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Washington, DC –

Today, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is holding a day-long public meeting in Washington on the issue of putting seat belts in school buses. The session comes on the heels of a study by Columbus Children's Hospital, which found thousands of Ohio children are injured each year in school bus accidents.

Doctor Gary Smith directs The Center for Injury Research and Policy at Children's. He tells WCBE's Mike Foley the study results reinforce the need for seat belts in school buses.

Columbus, OH – Columbus and Ohio State University officials broke ground on a new streetlighting project they say will make the campus area safer. Mike Foley reports.

Columbus, OH –

Today's stories include:

Theft of Statehouse data device affects taxpayers with uncashed state refunds - State senator's criminal records protection bill will not apply to her repeat offender son - Ohio volunteers head west to fight wildfire

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Today's stories include:

At Cleveland visit, President Bush defends Iraq War strategy - Growing number of people choose green burials - New metropark named Scioto Audobon Metropark

Lessons learned.

By John DeSando, WCBE's It's Movie Time

"What makes Harry and buds more interesting than ever is that they care more deeply about each other and take more time to figure out their strategies, the way intelligent adults do."

Columbus, OH – Governor Ted Strickland has signed a new Ohio law to make it harder for local governments to use eminent domain to take private property for economic development. But some supporters of the new law are worried that it doesn't go far enough. Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen reports.

Columbus, OH – Snow removal equipment and a land purchase were two items topping Monday's Columbus City Council agenda. Hear the details of both in this report by Jim Letizia.

Columbus, OH – Stories you'll hear include:

President Bush swings through three Cleveland-area locations - Health officials highlight food safety during sticky hot season - Nelsonville's troubles

Columbus, OH – Stories you'll hear include:

President Bush visits Cleveland today - Strickland not happy with Bush's response to troop concerns - Voinovich in Columbus for disaster-related communication roundtable

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Upper Arlington police charge church leader with child pornography - Man with child pornography on cell phone sentenced - Health officials on the heatwave -

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Today's stories include:

Limited Brands transfers ownership of Limited and Express stores - Columbus City Council considers law to crack down on metal theft - Dawes Arboretum unveils ten-year plan

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Today's stories include:

Nascar driver arrested for possessing heroin - Ohio's treasurer calls on credit card companies to help with consumer debt - Cleveland Indians fall to Toronto Blue Jays 1-0

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Today's stories include:

State legislator asks President Bush to set aside Traficant's prison sentence - U.S. Senate begins debate on building high speed rail system across Midwest - Authorities still looking for device containing state employee's and taxpayer's personal information

Columbus, OH – Promoters of bio-fuels are burning up the roads in Ohio this week, visiting the gas stations offering the alternative fuels. Ohio Public Radio's Karen Kasler reports.

Columbus, OH – Columbus City Council will hold a second public hearing this Thursday on proposed legislation cracking down on the rise in metal thefts. The hearing follows up on one held in late March. Jim Letizia reports.

Columbus, OH – Stories you'll hear include:

Columbus authorities respond to multiple reports of suspicious packages - Plane crash kills two in Perrysville - Baseball results for Ohio teams

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Columbus man sentenced to life in prison without parole - Tax break for Ohio seniors - Blue Jackets ink defender - Former Buckeye signs with Miami

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Sixth U-S Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati dismisses lawsuit over spying program - Deliberations continue in Moonda case - Reports of fires and injuries related to fireworks - West Nile Virus update -

Columbus, OH – A recent study shows arts and cultural events in Columbus generate more than 300 million dollars in the region each year. Greater Columbus Arts Council President Bryan Knicely talks about the results of a study conducted by Americans for the Arts.

Columbus, OH – Stories you'll hear include:

Ohio Supreme Court ruling on GM union workers - Democratic presidential candidates speak in Cleveland - Ohio soldier dies in Iraq - Voinovich reiterates his desire for different Iraq strategy