• A Columbus Mother will spend 3 years in prison for driving under the influence and causing a crash that took the life of her 2 year old daughter. Jessica McKinley told the judge she wished every day that she could trade places with her daughter.
  
  
• If you are on Facebook, how concerned should you be that a security expert collected the names and profiles of over 171 million users? Well most experts agree that it is a good reminder that your public information is readily available on the internet, but the good news is that no private information was taken, and the file of information out there is already available to every Facebook user anyway.
  
  
• It was a banner year for freshman applications at Ohio State. The university says this was a record breaking year with a 25 percent increase in high school grads trying to get in. About 60 percent of the applications were accepted. Fall classes start September 22nd.
  
  
• The Cheesecake Factory wants you to enjoy National Cheesecake Day today so they are offering guests any slice of cheesecake at half price. They will also debut its newest flavor – Reese’s® Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake.
  
  
• Ellen Degeneres is leaving American Idol after one season.
  

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• Just hours before it was to take effect, a Federal Judge blocked a major portion of that Arizona Illegal Immigration Law. This would leave out the part where police officers could check a person’s immigration status during routing traffic stops if there was reasonable suspicion they are in the country illegally. Supporters say they will fight the ruling.
  
  
• It’s no surprise that airfares are up, but maybe you didn’t know by how much. The Government just released numbers for the first quarter of the year, where airfares had jumped 5 percent, not counting all the new fees and taxes. They have only gone up from there so the numbers are actually higher.
  
  
• Those Court-ordered GPS bracelets do their job. A man accused of breaking into a home in Fairfield County has been arrested after one of those bracelets tracked his movements to the home. Charlie Horn denied being a part of the burglary until the device was checked, and it showed where he had been.
  

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• Beaches along the Gulf Coast are much quieter these days thanks to the massive oil spill. But most of the beaches don’t have any oil or tar balls , vacationers just got scared off by the threat of dirty beaches and have stayed away, according to hotels in the area.
  
  
• Former OSU Defender and longtime Oakland Rader Jack Tatum passed away yesterday. The 3 time pro-bowler was 61 years old.
  
  
• If you are hiking and encounter a mama bear and her 2 yearlings, who better to have your back than Jack Hanna? Two groups of hikers startled by the bears in Montana’s Glacier National park were relieved to see the Director Emeritus of the Columbus Zoo and his wife round the corner. Hanna used pepper spray to fend off an aggressive bear after moving everyone to a safer spot.
  
  
• Parents or grandparents, did you get something in the mail this summer you haven’t seen in a while? Many summer camps have brought back the tradition of writing a letter home, while banning email. Perhaps they will bring back a lost art.
  
  
• 3 Pickerington girls who call themselves Children’s Hospital Helpers got some tough news this week; some of the money they have been raising all summer to give to the Hospital was stolen. Carlie Howard and Brynn and Maddy Schmidt were holding their final fundraiser of the summer, a bake sale on Monday, when their cash drawer was stolen. The girls plan to continue their efforts for the Hospital
  

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• BP has named American Robert Dudley, former Managing Director, as CEO of the British energy giant. Dudley replaces Tony Hayward, and becomes the first American to ever run the company. Dudley grew up near the oil spill and has been working to clean it up.
  
  
• Some of the new Census data coming in shows more Americans than ever saying they had to move because they were evicted or had to financially downgrade. That means record numbers of people have moved to smaller homes and apartments and are living with more people in that home.
  
  
• If you pay taxes to the City of Columbus you had a hand in paying for the new Main Street Bridge, which has just been completed. You also paid a little extra for it. The 20 million dollar project ended up costing 60 Million.
  
  
• Former OSU Football player Maurice Clarett is a student again. Clarett started classes yesterday after The University allowed him to reenter. Clarett will attend classes for the second half of OSU's summer quarter.
  

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• The U.S. Coast Guard suspended its search last night for a Dublin man who has been missing in the waters of Lake Erie since Saturday afternoon. 64 year old Gregory Shaw was about a mile off Port Clinton when he jumped into the water to untangle a line that got caught in his sailboat’s propeller. He had been sailing with 2 others.
  
  
• There is word that BP is removing their CEO Tony Hayward and that the likely choice to replace him is an American. If Managing Director Bob Dudley does get the job, he would be the first American to run the Company since it was founded. So far BP has denied reports of Hayward’s ouster.
  
  
• Meanwhile the cleanup effort is back in business after Tropical Storm Bonnie moved in at the end of last week, stalling the process.
  
  
• Who spends the most on travel every year? Not Ohioans. According to a poll by a travel website, residents in Arlington, Virginia, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. shell out the most, while those who make their home in Garland, Texas spend the least to leave.
  

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• For the first time in three months, there is no oil gushing from that busted well in the Gulf of Mexico. BP closed the valves yesterday and testing is underway. They still don’t know for sure the cap will hold.
  
  
• The first of three readings was held on an ordinance in Fayette County which would make it illegal to smoke in your car if there are children under the age of 18 inside. A group of High School Students introduced the ordinance which will come to a vote sometime in August.
  
  
• A new piece of equipment could help cut down on high speed chases. Columbus Police are looking at Mobile Spike, which allows an officer to deploy spikes from inside the car. A suspect's tire could be deflated in 10 to 30 seconds.
  
  
• If you’ve uttered the words “it’s hotter this year than I can remember” you would be right. 2010 is now in the books at the hottest year ever thanks to record temperatures set around the world in March, April, May and June.
  

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• If you cannot avoid walking along busy streets and freeways in Columbus, then use extreme caution. 2 pedestrians were involved in separate incidents late last night, and both were critically injured. If you need to walk, be sure you have reflective clothing or gear on.
  
  
• A Cincinnati area daycare worker is heading to jail after putting melatonin into candy so that the children would sleep better at nap time. 56 year old Pamela Hartley has been ordered by a judge to not work as a child care provider again.
  
  
• We are back to cautious optimism in The Gulf of Mexico. BP has begun testing the new cap they placed over that leaking oil well. The government had put the testing on hold till they felt confident this wouldn’t somehow make the situation worse.
  
  
• The way your family interacts can affect how your kids do, according to a study in today’s Child Development. Over 3 years they found children from emotionally warm families did better in school with less behavioral problems than those whose families were in cold or controlling relationships. The study also says that a child’s personality can go a long way in overcoming such issues.
  

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• The First Typhoon to hit the Philippines in over a year took 9 lives and left at least 10 people missing.
  
  
• Was that new Oil well cap too good to be true? BP says they need more time before they can even test to see if the cap will hold the gushing oil. No word on how long that might be.
  
  
• New York Yankee’s owner George Steinbrenner passed away yesterday. Steinbrenner was born near Cleveland, did post-grad work at Ohio State, and married an OSU graduate, and of course for many years The Clippers were a Yankee’s minor league affiliate.
  
  
• A new law in San Francisco will require retailers to post radiation emission data for all cell phones. Public health advocates say it’s a great move, while the wireless industry is unhappy.
  

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• Police now say it was frustration over a custody dispute that prompted a tragic day at a New Mexico Fiber optic plant yesterday. The man responsible was a former employee.
  
  
• It looks like BP finally has a bit of a success story in the Gulf. While they haven’t commented on it yet, a new larger and tighter fitting cap was placed on the gushing well last night. If it is working properly, the oil could stop flowing within a few days.
  
  
• Hotels along the Gulf Coast are looking for you. Many hotels are guaranteeing oil-free beaches, easing cancellation policies and offering sweet deals to bring back travelers scared-off by the oil spill. Many hotels are offering a full refund If you are unable to use the beach because of the oil.
  
  
• The CDC has a warning for those of you that enjoy salsa and guacamole; they could very easily be carrying food poisoning. The number of cases is on the rise thanks to tainted vegetables, improper storage temperatures and just the fact that restaurants prepare them in such large quantities.
  

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• BP is feeling optimistic, but not too optimistic, about their latest effort at capping that huge oil leak in the Gulf. They say it is their most effective effort so far, and could completely stop the leaking if all goes well.
  
  
• If you are waiting to book a flight yet this summer hoping to catch a last-minute bargain, you may be out of luck. Airlines say flights are pretty full, so most not only won’t offer a bargain but you might be paying a premium.
  
  
• 3 Separate studies released yesterday give some good clues for keeping your mind sharp as you age. A healthy diet of exercise, tea, and vitamin D seem to hold the key to keeping dementia at bay. All 3 items individually lower your risk for Alzheimer’s by about 40 percent.
  
  
• Colleges are feeling the economic crunch just like everyone else and are finding that outsourcing is one way of cutting costs. Outsourcing the operation of Bookstores, recreation centers, dining halls and even copying centers is helping some colleges stay open.
  
  
• Miley Cyrus has announced that this will be the final season of Hannah Montana.
  
  
• Spain wins the World Cup after a late goal against The Netherlands.
  

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• A Statewide Amber alert issued last night has been cancelled after a 7 year old boy was dropped off at a relative’s home in Troy last night. Zane Bedinger was taken from his home yesterday evening, but was found safe in Indiana. The suspect, who is related to Zane hasn’t been found.
  
  
• Some good news if you will be flying off on vacation this summer; steep fines recently put into place are keeping delays on the tarmac way down. With just 5 flights stranding passengers more than 3 hours, airlines logged their most efficient month since monitoring began in 2008.
  
  
• LeBron James said goodbye to Cleveland and hello to Miami announcing last night that he would be playing for the Miami Heat next season.
  
  
• And I don’t know how you stayed cool in those 94 degree temperatures yesterday, but our animal friends at the Columbus Zoo enjoyed ice blocks with treats frozen inside, fans and misting machines, and plenty of water to play in.
  

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• This should be the last truly oppressive hot day for a while. That Air Quality Alert continues, as well as the offer to seek cool shelter around Columbus at Recreation centers and pools. The city will also open up 4 fire hydrants today to help cool you off. The locations are:
  
  
  • Linden Park in front of 1254 Briarwood
  • Beatty Recreation Center in front of 180 M. North Ohio
  • Lincoln Park Elementary School at East Markinson and Ann
  • Westgate Park at Wicklow and South Hampton

The hydrants will be on from 1:30-4pm and police will be on hand to help direct traffic. If you have any questions about “Operation Cool Down” you can dial 311 for more information.

• Law enforcement officials are tapping into our love of technology to get evidence these days. Many departments have found effective ways to use iPhones and other smart phones to gain evidence. Since most people do not know how to remove information from their phones, it’s easy to track, giving a whole new meaning to the term “iwitness.”
  
  
• Will he stay or will he go? In case you somehow haven’t heard, Lebron James will announce tonight on live television whether he is staying with the Cleveland Cavs or going to another team.
  
  
• Here is the information you need to help NBC4 in their Collection of new home fans for seniors: www2.nbc4i.com/news
  
  
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• Today’s big story is the heat, and the bad air. Temperatures here will be in the mid 90’s and the Air quality alert we have been under all week has been extended through tomorrow. Meanwhile other parts of the country are sweating through dangerous record-breaking temperatures.
  
  
• Queen Elizabeth II spent the day in New York, addressing The United Nations for the first time in over 50 years, and laying a wreath at Ground Zero before heading back across the pond.
  
  
• Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman is urging caution in the heat, and is offering relief. The city announced that all residents are invited to visit any of Columbus Recreation and Parks' eight air-conditioned recreation centers, four outdoor pools or its outdoor sprayground pad.
  
  
• After some lengthy discussions about whether or not it is a good idea, Reynoldsburg City Council decided to put the proposed daytime curfew ordinance on hold. The law would make it illegal for kids 6 to 17 to be outside during school hours without a reasonable excuse.
  
  
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• Tar balls arrived on Texas beaches yesterday, the first indication that the huge oil leak in the Gulf has reached all the Gulf States now. Experts are not entirely sure if the oil hitched a ride under a ship or made it on its own.
  
  
• Budget cuts that have left tall grasses and weeds along our nation’s freeways are prompting concerns. Triple A says they have been getting calls from states where budget cuts mean no mowing. In states like Virginia, volunteers are cutting back grasses so motorists are safe.
  
  
• Did you know there is still money left in Ohio’s appliance rebate program? About 250 thousand dollars is still up for grabs to encourage you to turn in your clunker appliances for new energy efficient ones for a nice rebate. More than 51 hundred rebate checks have been written so far.
  
  
• A reminder for you and your kids as they ride their bikes this summer; helmets are a great way to keep them safe. The National highway traffic safety administration says helmets can cut down on the risk of serious injuries by 88 percent!!
  
  
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• Here is a little something to be thankful for as you fill up this weekend; you are paying the lowest gasoline taxes since the early years of the car. It breaks down to about 19 dollars for every thousand miles driven…which, if adjusted for inflation, works out to about half of what people were paying in the 70’s.
  
  
• Ever wonder how some people live to be 100 or more? A new study says it’s all in the genes. Those studied appeared to have some sort of genetic variation from the rest of us that helps them fight off diseases and typical aging. But the study also says clean living doesn’t hurt!
  
  
• People were already staking out their spots in downtown Columbus to watch the one of the largest fireworks displays in the Midwest tonight. Keep in mind there are a lot of road closures around the event, some through Saturday morning.
  
  
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• Hurricane Alex has weakened, but made landfall late yesterday on Mexico’s Gulf coast spawning tornadoes into Texas and sporting winds of 110 miles and hour. The storm has now been downgraded to a category 1 hurricane.
  
  
• Jobless benefits started running out for thousands of Ohioans yesterday after congress passed on renewing them yet again. In the coming weeks, almost 100 thousand Ohioans will have no benefits coming in.
  
  
• A Columbus Grandmother says that something far more important than her purse and money were stolen from her car earlier this week; her 2 bibles. Starlene McKenzie says the thief can keep her purse, but her bibles have been with her for over 20 years and contain family pictures and precious papers. She also uses them to teach Sunday school each week!
  
  
• The Silly Bandz craze isn’t taking the summer off! With Disney and Toys R Us jumping on the bandwagon, look for new products like Silly necklaces and silly bands that change colors in the sun. The creator of the 100 Million dollar a year industry is from Toledo.
  
  
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• Columbus Health officials are keeping an eye on the rising number of Whooping cough cases hitting the area right now. California officials had to declare an epidemic recently, and numbers of this older disease have been rising since 2004, although nobody is sure why.
  
  
• Alex is strengthening in the Gulf of Mexico and is now the first Atlantic Hurricane of the season. Residents along the southern coast of Texas started to evacuate yesterday, and some of the workers cleaning up the oil in Louisiana had to stop for the day. Forecasters now think the hurricane will make land on the Texas/Mexico border tonight.
  
  
• Some doctors are not sold on “Toning Shoes” or athletic shoes that promise to tone your muscles and increase weight loss just by wearing them. But doctors from Johns Hopkins in Baltimore say it could change the way you walk permanently, and that many are injured when “falling off” the shoes while walking. Meanwhile, sales of the shoes have jumped to a 17 billion-dollar-a-year industry.
  
  
• Safety officials have a good reminder for us heading into the 4th of July weekend; fireworks are dangerous, and in many cases illegal. Just because you can buy certain fireworks in Ohio does not mean that you can set them off here.
  
  
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• A little bit of good news for the Gulf now that hurricane Alex appears to be heading away from the area where the oil is leaking. But while there may not be a direct hit, high winds and waves may stop cleanup efforts.
  
  
• Work from home scams are thriving these days with so many people out of work. The Federal Trade Commission and Better Business Bureau remind you that any company that asks you to pay in advance could be trying to rip you off. Call the BBB if before you send any money.
  
  
• A new study shows that the average woman gains 20 pounds over 16 years as she ages. The good news is that you can stop the weight gain just by doing moderate exercise a couple of times a week. This study was posted in yesterday’s Archives of internal medicine.
  
  
• It took a lot of hopping, but the bullfrog is now Ohio’s official frog. A project started at a Dublin Middle school 8 years ago is responsible for the designation.
  
  
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• A 16 year-old girl reported missing at Comfest over the weekend has been found safe. The family of Tara Miller Gnan reported finding her safe last night.
  
  
• The FBI says they have arrested the “Double-trouble Bandit.” Charles Bell Jr. has been arrested thanks to several tips from concerned citizens. A press conference with more information will be held today.
  
  
• You may not want to pick up that fork on your next long-distance flight. The FDA says most airline food can be dangerous because preparation is often done in unsafe or unsanitary conditions. Inspections at the 2 largest catering facilities uncovered that bad news.
  
  
• Panera is looking to test more “Pay what you wish” non-profit restaurants after a successful test in Missouri. Patrons are on the honor system, with those who are able paying full price, while those homeless or out of work pay what they can or even eat free. (At checkout, cashiers tell the suggested price. 60-70 pay full price, 15 percent leave more, and 15 percent play less.)
  
  
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• After weeks of cutting deals and making concessions, lawmakers held a marathon session yesterday to put the finishing touches on an overhaul of financial regulations aimed at Wall Street. This is said to be the most extensive overhaul since the great depression.
  
  
• More than 2 million cribs from seven companies have been recalled amid concerns that babies can suffocate, become trapped or fall from the cribs. One of the companies involved in the recall is Evenflo, based in Miamisburg in southwest Ohio. A complete list of cribs involved in this recall is below: Census numbers are showing  that more women today are childless: Nearly one in five end their childbearing years without having a baby, compared with one in 10 just 30 years ago. Those stats are for women over 40. The new iPhone 4 flew off the shelves yesterday and most major retailers are sold out, with hopes of getting more in this weekend.

  According to the AP, the recalled cribs include:

  • "50,000 Jenny Lind drop-side cribs distributed by Evenflo Inc.
  • 747,000 Delta drop-side cribs. Delta is also urging parents to check all fixed and drop-side cribs that use wooden stabilizer bars to support the mattress. The company says the bars can be installed upside down, causing the mattress platform to collapse. CPSC spokesman Scott Wolfson said Delta "was not cooperative with providing the full number of units involved in the mattress support assembly problem."
  • 306,000 Bonavita, Babi Italia and ISSI drop-side cribs manufactured by LaJobi Inc.
  • 130,000 Jardine drop-side cribs imported by Toys R Us.
  • 156,000 Million Dollar Baby drop-side cribs.
  • 50,000 Simmons drop-side cribs.
  • 40,000 to 50,000 Child Craft brand stationary-side cribs and an unknown number of Child Craft brand drop-sides. Child Craft ceased operations last summer and sold its name to Foundations Worldwide Inc., which did not manufacture or sell any of the recalled cribs but will offer rebates for some of them.
    
    
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• An Earthquake centered in Ontario, Canada had some in Central Ohio a little on edge yesterday. While we are more than 600 miles away, many felt rumblings around 1:45 yesterday. Minor damage was reported in Ontario.
  
  
• Efforts to slow down the oil flowing into the gulf took a major hit yesterday after an underwater vehicle hit the cap, that was containing about 700 thousand gallons each day, and it had to be removed.
  
  
• Restaurants around the country that rely on Louisiana shrimp, crab and oysters are starting to feel the pinch. Many have or will now have to raise prices significantly because their costs have gone up as supply drops. Some are changing menus rather than raise prices.
  
  
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• The Ohio Supreme Court has ruled against a woman who sued her former company for not providing her maternity leave. The Court ruled 5-1 in the case of a nursing home employee in Pataskala who was denied maternity leave after eight months on the job because the employee handbook stated that workers would have to put in a year of service before they could take leave of any kind. The woman filed a complaint when she was fired after missing work because of medical issues related to her pregnancy and eventual childbirth.
  
  
• Heartbreaking results from a study just released show that more than 115 million widows live in devastating poverty around the world. There are 254 million widows worldwide, and the U.S. ranks third for the most. An organization called the Loomba Foundation hopes to get the subject on the U. N. agenda soon.
  
  
• A Hilliard woman may make it to Baseball’s All Star game. Mindy Atwood founded Patches of Light, a nonprofit organization that assists critically ill children and their parents and she is one of three finalists to represent the Cincinnati Reds at the 81st All-Star Game on July 13. You can vote for Atwood through June 20 by clicking on the Reds link at www.peopleallstars.com.
  
  
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• The City of Columbus kicked off the “Share the Road” campaign yesterday to encourage safety for everyone, whether on 2 or 4 wheels. Signs and pavement markings remind you that sharing the road safely is not just a suggestion but the law.
  
  
• Young people are dating longer before tying the knot according to a new study from Johns Hopkins University. The average age for marriage is 28 for men and 26 for women, and the average time dating before getting married has gotten longer.
  
  
• The City of Worthington held a public hearing last night on the issue of not only banning texting while driving, but using cell phones as well. If passed, a law could be in place by the end of next month.
  
  
• With one in every 3 kids considered overweight or obese, the state is doing something to fight it. Starting next year, schools will have to offer at least 30 minutes of rigorous activity each day, as well as stock healthier choices in the vending machines and cafeterias.
  
  
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• BP says the cost of cleaning up the oil in the Gulf has now topped 2 billion dollars, and they want their partner in ownership of the oil rig that exploded, Anadarko Petroleum, to help pay and take some responsibility.
  
  
• Eleven school districts and three charter schools in Ohio have been awarded a total of $95 million in federal School Improvement Grant funds. Among the 42 schools to benefit from the three-year grants seven are in the Columbus district.
  
  
• A fear of lawsuits means a lot of unnecessary testing by doctors, according to a new study. Doctors in the emergency room especially tend to err on the side of caution rather than miss something that could cost them big in the long run.
  
  
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• The President will be in town today to highlight the results of some federal stimulus money. The secret service will close down the intersection of Parsons and Livingston Avenues, and has asked that nearby construction work at Nationwide Children’s Hospital be put on hold for the day. The Hospital will remain open.
  
  
• Today is going to be one of those “hard to breathe” days for some of us. The first Air Quality Alert of the season has been issued by MORPC. The very young, the elderly, and those with breathing problems like asthma will want to limit their time outside.
  
  
• The City of Columbus is reminding parents that along with summer comes a curfew. Minors under age 13 are required to be off the streets one hour after sunset until 4:30 a.m. and minors age 13-17 to be off the streets from midnight to 4:30 a.m. City officials says the curfew, now in its third year of enforcement helps both parents and kids be more responsible.
  
  
• The Lakers rallied in the second half to repeat as NBA Champions last night.
  
  
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• 8 Weeks after oil started spilling into the Gulf, BP has apologized. The Chairman of the company also pledged to win back our support by placing 20 billion dollars in an uncapped compensation fund. The top brass at BP met with the President in Washington yesterday.
  
  
• Just as you started to see a little relief from all those credit card fees comes a proposal that could end up costing you. A bill was proposed yesterday that would no longer make retailers pay any fees when you use a credit card. Some say if all the charges go to the bank, we will pay more in the end.
  
  
• New research at OSU may help moms with Asthma. They have found that moms with poorly treated asthma tend to have pre-term babies or low birth weight babies, so treating mom properly can keep both mom and baby safer.
  
  
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• President Obama promised to make BP pay up for all the damage they have caused and continue to cause in the Gulf of Mexico. In his first Oval office address last night, The President said he was prepared to do whatever it takes to restore the area.
  
  
• The President has a 4th visit to Columbus scheduled for Friday, at this point scheduled to be at or around Children’s hospital to discuss the economy and stimulus money.
  
  
• The National Weather Service won’t confirm any tornadoes but does confirm funnel clouds with that same storm that struck the “King of Kings” Statue of Jesus in Monroe, which is in southern Ohio. Pastor Lawrence Bishop of the Solid Rock Church says they will replace the statue with a bigger and better one.
  
  
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• “King of Kings”, one of southern Ohio’s most familiar landmarks was struck by lightning late last night. The 6 story statue of Jesus was in front of the Solid Rock Church along I-75 in Monroe, Ohio since 2004.
  
  
• A controversial dress code for Mansfield City workers is getting attention here. The Code, which went into effect yesterday states how many rings can be worn, what color nail polish, along with hairstyles and hair color. The City says they want to promote professionalism.
  
  
• You won’t typically see clowning around in the Emergency room at Dublin Methodist Hospital, but yesterday patients were surprised by a clown parade. Dr John Glick, a partner with Patch Adams was teaching doctors the importance of laughter in lowering blood pressure, boosting the immune system, and cutting down on recovery time.
  
  
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• After another visit to the area today and tomorrow, President Obama is planning to speak to the nation later this week to explain what is being done to clean-up the huge oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. He is also expected to demand payment for individuals and businesses hurt by the spill from BP when he sits down with their boss on Wednesday.
  
  
• The City of Reynoldsburg is mulling over the idea of a daytime curfew. They say it would help keep students from skipping school. It would require all kids 6-17 to be in school, with exceptions for those with a parent or working.
  
  
• And a bittersweet update on the story of a little 7 year old named Nathan Elfrink whose wish was to get Christmas cards for his final Christmas; family and friends got together over the weekend to count all the cards, and Nathan received over 246 thousand cards from all 50 states, 63 countries, and some River listeners! His family thanked everyone for making Nathan’s final wish come true.
  
  
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• It only took a week after the Ohio Supreme Court upheld a speeding ticket based a state trooper’s best guess to motivate three lawmakers into action. A bill was introduced that would require laser, radar or airborne speed readings to issue a citation.
  
  
• Police in Marysville are asking residents to not park cars outside if you can help it now that someone is back to slashing tires around town. More than 110 cars have been vandalized since May.
  
  
• A huge sigh of relief from the family of Abby Sunderland, the 16-year-old sailing around the world on her own. An Airbus was able to see her boat and talk with her late yesterday. A rescue vessel should reach her in the next day or so.
  
  
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• After practicing their routine for a couple weeks, The OSU Medical Center welcomed their first set of Sextuplets yesterday. They are the first children for Mia and Rozonno McGhee. Their 6 babies are expected to spend about 3 months in the NICU before heading home.
  
  
• An “oops” for iPad owners; AT&T has admitted that the email addresses of some 114 thousand high-profile users were exposed thanks to a security breach they say has now been fixed. People like the Mayor of New York City and the White house Chief of Staff were affected.
  
  
• Ladies, are you a member of the “Sandwich” generation? 75 million American women are now taking care of children still in the home while caring for a parent, and numbers are expected to rise.
  
  
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• Some good news for those trying to find a job; The number of job openings jumped in April to the highest level in about 16 months, which could be a sign that more companies are ready to hire again.
  
  
• Graduation ceremonies were held off site last night for the seniors at Lake High school in Wood County. Their original ceremony was postponed by the tornado that moved through just hours before the commencement. It was a bittersweet evening for many of the families.
  
  
• Say goodbye to the red, white and blue sunburst license plates that have hung on Ohio cars for the past several years. New “Beautiful Ohio” plates offered as an alternative last year, will take their place starting this week.
  
  
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• As fast as clean-up crews get oily Louisiana beaches cleaned up, the tide brings in more oil, and they get to start all over again. The coordinator of the federal response to the disaster warns that it could take "years" of hard work to fully scrub the Gulf Coast of all the crude.
  
  
• Triple A (AAA) says gas prices in Ohio took a jump in one week. You are now paying an average of $2.62 per gallon which is up 8 cents from a week ago.
  
  
• The State Board of Education adopted some stricter curriculum standards hoping to make sure that Ohio students are better equipped for college. The new coursework should be out by March.
  
  
• Apple showed off their newly designed iPhone yesterday. The iPhone 4 is thinner, has 2 cameras, more antennas and video calling. They hit stores June 24th.
  
  
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• A tornado that moved through Northwest Ohio is responsible for 7 lost lives and many leveled homes and businesses. Hardest hit was Millbury Ohio, but at least 50 people were injured in the Toledo area. Officials also think it may have been a tornado that took down a barn near Mansfield on Saturday afternoon.
  
  
• With airlines moving from an all-inclusive to ala cart pay structure for services, doctors may be doing the same thing. A new study shows more doctors boosting income by charging new fees for items like filling out paper work for school, work or sports, no show fees or annual administration fees.
  
  
• You may not have been familiar with the name Justin Rose before this weekend, but the 29 year old golfer won the Memorial Tournament in Dublin over the weekend. It was his first major win.
  
  
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• A state legislator who is fighting to require seat belts on Ohio school buses said she wants to name the bill after Muskingum County kindergarten student Kasey King. The bill would require seat belts and shoulder harnesses in all new and renovated school buses by 2014.
  
  
• If you are speeding it may not take radar to get you that ticket. A new ruling by the Ohio Supreme Court says that an officer’s best guess is enough. They ruled yesterday that a trained officer can tell with accuracy if someone is going over the legal speed.
  
  
• Forty-eight spellers have advanced to the semifinals of the 83rd Scripps National Spelling Bee. The semifinalists return to the stage Friday morning, vying for a spot in the finals Friday night on national television. The winner will receive more than $40,000 in cash and prizes. Among the semifinalists are three of the top finishers from last year which includes 14-year-old Anamika Veeramani from Ohio.
  
  
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• Investigators still don’t know what caused a bus to go off the road in Muskingum County yesterday. It was a sad day for the school district, but the incident did help push a bill along to the state senate that would make seat belts in school buses mandatory for all new models.
  
  
• As workers scramble along gulf coast beaches to clean-up and minimize the damage, residents along the Florida coast now brace for the arrival of that massive oil slick. More than 20 thousand people are on clean-up detail along the gulf coast.
  
  
• We had some nasty thunderstorms roll through last night, causing widespread damage of down trees and power outages. There have been no reports of injuries.
  
  
• Getting bumped off an oversold flight can really be frustrating. Would 13 hundred dollars make you feel better? A new consumer-protection proposal would make airlines pay half that for a shorter delay, and the whole 13 hundred for longer delays in getting another flight out.
  
  
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• An Ohio minister who lost his sight nearly 10 years ago when a rock was thrown at his car from an overpass may regain it. Reverend Johannes Christian had a brain port vision device implanted recently, and is hoping that he will regain his sight.
  
  
• Spring and summer travelers are learning to pack smarter and lighter. With heavy restrictions on what can be brought on a plane without being checked, travelers need to take advantage of every inch of their suitcase, and keep a tape measure handy should you get “pulled over” by the carry-on checker.
  
  
• Researchers say while the testing of a breast cancer vaccine does appear to have prevented breast cancer in lab mice, it is still way too early to tell if something like it could work on humans. The study will appear in the June 10th issue of Nature Medicine.
  
  
• Practice rounds started yesterday and the skins game will be held today at Muirfield as the Memorial Tournament gets set to start.
  
  
• Doctors say there is a sweet way to bring down your cholesterol; Chocolate. The problem is that it does not work for everyone. Chocolate in small amounts appears only to help those that already have a risk for heart disease.
  
  
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• Hope is tough to come by when it comes to the oil spill in the Gulf. The plan to shoot the heavy mud into the leaking drill failed, and residents along Louisiana and other areas are starting to accept the fact that the oil may leak well into the summer.
  
  
• Memorial Day was extra special for the families of 160 members of The Ohio National Guard's 192nd Engineer Company, who arrived home yesterday after serving the last year in Iraq. They were greeted by hugs and kisses from family members, and then took part in a ceremony at World Harvest Church.
  
  
• Now that business travelers are not filling the beds like they used to, the Hotel industry is doing what they can to woo families in for vacations. Many chains are now offering baby items with your room and cheaper family meal plans.
  
  
• Cooling off in the fire hydrants can be a good thing…when the Cities firefighters turn them on. Firefighters warned residents not to do this themselves after they spent the weekend closing up about 15 hydrants that someone had opened. They say unmonitored, they can be dangerous, or can get damaged.
  
  
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