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Federal money to help Michigan begin slow work of rare turtle counts
State wildlife agencies in Michigan and Ohio have received nearly $500,000 in federal funding to study rare turtles. The grant is part of more than $7 million distributed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to benefit rare and declining fish and wildlife and their habitats across the country. Other states receiving funding under the program this year include Minnesota, Iowa, Hawaii and North and South Carolina.
Divorced couple's fight over IVF-created embryos heads to Ohio Supreme Court
She wants their frozen embryos so she can get pregnant. Her ex-husband wants the IVF-created embryos donated to other couples who want children. After a couple divorces, what should happen to their yet-to-be implanted embryos? That question is before the Ohio Supreme Court in a case that could shed light on how justices...
Judge rules OU not liable for student’s wrongful death
Almost six years ago, Ohio University student Collin Wiant was a victim of hazing in the unofficial annex house of Sigma Pi, located at 45 Mill Street. Wiant’s family faced OU in a wrongful death lawsuit following his death. On August 1, 2024, a Court of Claims judge ruled that OU was not liable.
Man charged in deadly Huntington crash, police chase appears in court
CABELL COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – A man facing several charges in connection to a deadly Cabell County Crash last year appeared in court Monday morning. The Cabell County Court hearing comes after a psychological evaluation was requested in April for Samuel McCoy. The judge set a pretrial hearing for Sept. 9, but they are still […]
Pick-up Times Announced for Dress-A-Child Awardees
Clothing gift cards will be available for families whose applications were approved for Dress-A-Child. Over 500 submissions were turned in for 2024, some did not meet the qualifications, but overall, 980 children will benefit from the program. Co-chair Brenda Jenkins says approved applicants can pick-up their gift cards on August...
Governor DeWine celebrates grand opening of new school-based health center at Springfield High School
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) Director LeeAnne Cornyn Monday took part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of a comprehensive school-based health center on the campus of Springfield High School. The Health Center at Springfield High, which opens...
West Virginia State Senator being recognized nationally for her work
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — One local state senator is being recognized nationally for her efforts, contribution, and achievements as an elected official. West Virginia Senator Laura Wakim Chapman who serves in District 1 was recently awarded the Legislators Excellence Award from the Reason Foundation. The Reason Foundation is a national organization that focuses on free […]
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