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Newport approves new funding in effort to fully reopen Purple People Bridge
NEWPORT, Ky. — City officials in Newport have approved new funding in an effort to fully reopen the Purple People Bridge for the first time in over two months. On May 19, a set of large rocks from one of the main supports on the Ohio side of the bridge fell from about 40 feet up.
Forest Park's paid cadet program teaching teenagers strength and unity
FOREST PARK, Ohio — Young people in Forest Park are exploring different career opportunities within their own community through the city's first eight-week cadet program. The program offers teenagers in the area more than just money in their pockets. Strength and unity were two central themes for the 10...
Men’s Basketball Coach Dannton Jackson Named as XULA 2024 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee
Talladega College's men's basketball coach, Dannton Jackson, is set to be inducted into Xavier University of Louisiana's Athletic Hall of Fame, an honor that recognizes his outstanding contributions to the sport and his remarkable coaching career. The Los Angeles native's basketball journey began at Xavier University Louisiana (XULA) where he played on the men's team before earning his bachelor of arts degree in political science and later a master of arts in education administration in the mid 90's.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine opposes anti-gerrymandering reform heading to voters in November
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine stood in staunch opposition Wednesday to an anti-gerrymandering proposal heading to voters in November that would replace politicians with a citizen redistricting commission, but he stopped short of presenting a competing proposal this year. DeWine held a press conference on Wednesday, not only to criticize the Citizens Not Politicians ballot initiative, […]
Ohio bill would allow impaired driving test for marijuana, but does it work?
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Law enforcement could get a new test to check for high drivers with a pending Ohio bill, but challengers are raising questions about its accuracy. Republican Reps. D.J. Swearingen and Cindy Abrams introduced House Bill 230 in June 2023. After slowly making its way through a committee, the bill passed in […]
Will the northern lights be visible in northwest Ohio? Aurora forecast
TOLEDO, Ohio — Northwest Ohio, along with a surprisingly large portion of North America, was treated in May to a dazzling display of the northern lights when a powerful G5 geomagnetic storm interacted with Earth's magnetic field. Another geomagnetic storm is slated to reach Earth Wednesday night. But will...
Hot Head Burrito shares plans to expand to the Summit City
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A Mexican-style restaurant chain based out of Ohio shared that it will be expanding to Fort Wayne in August. Restaurant chain Hot Head Burritos is slated to move next door to the Dairy Queen and Cap n’ Cork liquor store on 3120 St. Joe Center Road.
Ohio-Based Brewery Takes Aim at Pennsylvania’s Alcohol Regulations
Ohio-based brewery Urban Artifact filed a federal lawsuit against Pennsylvania claiming that their business is hindered by favoritism. Ohio-based brewery Urban Artifact filed a federal lawsuit earlier this month against Pennsylvania claiming that their business is hindered by favoritism for in-state brewers, writes Michael Tanenbaum for the Philly Voice. The...
Chief Joe Kitchen Inaugurated as 95th Chiefs’ Association President
July 31, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio Fire Chiefs' Association: Columbus –Joe Kitchen, Fire Chief with the Bath Township Fire Department, was sworn in last Wednesday as the 95th president of the Ohio Fire Chiefs Association (OFCA), the state’s premier organization for fire service leaders. At his inauguration, Chief Kitchen pledged to do his very best to represent the Association and Ohio’s fire service to the best of his ability.
Ohio driver is charged with attempted murder in Thruway shooting
An Ohio tractor trailer driver has been charged with attempted murder and other offenses following a road rage incident early Monday morning on the 90 West. Additionally, the driver is accused of sideswiping another vehicle. According to State Police, two tractor trailer drivers got into a road rage incident on...
Ohio's record year for tornadoes continues to climb. Here's the latest total for 2024
2024 has already broken Ohio's record for the most tornadoes in a year, and that total continues to climb. The latest tornado, which hit in Warren and Clinton counties early Tuesday morning, was the 65th of the year for the state, said Brandon Peloquin, warning coordination meteorologist for the Wilmington, Ohio, office of...
Ohio's first K9 therapy dog Mattis honored at memorial held final post at Westland High
A tearful memorial ceremony on Tuesday morning honored the life of Mattis, a K9 therapy dog at the Frankin County Sheriff's Office and the first law enforcement therapy dog in Ohio. Mattis died on June 28. ...