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Maria Gomez-Perez found: Case highlights parent’s need for online vigilance
ATLANTA - The disappearance of 12-year-old Maria Gomez-Perez and her safe recovery nearly 60 days later, highlights a problem every family faces. Cyber safety experts say all children with online access are vulnerable to getting messaged by strange adults who may want to do them harm. At a press conference...
'Every little bit helps': Northeast Ohio shoppers ready for state's expanded sales tax holiday
CLEVELAND — Ohio's newly extended sales tax holiday is only four days away and both businesses and shoppers across the northeastern part of the state are ready to go. Earlier this year, Gov. Mike DeWine announced that this year's sales tax holiday will be expanded from three to 10 days, starting at midnight on Tuesday, July 30 and extend through 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 8.
Caught: 'Creep' J.D. Vance Under Fire for Previously Searching 'Woman Dolphin' on Social Media
Republican Senator and former President Donald Trump's hand-picked running mate, J.D. Vance, was ridiculed online for a head-turning social media post that showed he was searching X for content surrounding "women" and "dolphin."In an awkward attempt to connect with his online audience, Vance shared a clip of a woman "being violated" by a dolphin and "enjoying it." In his post, he wrote, "Maybe the internet was a mistake."Many online sleuths were quick to point out that the words "woman" and "dolphin" were highlighted in the screenshot used in the post Vance shared, suggesting that the Republican senator searched for those...
Proposed Ohio Law could impact Paycor Stadium
The Cincinnati Bengals invested over $39 million into Paycor Stadium this offseason after announcing that they plan to do over $100 million in upgrades in the coming years. This year, that included a redone locker room for players, improvements to training facilities and new FieldTurf CORE system for the stadium.
Ready. Set. Shop. Ohio's sales tax holiday begins Tuesday and ends Aug. 8
Ohio's sales tax holiday isn't just for kids anymore. Unlike previous years when shoppers could only shop for things like pencils and paper or clothes valued at less than $100, state lawmakers have expanded the sales tax break that could range from anywhere from 5.75% to as much as nearly 8% depending on...
'It Was a Sarcastic Comment': J.D. Vance Defends Himself After His 'Childless Cat Ladies' Remark Went Viral
Former President Donald Trump's new running mate, J.D. Vance, addressed his viral controversial comments about the Democratic Party being run by "childless cat ladies" and doubled down on his past remarks.Vance told Megyn Kelly, host of "The Megyn Kelly Show" podcast, “Obviously, it was a sarcastic comment. I’ve got nothing against cats" before he blamed the media for "focusing so much on the sarcasm and not on the substance of what I actually said.”In an interview on the popular conservative show, the Ohio senator said, "I know the media wants to attack me and wants me to back down with...
Millions of tax dollars invested in the state fair
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — State funding for the Ohio State Fair has seen more than a 5,000% increase over the past several years. It is all part of a new project called Expo 2050, much of it funded by taxpayer dollars, to transform the fairgrounds. “A lot of things that we’re spending money on, you’re […]
Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania Brace for Weekend Heat
Pittsburgh, PA – Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania are set to experience a significant rise in temperatures this weekend, with highs reaching up to 90 degrees. Residents can expect clear skies and sunny conditions, making it a perfect time for outdoor activities, albeit with some caution due to the heat.
Ohio ranks in Top 5 states for protecting religious liberties, study finds
Faith and religious freedom, and the right to exercise them, remains a deeply-rooted way of life for many Americans. The First Amendment backs up that right. But how significant are religious protections in Ohio? ...
Kamala Harris could jump-start Democratic turnout in Ohio’s largest cities. Why is she still expected to lose the Buckeye State?
COLUMBUS, Ohio—Barack Obama, the nation’s first Black president, won Ohio in both 2008 and 2012 with the help of minority and younger voters in the state’s largest cities. This year, Vice President Kamala Harris is aiming to become the nation’s second Black president -- and the first...
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