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Ohio infectious disease expert breaks down hantavirus
2+ hour, 19+ min ago (187+ words) OHIO " Health authorities across the globe are rushing to trace and contain an outbreak of hantavirus. The World Health Organization said it has confirmed five infections among people connected to the cruise ship MV Hondius." So far, three people " a…...
Committee led by Comer investigates reports of missing scientists
2+ week, 23+ hour ago (227+ words) WASHINGTON "A committee led by Rep. James Comer, R-Tompkinsville, has begun an investigation into reports that nearly a dozen people with ties to U. S. nuclear secrets or rocket technology have died or disappeared in recent years. Comer, who leads the powerful…...
Dayton health dept. launches hub showing community health data
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (154+ words) DAYTON, Ohio " Residents of Montgomery County have a new way of looking at community health data. Public Health - Dayton & Montgomery County relaunched a newly redesigned'Community Health Assessment'on Wednesday, which serves as a public online resource for local health data.' The…...
Friends, family, former classmates react to kidnapped Wisconsin journalist
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (366+ words) MOUNT HOREB, Wis. " Those who know Shelly Kittleson in the Mount Horeb and Darlington are in shock as news of the 49-year-old'journalist's'kidnapping spreads. Jeff Boatman said growing up in a small town like Darlington, you get to know everyone. Boatman…...
Akron City Council requests more look back time on APD body-worn cameras
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (432+ words) AKRON, Ohio "Akronwas one of the first police departments in Ohio to equip its officers with body-worn cameras. For the cameras to be used successfully, the officer must turn it on in the heat of the moment. There is a…...
Ohio State suspends fraternity after student hospitalized
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (113+ words) COLUMBUS, Ohio " An Ohio State fraternity has been placed on interim suspension, a university spokesperson confirmed to Spectrum News 1, after a student was hospitalized following a fraternity event Wednesday. According to the university, the school is in contact with the…...
Ohio bill would prohibit artificial depictions of minors in obscene material
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (245+ words) OHIO " The rapid rise and sudden ubiquity of artificial intelligence has led to technological advancements on the one hand and plenty of ethical concerns on the other. Those concerns range from the'vast data centers'used to power the technology, potential job…...
Kentucky bill aims to change grandparent visitation rules
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (281+ words) FRANKFORT, Ky. " Kentucky grandparents currently do not have an automatic right to visitation with their grandchildren. Under current law, they may petition the court and must present clear and convincing evidence that visitation is in the child's best interest. Supporters…...
Ford worker died at Sharonville facility by press machine, police say
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (129+ words) SHARONVILLE, Ohio " The Sharonville Police Department confirmed that a worker at the Ford Motor Company plant died on Monday after being pinned by a press machine. Police said that around 9: 45 a. m. Monday, Sharonville officers responded to the plant with fire and…...
FBI releases first surveillance images of masked person on Nancy Guthrie's porch
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (940+ words) TUCSON, Ariz. " Authorities investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie released the first surveillance images Tuesday showing a masked person with what appeared to be a handgun holster on her porch the night she went missing more than a week ago....