Regional Features: Archive by Date

June 2007

Public Opinion Sought on Sales Tax Increase
Posted Wednesday, June 20
Cuyahoga County commissioners voted yesterday to hear public opinion on whether to finance a new convention center and medical mart with a sales tax. ideastream's economics reporter Tasha Flournoy has more on the commissioners decision.

Teachers Union Debating Merit Pay for Students
Posted Wednesday, June 20
Merit pay for teachers has been a hot issue in recent years, but what about paying students to do well? The Cleveland Teachers Union is toying with the idea. ideastream education reporter Dan Bobkoff has the story.

Euclid Avenue Construction Update
Posted Wednesday, June 20
If your commute takes you from the east side of Cleveland to downtown, chances are Euclid is no longer part of your route. It's been pretty much non-navigable since construction began on a new RTA bus line. ideastream's Rick Jackson has been looking into the progress of the project now three years on. And we didn't have to take five steps outside the studio to get a glimpse at what's going on.

Statehouse News Bureau: Athens Murderer Eligible for Parole
Posted Tuesday, June 19
An Athens County murderer who has spent 30 years in prison is eligible to be released on parole. But the two daughters of the wife he murdered are calling on the Ohio Parole Board to block the move. Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen files this report.

Case Receives Grant for Lithium Study
Posted Tuesday, June 19
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development has given Case Western Reserve University more than $17 million to study how the generic drug lithium can be used in children with Bipolar Disorder. ideastream's Health Reporter, Lisa Ann Pinkerton has more.

Suburbs Struggle With Mortgage Fraud
Posted Monday, June 18
Defendants in a large mortgage fraud case in Cleveland could be headed to court this summer.

Ohio Public Radio: Stolen Disk Puts Identities at Risk
Posted Monday, June 18
A computer storage device stolen from a state intern's car put the identities of all 64,000 state employees at risk. But as it turns out the device contained much more sensitive information than first thought. Ohio Public Radio's Karen Kasler reports.

Energy Legislation To Have Big Impact in Ohio
Posted Friday, June 15
The U.S. Senate is debating an expansive energy bill. Whether it passes - or fails - the legislation will have a big impact in Ohio. Coal to liquid technology, gas prices, and greenhouse emissions are all facing scrutiny. Matt Laslo reports from Washington.

Solar Panels Installed at Jacobs Field
Posted Friday, June 15
Baseball fans often hope for the sun to shine on game days, but soon the sun will have another use at Jacobs Field. ideastream's Dan Bobkoff explains.

Spurs Sweep Cavaliers in NBA Finals
Posted Friday, June 15
Cleveland's finest season ended last night against the San Antonio Spurs but the Cavaliers didn't go down without a fight. They came within one point of tying the game. ideastream's Lisa Ann Pinkerton was there.

Through Deaf Eyes
Posted Thursday, June 14
The documentary Through Deaf Eyes looks at 200 years of deaf history in America. Producer and Director Larry Hott spoke to ideastream's Eric Wellman about the challenges of putting together the film and the skepticism he faced given that he himself isn't deaf. Larry Hott will be appearing at the Idea Center Sunday June 17th to show a portion of the film and answer questions from the audience. There will be sign language interpreters on hand.

Local Gangs Target of Federal Round Up
Posted Thursday, June 14
Two Cleveland gangs were the target of a federal round up yesterday. 38 people have been indicted on drug and weapons violations. ideastream's David C. Barnett has more.

NBA Finals International Flavor
Posted Thursday, June 14
The Cleveland Cavaliers are down three games to none in the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs. A Spurs win tonight at the Q could make it a clean sweep. It's been largely a one-sided contest and TV ratings are way down. But, the NBA's popularity is growing outside of the United States. ideastream's Tasha Flournoy has this report on the finals international flavor.

Builders Turning to Auctions to Move Property
Posted Thursday, June 14
The region's slow real estate market is inspiring some builders to turn to auctions to sell off properties that haven't been moving.

Statehouse News Bureau: Lawmakers and Insurance Companies At Odds Over Cancer Research
Posted Thursday, June 14
Cancer is the number one killer of Ohioans. Two state lawmakers say the research being done throughout the state can change that. But they say insurance companies may be standing in the way of patients who are needed for that research. Statehouse correspondent Karen Kasler reports.

New Elections Director Speaks
Posted Wednesday, June 13
Jane Platten is scheduled to be sworn in just minutes from now as Cuyahoga County's next elections director. Platten has been serving as interim director since Michael Vu stepped down in February. Her appointment comes after a rocky couple of years in which Cuyahoga County made national headlines for a series of election problems. Jane Platten spoke to ideastream's Eric Wellman from her office.

Simplifying Healthcare
Posted Wednesday, June 13
Across the nation physicians say they're increasingly frustrated with the complicated and not-so-transparent agreements they have with insurance companies. Earlier this year, Colorado passed a bill to simplify the dealings between doctors and insurers, and now Ohio could follow suit. Lawmakers in Columbus are considering bills that carry bipartisan support and backing from the Ohio State Medical Association. ideastream's Health Reporter Lisa Ann Pinkerton has the story.

Lakewood Grads Come With Guarantee
Posted Wednesday, June 13
If you're in the market for a high school graduate, Lakewood has a deal for you! Every graduating member of the class of '07 now comes with a two-year guarantee. ideastream education reporter Dan Bobkoff explains.

Cavaliers Lose First Home Finals Game
Posted Wednesday, June 13
Last night at the Q, the Cavaliers fought hard to maintain the few small leads they earned in their first home game of the NBA finals. But in the end a win was just out of their reach. ideastream's Lisa Ann Pinkerton reports.

Ohio Public Radio: Frankie Coleman Resigns
Posted Tuesday, June 12
The wife of Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman has submitted her resignation to the Ohio Department of Development and checked into an alcohol rehab center. Frankie Coleman is leaving amid an investigation into her work hours. Ohio Public Radio's Jo Ingles reports.

 <  1 2 3 4 >