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Who Do First Responders Call For Help?

Blood has a distinct, coppery scent. If that's what Brandon Dreiman smelled when he stepped off the fire truck, he knew his job wasn’t going to be easy.

Ohio's Medical Marijuana Program Issues More Provisional Licenses To Processors And Testers

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Ohio's Unemployment Rate Is Up But So Are The Number Of New Jobs

By Jo Ingles • Aug 17, 2018

Ohio’s jobless rate was up a little bit last month. But there’s some good news in the report too.

Jeffrey Osborne To Headline Black Family Reunion

By Ann Thompson • Aug 17, 2018

The Black Family Reunion, a concept started nationally decades ago to celebrate the strengths and values of African-American families, lives on in Cincinnati - its only location now. During a news conference Tuesday, CEO Tracey Artis announced the theme for the August 17-19 event as "A People of Purpose."

Paul: Brennan a 'National Security Risk,' Wants Security Clearances Revoked for Others

By Lisa Autry • Aug 17, 2018

U.S. Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky says President Trump should continue revoking the security clearance of former government officials.

Paul is applauding the President's decision to revoke the security clearance of John Brennan. The former CIA director has been critical of the president for meeting with Vladimir Putin and maintaining a dialogue with the Russian leader. Trump and Paul maintain that diplomacy with Russia is necessary.

Historic Verdin Clock Ready To Return To Union Terminal

By Tana Weingartner • Aug 17, 2018

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The widely recognizable clock gracing the Union Terminal facade will soon return to its lofty perch. The more than 80-year-old timepiece got a sprucing up as part of the Cincinnati Museum Center restoration.

Civil Rights Office Opens Investigation Into Ohio State Over Richard Strauss

By Steve Brown • Aug 17, 2018

Ohio State University officials say the federal office that oversees enforcement of Title IX has opened an investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against a now-dead former Ohio State doctor.

A statement from a university spokesperson says the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has opened an investigation based on the allegations against Richard Strauss made by former Ohio State students.

ECOT Loses Another Court Battle

By Jo Ingles • Aug 17, 2018

What was the state’s largest online charter school has lost another round in court.

In Hearing, Kentucky Labor Cabinet Defends Privacy Of Accused Harassers

By Kate Howard • Aug 17, 2018

The Kentucky Labor Cabinet argued in Franklin Circuit Court Wednesday that protecting the identity of employees accused of — but not proven to have committed — sexual harassment is a “common sense” decision.

My Brief Career In The Notebook Business

By Howard Wilkinson • Aug 17, 2018

reporter's notebook — Jennifer Merritt / WVXU

Think about it - what's the one indispensable tool of your job? The one tool without which you would barely be able to perform your duties?

The Political Figures (And Fights) That Lit Up Ohio This Week

By Dan Hurley • Aug 17, 2018

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Vice President Mike Pence visits Cincinnati to tout President Trump and tax cuts. Ohio gubernatorial candidates Mike DeWine and Richard Cordray promote their economic and workforce development plans for the state. The friction between current Ohio Governor John Kasich and President Trump increases as Trump plans a visit to Columbus next week. The City of Cincinnati continues to be at odds with the people who populate homeless camps in the city. And an outbreak of hepatitis A prompts a call for all Northern Kentucky residents to get vaccinated for the disease.