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Cincinnati officials are negotiating the next fiscal year budget, and the process for funding outside organizations has changed for the first time in decades. While some nonprofits are frustrated, feedback overall has been positive.
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State health officials recommend limiting outdoor activity and closing windows, especially if you have any preexisting medical conditions.
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The Indiana State Board of Education approved new academic standards on Wednesday that significantly trim what teachers are required to teach their K-12 students.
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In this garden, a love for music grows alongside the flowers and plants.
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Thirty-one children age 17 or younger have been shot so far this year, more than triple the number this time last year.
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Applications for new utility scale solar projects have slowed in Ohio, partially due to a relatively new law called Senate Bill 52.
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A sold-out celebration of Springer's life at Memorial Hall will include folk singer Noel Paul Stookey from Peter, Paul and Mary.
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Intel's $20 billion investment is the biggest in Ohio history. Construction is expected to be finished by the end of 2025, with an average wage of $135,000.
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In his plea deal, Pastor admitted to accepting $15,000 in exchange for votes as a member of Council.
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