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Black maternal mortality and infant mortality is persistently high — but overwhelmingly preventable
DAYTON, Ohio (WYSO) — When Diamond Smith gave birth to her child in Dayton, her experience was traumatic. Her previous pregnancies had gone fairly well, but this time, the 30-year-old mom felt like her concerns and needs weren’t taken seriously by her doctors, nurses and hospital staff. “You...
Report: Ohio wage hikes can’t keep up with inflation
(The Center Square) – A new report shows a massive dump of federal taxpayer dollars into Ohio following the COVID-19 pandemic, and the 2021 recession led to the largest wage increase in more than 40 years, but it wasn’t enough for workers to keep up with the “effective” rate of inflation. Policy Matters Ohio’s State of Working Ohio report, scheduled to be released Tuesday afternoon, showed the federal COVID-19 recovery plan put Ohioans back to work at a level with prerecession numbers and gave jobseekers...
Massive Ohio solar farm could see decision from state Supreme Court
View a previous report on the Oak Run Solar Project in the video player above. LONDON, Ohio (WCMH) — Despite opposition from local leaders, one of the largest solar farms in the country is set to be built in central Ohio. But that decision could make its way to the Ohio Supreme Court. The Ohio […]
Wesleyan Picked 5th in MEC-South Volleyball Preseason Poll
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. -- Wheeling University and West Virginia State University have been picked as the divisional champions in Mountain East Conference Volleyball following a vote by the league's 11 head coaches. Wheeling, who won the MEC Tournament Championship last season, received 10 first-place votes and 50 points to top the...
Local farms, WVU Wheeling Hospital team up to provide fresh produce to cancer patients
WHEELING, W.Va. — WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital is planting the seeds of wellness with "Growing Hope," a program that provides fresh, local produce to cancer patients. Each week, cancer survivors can grab a bag and fill it up with all colors and varieties of fruits and veggies, thanks to local farmers, community partners, and the hospital.
Lakers Begin New Era with Wheeling
Erie, Pa. - Mercyhurst football begins the 2024 season this Thursday, August 29th, as the team goes to see Wheeling in a game set to kick off at 7:00 p.m. The Lakers embark on what promises to be an exciting season as they take the leap to Division I, looking to further establish themselves on the gridiron under Head Coach Ryan Riemedio.
Ross County deputies investigate serious hazing allegations at local high school
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio (WSYX) — Ross County deputies are looking into serious allegations of hazing at a local high school. ABC 6 got word of the problems from a viewer who weighed in on the ABC 6 tip line. The allegations stem from an incident with the football team...
Report: Red tape, new power plant delays put PJM grid 'in peril'
(The Center Square) — Pennsylvania sits at the heart of the 13-state electric grid called PJM. That means the state’s role in generating power to keep the lights on in neighboring states is crucial. But a report warns that recent government policy choices have weakened the grid, making it more vulnerable to disruptions. A potential power shortage could hit by 2030 if more problems mount. ...
Vance tells Harris to ‘go to hell’ over botched Afghanistan withdrawal
Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) called for Vice President Kamala Harris to “go to hell” in the aftermath of the botched U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan three years ago. The Ohio senator and running mate to former President Donald Trump was asked by a CBS News journalist about the reported dispute between Trump campaign staff and an […]
What can Ohio Labor Day travelers expect this weekend?
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Labor Day, traditionally viewed as the last weekend of summer, is almost upon us, and millions of Americans – including a fair share from the Miami Valley – are set to head out of town. What can you expect? If you’re heading out, you may encounter busier-than-normal roads: AAA is projecting […]
Ohio 3rd out of 50 states for unsolved violent crimes in 2022, report says
TOLEDO, Ohio — 70% of violent crimes in Toledo went unsolved in 2022, according to a recent report from a non-profit crime reporting organization. It's among statistics that rank Ohio third out of all 50 states for unsolved violent crimes. The Council of State Governments Justice Center, which recently...
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