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Ohio has passed transgender bathroom laws in schools. Are businesses next?
LIMA — A transgender bathroom ban was first introduced by North Carolina in 2016. The law, HB2, proposed people use bathrooms aligned with their gender from birth and not what they identify with. It was officially repealed in 2020 after a partial repeal in 2017 and statewide boycotting and frustrations among the community. Eight years later, states are forming similar versions of HB2 and are making it further, being signed into legislation. As it stands, 20% of the states have an active bathroom law. The law states that transgender people must use the bathroom according to their gender from birth and not what they identify as, emphasizing schools, locker rooms, and government-owned buildings.
Federal court sentences Ohio man for poisoning thousands of fish in Scioto River
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife was part of an investigation that resulted in Mark Shepherd, 73, of Kenton, being sentenced in federal court Tuesday for violating the Clean Water Act by dumping pollutants and hazardous substances into waterways, killing thousands of fish in the Scioto River.
Vance makes unlikely debate dare; attacks on Harris deemed ‘silly false claims’: JD Vance in the news
WASHINGTON – Today is the day that Ohio Sen. JD Vance quipped he would be ready to take the stage against the Democrats’ presumptive presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris. Vance has been making headlines for his latest attempt to stoke controversy on the campaign trail, challenging Harris...
Southern Ohio Conference (SOC) II Preview
There are well-rounded teams and then there’s the Wheelersburg Pirates. The reigning SOC champs are looking to continue their dominance this season after graduating six All-Ohio players. Despite losing some players, quarterback Braylon Rucker remains behind an experienced offensive line. Head coach Rob Woodward won a state championship with Wheelersburg in 2017 and is trying to prepare his players for a return to the big stage.
Nearly one month since the Safer Kentucky Act became law
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Thursday marks one month of the Safer Kentucky Act or House Bill 5 being in effect. The law criminalizes street camping or setting up shelter in a public place. The law is part of a sweeping tough-on-crime bill that also includes increased penalties and fines for...
Lancaster BrewFest showcases Ohio’s craft breweries at downtown street event
LANCASTER – Lancaster BrewFest is returning with a lineup of over 30 breweries, cideries, distilleries, and wineries across Ohio. BrewFest will be from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, with VIP access starting at 3 p.m. and features a curated selection of craft beer, cider, spirits, and wines as well as food trucks, trivia, live music and Hocking Hills Sykyl Pub offering free pedal wagon rides to patrons. ...
KCHA finds rescued pig a forever home
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – The Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association gets all kinds of animals from different situations, and this week, a new, unique pet came into their care! The KCHA is currently housing a rescued pig. KCHA officials say the pig, whom they’ve named Peppa the Pig, was abandoned at a home on Lens Creek […]
Police find meth, fentanyl in drug bust
WHITESBURG, Ky. (WYMT) - A Letcher County man is facing multiple charges after a drug bust. Police were searching for wanted fugitives when they said they found drugs in a barn. “Once we went in the barn/building we’re calling it, searched that area, we found what we believe a crystal-like...
Two charged after missing child report reveals 'deplorable' living conditions in Ona
CABELL COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — Two Cabell County residents have been charged with child neglect after the report of a missing autistic child revealed “deplorable” living conditions in a camper housing four children, court records said. Courtney Markin, 23, and Cory Markin, 31, of Ona, have been...
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