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Extra help being brough in to restore power in Northeast Ohio after violent storms

Season 2024 Episode 31 | 26m 46s

Violent thunderstorm spawned tornadoes and brought hurricane-force wind gusts to other parts of Northeast Ohio this week. The storms topped power lined and trees leaving hundreds of thousands without power. Extra help is being brought in to restore power. FirstEnergy says the damage is historic. The storms and resulting damage tops this week's discussion of news on Ideas.

Aired: 08/08/24
Extras
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has directed county boards of election to limit drop box use.
Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb has gone public with the city's offer of $461 million.
A 27-year-old Cleveland police officer died after being shot while trying to take a man into custody
City officials have made assurances that tech experts are on the case after cyber attack.
Prayer vigils are being held and mental health support services are being mobilized to help.
The verdict makes Trump the first former American president to be convicted of a felony.
A law banning gender-affirming health care for trans youth is still blocked.
Euclid police officer’s death leads to grief and concerns about current climate for law enforcement.
The president of the university has offered an apology and promised a full investigation.
Protests in Ohio have led to discussions about how campuses handled the student demonstrations.
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Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has directed county boards of election to limit drop box use.
Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb has gone public with the city's offer of $461 million.
A 27-year-old Cleveland police officer died after being shot while trying to take a man into custody
City officials have made assurances that tech experts are on the case after cyber attack.
Prayer vigils are being held and mental health support services are being mobilized to help.
The verdict makes Trump the first former American president to be convicted of a felony.
A law banning gender-affirming health care for trans youth is still blocked.
Euclid police officer’s death leads to grief and concerns about current climate for law enforcement.
The president of the university has offered an apology and promised a full investigation.
Protests in Ohio have led to discussions about how campuses handled the student demonstrations.