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Whitehall Mayor Michael Bivens looks on as new city councilmembers are sworn in on December 9, 2025. Newly reelected Councilmember Gerald Dixon was sworn in that evening, hours after he was released from jail. Dixon was arrested the day before and accused of sexual misconduct with a minor.

Whitehall recall petition 'sufficient' to force special election for mayor, two council members

Whitehall Mayor Michael Bivens and City Council members Lori Elmore and Amy Harcar are being targeted by a recall petition. City Council could set a date for the special election at its next meeting on April 7.

Celebrate the Cavaliers' Title with 52 Classical, Jazz Musicians from Cleveland

LeBron James is an absolute champion of the people in Ohio right now, and for good reason. The Cleveland Cavaliers have finally taken home the NBA…

The spending bill to fund the government for the next fiscal year is expected to pass by Friday.

Some Big Health Care Policy Changes Are Hiding In The Federal Spending Package

The bill includes some policy surprises and increases in funding for several key public health priorities. And it cuts the few remaining taxes that were paying for Obamacare.

U.S. Supreme Court Rules That World Bank Can Be Sued

The 7-1 decision overturns a 70-plus-year standard of immunity for the bank and its branches. Now a lawsuit filed on behalf of fisherfolk in India can go forward.

Runners compete in the marathon at the 2012 Paralympics in London. The International Paralympic Committee said Friday it is investigating reports of widespread doping among Russia's disabled athletes and is considering banning the entire Russian team from the Paralympics in Brazil in September.

Now Russia's Paralympic Athletes May Be Banned Amid Signs Of Doping

The Paralympic Committee said it's investigating 35 "disappearing positive samples" among disabled Russian athletes. The committee plans to announce by Aug. 1 whether it will ban Russia.

Donald Trump leaves an elevator at Trump Tower in New York City, just prior to delivering a speech in September that outlined his plan for tax reform.

Who Benefits From Donald Trump's Tax Plan?

The plan laid out by the president-elect is detailed — but different from what he promised during the campaign. His economic team says it will boost the middle class; several experts beg to differ.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-K.Y. (left), and Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn, R-Texas, speak to members of the media outside the West Wing of the White House on Tuesday in Washington, D.C.

Just 17 Percent Of Americans Approve Of Republican Senate Health Care Bill

In a new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll, 55 percent of Americans say they disapprove of the Senate GOP bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen speaks during a news conference in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday.

Federal Reserve Raises Key Interest Rate, Signals 2 More Increases This Year

The Fed also said it is looking to increase rates three times in 2018, as inflation approaches the central bank's target annual rate of 2 percent and the unemployment rate appears stable.

Kris Jenkins (2) of the Villanova Wildcats shoots the game-winning 3-pointer to defeat the North Carolina Tar Heels 77-74 in the 2016 NCAA Men's Final Four National Championship game at NRG Stadium in Houston.

NPR's Facebook Audience Picks Villanova As NCAA Men's Basketball Champions

If NPR's Facebook audience has its way, the Villanova Wildcats will repeat as NCAA Men's Basketball National Champions.

People carry signs protesting the issue of sexual harassment at a #MeToo rally outside Trump International Hotel and Tower in New York.

NPR Bracket, Round 2 Results: Only 16 Stories Remain

Fallout from sexual harassment, Comey's firing and the Mueller probe are all in strong positions to be the top political stories of 2017. Will there be an upset Thursday?

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