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Enabling more access to mental health care resources
5+ hour, 6+ min ago (135+ words) Spectrum News Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More Enabling more access to mental health care resources In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, we take a closer look at…...
Your latest forecast
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In Focus: State Sen. Johnson evaluates Milwaukee's climbing homicide numbers
6+ hour, 6+ min ago (183+ words) This week on "In Focus," State Sen. La Tonya Johnson, D-Milwaukee, discussed Milwaukee's climbing homicide numbers from 2024 through 2025 and what's behind them. She discussed what needs to happen in Madison and at the local level in Milwaukee to reduce the…...
In Focus: State Sen. Johnson reflects on political journey
5+ hour, 51+ min ago (70+ words) Spectrum News This week on "In Focus," State Sen. La Tonya Johnson, D-Milwaukee, discussed her initial foray into politics, after being a union leader and running an in-home childcare facility. She also discussed how her childhood in the 6th Senate district…...
Study: Federal and state policies could worsen income inequality in Ohio
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (540+ words) WASHINGTON, D. C. "A recent study predicts federal and state policies will worsen income inequality in Ohio. The study, conducted by Columbus-based research firm Scioto Analysis, determined that Ohio's Gini coefficient is 46. 6. The study found that the top 10% of Ohio earners bring…...
Initiative changes how Ohioans can make payments to state agencies
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (176+ words) COLUMBUS, Ohio " The Ohio Treasurer announced in a press release Thursday the Buckeye Billfold initiative, which will allow Ohio residents to make payments to state agencies via a digital wallet, including with cryptocurrency. "Modernizing the Treasurer's office and bringing our…...
Study: Government policies could worsen inequality in OH
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (540+ words) WASHINGTON, D. C. "A recent study predicts federal and state policies will worsen income inequality in Ohio. The study, conducted by Columbus-based research firm Scioto Analysis, determined that Ohio's Gini coefficient is 46. 6. The study found that the top 10% of Ohio earners bring…...
Akron's Civic Assembly presents nine recommendations to help housing issues
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (436+ words) AKRON "After more than two months of discussions, meetings and assemblies, Akron's first-ever Civic Assembly is over. On Thursday, delegates from the assembly presented Akron Mayor Shammas Malik the people's plan with nine recommendations to help the housing issue in…...
Second chances on stage: Youth Build Louisville graduates 26 students
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (424+ words) LOUISVILLE, Ky. "A group of students who faced significant challenges that kept them from finishing high school graduated on Thursday at Bates Memorial Baptist Church. With the familiar pomp and circumstance of graduation ceremonies, Adrian Hatcher crossed the stage alongside…...
Evening Briefing: May 21, 2026
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (645+ words) After a few days of mostly off-shore winds, sunshine and above-average temperatures, we return to the status quo for May with seasonal temperatures and morning low clouds with afternoon sun. This pattern will hold through the Memorial Day holiday weekend....