© 2024 Ideastream Public Media

1375 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44115
(216) 916-6100 | (877) 399-3307

WKSU is a public media service licensed to Kent State University and operated by Ideastream Public Media.
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

Ohio Vaccine Lottery Gets Praise On Presidential Visit

Season 2021 Episode 21 | 26m 46s

This week, the first winners of the "Vax-a-million" lottery and college scholarships were announced. The contest has led to an increase in vaccinations. President Biden was in Cleveland this week to talk economic stimulus, and eat ice cream. A bill in the Statehouse looks to ban a method for teaching history, and another looks to remove former House Speaker Larry Householder.

Aired: 05/27/21
Extras
FirstEnergy says the storms brought 'historic' storm damage across Northeast Ohio.
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.
All
  • All
  • Ideas Season 2024
  • Ideas Season 2023
  • Ideas Season 2022
  • Chaos In Nation's Capitol Shocks Nation; Lawmakers Respond
  • Ideas Season 2020
  • Ideas Season 2019
  • Ideas Season 2018
  • Ideas Season 2017
  • Ideas Season 2016
  • Ideas Season 2015
  • Ideas Season 2014
  • Ideas Season 2013
FirstEnergy says the storms brought 'historic' storm damage across Northeast Ohio.
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.