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The latest on the Key Bridge collapse, New York puts forth legislation to get clean energy projects on the grid and Wisconsin and other states join a federal summer food program to help feed kids across the country.

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Republicans float conspiracy theories on the collapse of Baltimore's Key Bridge, South Carolina's congressional elections will use a map ruled unconstitutional, and the Senate schedules an impeachment trial for Homeland Secretary Mayorkas.

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Historic wildfires could create housing and health issues for rural Texans, a Kentucky program helps prison parolees start a new life, and descendants of Nicodemus, Kansas celebrate the Black settlers who journeyed across the 1870s plains seeking self-governance.

OH: Arts & Culture

The Ohio Motion Picture Tax Credit refunds 30% of what productions spend to film in the state, up to $40 million annually. (Adobe Stock)
Ohio Film Industry Leaders Call for More Investment

By Andrew Kuder / Broadcast version by Mary Schuermann Reporting for the Kent State-Ohio News Connection Collaboration According to data from the Ohi…

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Cincinnati Public Art Boosts Community Ties, Quality of Life

By Marianne Dhenin for Yes! Media. Broadcast version by Emily Scott for Ohio News Service, reporting for the YES! Media-Public News Service …

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A new Gallup survey shows more than 60% of Americans say they know
Juneteenth Declared National Holiday, Amidst Progress, Upheaval

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Juneteenth National Independence Day is now an official holiday, after President Joe Biden signed a bill Thursday, approved by both …

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For some families, a silver lining of the pandemic is the popularity of the silver screen at Ohio's 24 drive-in movie theaters. (Adobe Stock)
More Ohioans Enjoy a Night at the Drive-In

By Maria McGinns/ Broadcast version by Mary Schuermann Kuhlman Reporting for the Kent State-Ohio News Connection Collaboration COLUMBUS, Ohio - …

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The National Veterans Memorial and Museum in Columbus is the only museum in the U.S. honoring veterans from all service branches and eras of conflict. (Antony-22/Creative Commons)
Ohio Pearl Harbor Day Event Honors All Who’ve Sacrificed

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Saturday marks the 78th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, and in Ohio, hundreds of people are expected at a special …

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According to Nielsen, 16.4 million U.S. households had over-the-air digital antennas in 2018, compared to 12 million in 2014. (pabkov/AdobeStock)
Ohio TV Stations 'Changing Their Tunes'

COLUMBUS, Ohio – About a dozen Ohio television stations are changing their tunes today, so to speak. The Federal Communications Commission is …

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Superhero Movie Inspiring Ohioans to “Be a Hero for Kids”

COLUMBUS, Ohio – A popular box-office movie about an unlikely superhero is opening the curtain on the plight of children in need of foster care…

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Experts say kindness stimulates
Sharing the Love Beyond Valentine's Day

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Although Valentine's Day has passed, Ohioans are being encouraged to continue sharing the love. Random Acts of Kindness Day …

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Experts say parents, teachers and other adults can be reading role models for kids. (Louis Palanker/Flickr)
Read Across America Day: Beyond "Green Eggs and Ham"

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Read Across America Day is held annually on March 2nd to coincide with the birthday of the author known around the world as Dr…

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Immigrant-owned businesses are helping revive some Ohio neighborhoods. (Kailey Sherrick)<br /><br />
Refugees Breathing New Life into Ohio Neighborhood

COLUMBUS, Ohio - At a time of controversy for refugees in the U.S., a story of acceptance in an Ohio community is coming to light. The narrative of …

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NORAD uses the latest satellite technology to monitor Santa's Christmas Eve voyage. (Susanne NIISon/Flickr)
Bi-National Santa Tracking Operation Marks 60 Years

COLUMBUS, Ohio – A bi-national effort to keep Santa Claus on course on his annual Christmas Eve flight continues today for its 60th year…

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PHOTO: The Ohio House has until year's end to pass Senate Bill 96, to require that world history be a high school graduation requirement. Photo credit: Kenn W. Kiser/morguefile.
Ohio High School World History Classes May Soon Be History

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The clock is ticking on efforts to save world history for Ohio high school students. Students need to learn world history to …

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