A Ohio Department of Transportation spokesman says it will be until at least 6 p.m. before ramps to West Virginia on U.S. Route 50 are back open again after a tractor trailer rollover.Ramps On US 50 Closed Due To Accident | WOUBwoub.orgBy Atish BaidyaPublished Tue, Jun 18, 2013 11:26 am Dateline Athens, OHUS 50 closure.pngThe Ohio Department of Transportation says ramps to West Virginia on US Route 50 are closed because of a tractor trailer rollover.ODOT says the US 50 ramp to Blennerhassett Bridge is closed. So is State Route 339...

Portions of our region are under flash flood watches until midnight...We have the story.Of Region Under Flash Flood Watch Until Midnight | WOUBwoub.orgBy Atish BaidyaPublished Tue, Jun 18, 2013 3:57 pm Dateline Athens, OHweather-advisory_rain.jpgThe National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for parts of the region until midnight Tuesday.According to the NWS a cold front will push through the read late Tuesday afternoon and evening. W...

Investigators have identified the body found floating in the water near Wheelersburg Monday afternoon.http://woub.org/2013/06/18/police-identify-body-found-waterwoub.org

Two suspects were arrested in a church parking lot for having meth ingredients...Story @woubArrested In Church Parking Lot With Meth Ingredients | WOUBwoub.orgBy Kristi Murphy - Circleville Herald staff reporterPublished Tue, Jun 18, 2013 1:24 pm Dateline Washington Twp, OHACM_meth church arrest.jpgPhoto Credit: Nancy Radcliff - Circleville Herald Two men were arrested for possessing meth ingredients after the pastor of Outreach Ministries reported a susp...

Hocking County is create a Dangerous Wildlife Team pursuant to a new state law. County To Create Dangerous Wildlife Team | WOUBwoub.orgBy Marika Lee - The Logan Daily News staff reporterDateline Columbus, OHUpdated Tue, Jun 18, 2013 1:26 pm 013112_exoticanimals.jpgIn response to the wild animal escape that happened in Zanesville in 2011, each county in Ohio will now have to create a Dangerous Wild Animal Response Team.Gov. John Kas...

Athens native Ian James has a passion for marriage equality. Read GM Tom Hodson's feature story on James' blending of his passion with his profession.James: Personal Passion for Marriage Equality | WOUBwoub.orgBy Tom HodsonPublished Tue, Jun 18, 2013 11:14 am Dateline Athens, OHIan James.jpgIt is not often that a political strategist gets to work with people or causes close to his heart.But, that’s the case with former Athenian Ian James.Daily, he champions a cause that he is passionate about – marriage e...

Southeast Ohio's already-thriving bluegrass community is about to expand. This Saturday, Hocking Hills Adventure Trek in Logan is opening The Trek Theatre, featuring weekly bluegrass concerts and storytelling.Trek Theatre Offers Weekly Bluegrass Concerts, Storytelling | WOUBwoub.orgBy Bryan GibsonPublished Tue, Jun 18, 2013 10:15 am Dateline Logan, OhioBluegrassMusic.jpgPhoto Credit: trueblueridge.wordpress.comSoutheast Ohio's already-thriving bluegrass community is about to expand. This Saturday, Hocking Hills Adventure Trek in Logan is opening The Trek Theatre, featuring wee...

If you are a fan of Radiolab, you'll have an opportunity to see the show live in Columbus this October. Radiolab Livewww.radiolab.orgOur new live tour is coming to a city near you this fall! Cataclysmic destruction. Surprising survival. In this new live stage performance, Radiolab turns its gaze to the topic of endings, both blazingly fast and agonizingly slow. With their signature blend of storytelling, science, and music, hosts...

A local couple is waiting for a decision from the US Supreme Court on same sex marriage. They talk with WOUB News about what the decision would mean to them.http://woub.org/2013/06/17/local-couple-waits-decision-marriage-equalitywoub.org

The Athens County Sheriff’s Office added a new deputy over the weekend, the second this month, as Sheriff Patrick Kelly said he again opted for someone experienced with law enforcement and the Athens area.New Deputy Named To Sheriff's Office Position | WOUBwoub.orgBy Tyler Buchanan - Athens Messenger staff reporterDateline Athens, OHUpdated Tue, Jun 18, 2013 8:53 am ACM_Jon Arnold.jpgThe Athens County Sheriff’s Office added a new deputy over the weekend, the second this month, as Sheriff Patrick Kelly said he again opted for someone experienced with law enfor...

Former Ohio guard D.J. Cooper completed his second NBA pre-draft workout with the Golden State Warriors on Monday.Cooper Performs "Well" In Golden State Workout | WOUBwoub.orgBy Matthew DoyleDateline Oakland, CAUpdated Mon, Jun 17, 2013 9:13 pm See all The Bobcat Sports Showcase articlesFormer Ohio guard D.J. Cooper completed his second NBA pre-draft workout with the Golden State Warriors on Monday, and according to his agent, Mike Naiditch, Cooper said he felt “his perf...

2013 is turning out to be a banner year for Athens music, with several great new releases from local bands. Now you can add area surf-rockers The D-Rays to that list. This Friday the group will release their debut LP (yes, vinyl LP) during a show at The Union. WOUB's Bryan Gibson talked with bassist Missy Pence about the new album, why they chose to release it on vinyl and what's next for the band.Just For The Record: Athens Surf-Rockers Release Full-Length Debut | WOUBwoub.orgBy Bryan GibsonPublished Mon, Jun 17, 2013 11:37 pm Dateline Athens, OhioPhoto Credit: draysathens.wordpress.com2013 is turning out to be a banner year for Athens music, with great new releases from Hex Net, Leah Nairn and Supernobody. Now you can add local surf-rockers The D-Rays to that list.The b...

Ohio-based band Over The Rhine will perform a special acoustic show this Saturday at Stuart's Opera House in Nelsonville. The group is currently touring in support of its latest album, "Meet Me at the Edge of the World."Over The Rhine Returns To Stuart's Opera House | WOUBwoub.orgPublished Mon, Jun 17, 2013 12:52 pm Dateline Nelsonville, OhioUpdated Mon, Jun 17, 2013 1:04 pm Ohio-based band Over The Rhine returns to Stuart’s Opera House this Saturday for a special acoustic show at 8 p.m.The group, which performed at Stuart's almost six years ago and made a stop at the 2011 N...

A bull was shot Saturday after escaping from a trailer and halting traffic for over an hour.Bull Shot After Escaping From Trailer | WOUBwoub.orgBy Megan MoseleyDateline Athens, OHUpdated Mon, Jun 17, 2013 1:25 pm A bull was shot Saturday after escaping from a trailer and halting traffic for over an hour.The Athens Patrol Post of The Ohio State Highway Patrol says a bull being transported near Guysville was running loose on US Route 50. Two…

Women seeking an abortion in Ohio would have to wait longer to undergo the procedure and listen to their doctors describe all of the fetus' "relevant features" under a measure being considered by state lawmakers.Abortion Measure Alters Procedure Rules | WOUBwoub.orgBy Associated PressDateline Columbus, OHUpdated Mon, Jun 17, 2013 12:56 pm Women seeking an abortion in Ohio would have to wait longer to undergo the procedure and listen to their doctors describe all of the fetus' "relevant features" under a measure being considered by state lawmakers.The Republica...

Starting Sept. 7, the PBS NewsHour is expanding its family, adding a "NewsHour Weekend" newscast on Saturdays & Sundays. Learn more about PBS NewsHour Weekend here:PBS NewsHour Expands with 'NewsHour Weekend'www.pbs.orgPBS NewsHour correspondent Hari Sreenivasan will become the new anchor for "NewsHour Weekend" which launches on Sept. 7. Photo by NewsHour

The 8th annual Ohio Brew Week kicks off this Friday in Athens, featuring craft beers from 40 Ohio craft breweries, special events at local restaurants, live music and more. Get all the details at our Summer Activities Guide.Craft Brews, Food, Music On Tap For Ohio Brew Week | WOUBwoub.orgPublished Mon, Jun 17, 2013 11:48 am Dateline Athens, OhioNow in its eighth year of celebrating Ohio craft brew excellence, Ohio Brew Week is hosting more events and more breweries than ever before.More than 40 Ohio craft breweries, including nine new ones, are bringing more than 200 craft brews to…

A film that has worried one southern West Virginia community for months will be available to the public through DVD sales and rental downloads July 1.WV Drug Film Goes Public July 1 | WOUBwoub.orgBy Associated PressDateline Charleston, WVUpdated Mon, Jun 17, 2013 7:35 am A film that has worried one southern West Virginia community for months will be available to the public through DVD sales and rental downloads July 1. The Charleston Daily Mail says the documentary "Oxyana" by director Sean…

Residents of several Huntington neighborhoods are on edge following recent bear sightings.Bear Sightings Put Huntington Residents On Edge | WOUBwoub.orgBy Associated PressDateline Huntington, WVUpdated Mon, Jun 17, 2013 8:09 am Residents of several Huntington neighborhoods are on edge following recent bear sightings.Media outlets report that a least one black bear has been seen in neighborhoods off Norway Road.Nathan Bowen works at Dixon Electrical...

An attempt by an Athens County commissioner to stop what he sees as unnecessary legal expenses for the Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District was unsuccessful.Solid Waste Board Votes On Attorney Issue | WOUBwoub.orgBy Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporterDateline Athens, OHUpdated Mon, Jun 17, 2013 9:19 am An attempt by an Athens County commissioner to stop what he sees as unnecessary legal expenses for the Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District was unsuccessful.At a meeting earlier this month, Commissione...