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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 […]
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...
Ohio Cross Country Season Preview
ATHENS, Ohio – The Ohio men's and women's cross country teams are lacing up their shoes for their first meet of the season on Friday. Ohio kicks off its season at the Tommy Evans Invitational hosted by Akron at Silver Creek Metro Park in Norton, Ohio, on August 30. Last season, the women finished second and the men finished seventh at the meet. It'll be a race to excite.
John Hauser ready to lead Ohio’s new look defense in 2024
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Ohio football has experienced two consecutive seasons of dominance on the defensive side of the ball. The Bobcats defensive group has recorded back-to-back years of having the second-best scoring defense in the Mid-American Conference. Furthermore, Ohio allowed the fourth fewest yards per game across all of college football in 2023.
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...
Beck-Aden, Jackson co-medal as Athens stays unbeaten in golf
BEVERLY - Playing at Lakeside Golf Course in Beverly on August 19, the Athens' girls golf team remained undefeated after a match hosted by Waterford. The Bulldogs outshot second place Vinton County by seven strokes to secure the victory. Two Athens County student-athletes who consistently find themselves atop the leaderboard on the course, Athens' Ellie Beck-Aden and Federal Hocking's Addison Jackson shined once again. The two juniors co-medaled the event by each shooting a 35. ...
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