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Ohio struggles with high infant mortality rates

Ohio struggles with high infant mortality rates

Ohio faces a crisis with high infant mortality rates. Learn about the causes and resources available for families.
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GLP-1 drug costs are soaring. How are central Ohio governments coping?

GLP-1 drug costs are soaring. How are central Ohio governments coping?

Local municipalities and school districts are grappling with pressures of rising costs associated with increased use of weight loss drugs.
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Factbox-The nine midterm races that will decide control of the US Senate

Factbox-The nine midterm races that will decide control of the US Senate

By Andy Sullivan WASHINGTON, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Democrats need to pick up four seats from Republicans to win control of the 100-seat Senate in the midterm elections on November 3. While voters will pick candidates in 35 states, independent analysts only see nine of those races as competitive.
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Woman Arrested in Dayton Stabbing Incident, Man Hospitalized with Chest Wounds

Woman Arrested in Dayton Stabbing Incident, Man Hospitalized with Chest Wounds

A woman has been taken into custody following an early morning stabbing in Dayton, Ohio. Police responded to the 3900 block of Cornell Woods Drive around 5:30 a.m. after receiving reports of a stabbing. Upon arrival, officers found a man with cuts to his chest and a woman who was reportedly still threatening him. The injured man was transported to a local hospital where he received stitches for his wounds. The woman, identified as Aurian Martin, was subsequently arrested at the scene at approximately 6:00 a.m. She has been booked on felony charges of felonious assault and domestic violence/injury. Authorities are continuing to investigate the incident.
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Groundbreaking Admissions Policies Helped Define Oberlin’s Legacy

Groundbreaking Admissions Policies Helped Define Oberlin’s Legacy

Oberlin College, established in 1833 in Ohio, has been intrinsically linked with progressive causes and social activism since its founding. From it...
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'Not the reality.' Buttigieg talks expansion of Cincinnati streetcar

'Not the reality.' Buttigieg talks expansion of Cincinnati streetcar

Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval hosted Pete Buttigieg for a public town hall and talked about transportation, housing and health care.
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Car Fire Disrupts Traffic on Big Mac Bridge in Cincinnati

Car Fire Disrupts Traffic on Big Mac Bridge in Cincinnati

A car fire occurred on the Big Mac Bridge in Cincinnati on Saturday, just before 2 p.m. The incident took place in the northbound lanes of Interstate 471, near the Ohio Riverbanks on the Ohio side. The Ohio Department of Transportation reported that the two rightmost lanes of the bridge were blocked as police responded to the scene. A WLWT crew captured video of the car after the fire was extinguished and it was being towed away, showing extensive burn damage to its exterior. The cause of the fire and whether anyone was injured remain unknown. WLWT is actively investigating the incident to gather more details.
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Data centers are bringing Americans together

Data centers are bringing Americans together

And politicians can’t run away fast enough.
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Father Arrested After Fatal Shooting of Daughter in East Cleveland

Father Arrested After Fatal Shooting of Daughter in East Cleveland

A father has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of his 22-year-old daughter in East Cleveland, Ohio. The incident occurred early Sunday morning, with deputies responding to a report of a woman shot in the 1200 block of 134th Street. Preliminary information indicates that the suspect, the father, contacted the East Cleveland Police Department to report that he had shot his daughter. Upon arrival, law enforcement found the 22-year-old woman in a bedroom with a gunshot wound, and she was pronounced deceased at the scene. The father was not present at the home when officers arrived but was later located in a vehicle on the west side of Cleveland. Deputies conducted a traffic stop and arrested him without incident. The Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the death, and the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s Office is working to determine the final cause of death. No additional information has been released at this time, as the investigation is ongoing.
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Ohio GOP lawmaker wants to ban most Flock camera surveillance

Ohio GOP lawmaker wants to ban most Flock camera surveillance

As local leaders pause Flock camera programs over concerns about mass surveillance, a Republican lawmaker wants to ban most of them.
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What shocked me the most after Haitian student's death | Opinion

What shocked me the most after Haitian student's death | Opinion

Pierre Damas Bel's death tells the world that the American dream is at worst a myth and at best meant only for those with the right skin color.
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Severe Weather Causes Tree and Power Line Damage Across Multiple States

Severe Weather Causes Tree and Power Line Damage Across Multiple States

Severe weather conditions, including strong winds and hail, have caused significant damage across several states on September 4, 2026. Reports indicate downed trees and power lines in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Minnesota. Wind gusts reached up to 59 mph (95 km/h) in Elton, PA, and 57 mph (92 km/h) in Maynard, OH. Additionally, hail measuring up to 1.25 inches (3.18 cm) in diameter was reported in Parkers Prairie, MN. The storm system has led to blocked roads and power outages in affected areas. Observations were recorded between 6:40 PM and 8:53 PM local time. The National Weather Service and local authorities are monitoring the situation closely. Source time: not specified.