stuff the Bus Challenge to collect school supplies for local children. Brent Linn, with the Chick-fil-A in Fort Wright, and Jess Dykes, with the...
Miss May I Announce Their First Annual ‘Relentless Fest’ Featuring Born Of Osiris, In Hearts Wake & More
Miss May I will be helping ring in 15 years of their debut album “Apologies Are For The Weak” with their first annual ‘Relentless Fest‘ this fall. Booked for November 02rd at the Madison Theatre in Covington, KY, the metalcore outfit will headline that event with a performance of that record. Rounding out the bill will be:
Woman sues officer for false charges weeks after he was told to increase arrests
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A local woman is suing a Blue Ash Police officer, claiming he pressed false felony drug charges against her even though he allegedly knew they were legitimate medications. The suit from Ashley Wilson of Owensville also claims the charges were filed just weeks after Blue Ash Officer...
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