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Drought monitor: Conditions slowly worsening across Ohio due to lack of rain
CINCINNATI — Drought conditions have slowly been worsening around parts of the WLWT viewing area this summer, and the weather, as of late, has everything to do with it. A lack of rain through the summer months and even into the month of August has exacerbated drought conditions to the point where they are considered severe to extreme for areas of Highland and Adams County, Ohio. The I-275 loop and Greater Cincinnati stand in abnormally dry conditions. The drought doesn't stop in the eastern counties of our viewing area. Areas of both moderate to extreme drought continue into much of eastern and southeast Ohio, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Amendment 2 would send tax dollars to church schools
Many Kentucky churches are losing members and money, but they’re hoping taxpayers will vote to bail them out of their financial problems. Church lobbyists pushed Amendment 2 onto the November ballot, and if their scheme passes, hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars will flow into questionable religious schools operated in church basements across the commonwealth. […]
Ohio’s eviction rates surged last year — and they’re not slowing down
During the pandemic, emergency rental assistance helped slash the number of evictions in the state. With those funds running out, many Ohio counties’ eviction rates are on the rise again. The number of eviction filings in Franklin, Hamilton and Montgomery counties surpassed pre-pandemic levels last year and they’ve continued...
Farmers' Almanac predicts cold, wet winter ahead for Ohio
The U.S. is in for a wet and cold winter due partially to La Niña, according to the Farmers' Almanac's extended winter forecast. For centuries, the Farmers' Almanac has been predicting weather for the United States. While the communication medium has shifted from printed booklets delivered by horse, train or foot to digital information delivered...
Courtney Hineman: “What defines Inclusion”
Loveland, Ohio – In my debut broadcast of “Courtney Explains it All” I talked about what inclusion means for. those with a developmental disability and what we can all do together to make life more manageable and equitable. This excerpt from my original full length vlog is...
Southern Ohio ESC announces leadership updates for the 2024-25 school year
WILMINGTON, OHIO – The Southern Ohio Educational Service Center (SOESC) is pleased to announce key leadership changes for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year, continuing its commitment to excellence in education and service to the community, according to a news release. Rachel Meyer will continue her invaluable service as treasurer...
Miami Baseball Head Coach Brian Smiley agrees to extension through the 2030 season
The Miami University RedHawks baseball team is keeping its manager around for the foreseeable future. Head coach Brian Smiley agreed to a three-year contract extension with the program on Monday, Aug. 26, announced Miami Athletic Director David Sayler. After a 2023 season that saw the RedHawks go 21-35 and release...
WLWT's Courtis Fuller signs off from anchor desk: 'Have a good night and a better day tomorrow'
CINCINNATI — From all the on-air fun, to the most historic moments in our city's history, big community gatherings and five Emmy wins, WLWT News 5 Anchor Courtis Fuller has been a constant on Cincinnati's airwaves and here at WLWT, for almost four decades. WLWT announced that Fuller will...
UD students on alert after two assaults over the weekend
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Several University of Dayton students were assaulted this past weekend during two violent incidents just blocks apart. The first incident happened just before 1 a.m. on Saturday when a UD Police Officer on patrol noticed a man walking in the south student neighborhood near Kiefaber Street. The officer saw at least […]
West Nile Virus detected in mosquito caught in Vandalia
VANDALIA, Ohio (WKEF) -- A mosquito control program run by Public Health Dayton and Montgomery County discovered a mosquito in a trap set in the City of Vandalia had tested positive for the West Nile Virus. It is not uncommon for a mosquito to test positive for West Nile Virus,...
Photos: Cedar Rapids Kernels Break Dayton Dragons' Winning Streak
The Cedar Rapids Kernels broke the Dayton Dragons' winning streak during their game on Saturday, Aug. 24, ending with a score of 7-4. Despite this setback, the Dayton Dragons earned a win against the Cedar Rapids team during their game on Sunday, further cementing their lead in the playoff race with five-and-a-half games over West Michigan.
Blood donations urged as severe weather strains already low supply
Blood centers across the country and here in Ohio continue to highlight an emergency need for blood donations. Solvita, the Dayton-area blood donation center, said Monday that it is preparing to enter the challenging Labor Day holiday period with critically short supply of multiple blood types. Blood collection this summer has often fallen below the 350 donors per day needed to supply area hospitals while coinciding with sudden spikes in hospital emergency blood usage, according to Solvita.
Heat warning issued for region through Wednesday
LIMA — The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat watch for Tuesday throughout much of Northwest Ohio. The agency in its latest report says a hot and humid air mass will settle into the region — which includes Allen, Van Wert, Putnam, Paulding, Defiance, Henry and Williams counties in Ohio and all of northern Indiana — starting Monday and continuing until Wednesday.
Central Ohio under Air Quality Alert for Monday
Central Ohio Weather and Radar Franklin County and other central Ohio counties will go under a heat advisory beginning at noon Tuesday until Wednesday evening. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The central Ohio heat wave that is expected to linger much of the week has led to an air quality alert being issued. The Mid-Ohio Regional […]
Scouting out fall armyworms; too early to declare outbreak, but high populations found
Although this suggestion may bring back some bad memories of the 2021 fall armyworm outbreak, it is time to scout for fall armyworm. Ohio State University Extension has implemented a statewide insect trapping and monitoring program to provide a more accurate estimation of the timing of fall armyworm arrival as well as their population density. Recent trap reports have shown that there are some areas with moderate to high moth populations and activity, both locally and statewide. ...
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