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Showers and storms possible this morning.
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - A complex of thunderstorms will be moving across southern Ohio and into West Virginia this morning. Thunderstorms will be more likely around Jackson County and towards the south for the morning commute, but rain chances will still be around towards the north. Our potential for showers and storms today will wane through the morning, but a few showers will still be possible around noon. When we enter the afternoon and evening, we will be looking at drier weather with a decrease in cloud cover. Expect the evening commute to be overall quiet across the Mid-Ohio Valley. However, it is still going to be quite humid.
Lawmaker takes action after Ohio Supreme Court rules ‘boneless’ chicken wings can have bones
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that a man who ordered boneless wings should have expected bones to be in them, denying him a jury trial after he suffered major injuries, including several surgeries and two medically induced comas. A state legislator is so outraged by the decision that he plans to propose a bill to […]
Overview: JD Vance and rail safety
Before Donald Trump chose Ohio’s JD Vance as his candidate for vice president, the U.S. Marine Corps veteran, lawyer, and author of “Hillbilly Elegy” gained the national spotlight as one of the authors of the Railway Safety Act of 2023. The bipartisan legislation — sponsored by six U.S. senators, three Republicans and three Democrats — came in the aftermath of the Feb. 3, 2023, Norfolk Southern derailment and chemical release in East Palestine, Ohio.
Harris sees opening in Vance pick as she considers her own choice for vice president
Kamala Harris’ plan as a running mate was to brush past JD Vance as nothing but a rubber stamp for Donald Trump. But now that she’s the presumptive Democratic nominee, her campaign is seizing on the Ohio senator as a major liability, looking to her own vice presidential selection process and the contenders’ public auditions to drive home the point.
Highland County Democratic Party picnic Aug. 4 at VFW Post 9094
Highland County Democrats have a lot on the menu for this year’s indoor picnic at the VFW Hall, Sunday, Aug. 4. In addition to opening remarks from congressional candidate Samantha Meadows, and a presentation from featured speaker Justice Melody Stewart, the group will hear from Hillsboro’s Yvette Clark, candidate for state representative, and staffer Jamie Castle for Sherrod Brown.
'He's trying to become the Vice President': Political experts analyze Gov. Beshear's address to Iowans
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Former Kentucky Congressman John Yarmuth, a Democrat, tells WHAS11 he'd expect Vice President Kamala Harris to announce her running mate by the end of this week. It comes as Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, fresh off trips to Iowa and Georgia, remains on a shortlist of potential...
Hillsboro Finance Committee denies hotel developers' request for TIF agreement extension
In a split decision, members of the Hillsboro Finance Committee voted Monday, July 29 to deny a request from developers of the long-planned Marriott Hotel to extend the length and amount of their tax increment financing (TIF) agreement. Leo Capital, the developers of the project, had contacted the city in...
National Chicken Wing Day is Monday. Here are the deals you can get around Cincinnati
CINCINNATI (ENQUIRER) - Listen up, chicken wing lovers. National Chicken Wing Day is Monday, July 29, and Cincinnati restaurants are celebrating with specials, according to our media partners at the Cincinnati Enquirer. Here’s what you need to know. Applebee’s. The offer: Buy one order of boneless or bone-in...
Bengals stars severely disrespected in a pair of recent rankings
Perhaps the way the 2023 season ended for the Bengals caused some people to forget just how good Cincinnati's star players are, because quarterback Joe Burrow and wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase were both severely disrespected in a pair of recent rankings. Burrow ranked behind Tagovailoa and Love?. First, let's look...
SSU acquires Spartan Stadium, Branch Rickey Park
PORTSMOUTH — Two weeks ago proved to be a historic day for both the City of Portsmouth and Shawnee State University — as after passing two previous readings unanimously, the Portsmouth City Council passed the third and final reading of legislation in unanimous fashion, which officially starts the ball on transferring the properties at Spartan Stadium, Branch Rickey Park and adjacent properties that ultimately amount to 23 acres altogether to SSU.
Jackie Boggs Kids Night at PRP
WEST PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth Raceway Park, on Saturday evening, hosted Jackie Boggs Kids Night — presented by 4B Motorsports and Jamie Stith’s Pro Paint “The Paint Ninjas”. Kenny Christy, Jacob Curnutte, Adam Jordan and Mark Hall recorded feature wins in their respective divisions. In The...
Pastor Eugene Ellington: A man of God who loved God’s People
Pastor Ellington was born in Birmingham, Alabama on October 26, 1952. He was the second eldest of four children, born to the late Deacon James and Levonia Ellington. He accepted Christ at an early age at Southern Baptist Church on Richmond and Cutter. Gene attended Cincinnati Public schools. During his school days, his passion was playing the saxophone.
Historical Society of Mount Pleasant hosting their annual tour this weekend
JEFFERSON COUNTY, OHIO (WTRF) – If you’re a major history buff or if you just love beautiful scenic farmland, this weekend there is a special event you won’t want to miss! The Historical Society of Mount Pleasant will host their annual tour of historic properties. It’s a step back in time as visitors will tour […]