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Columbus, OH – State lawmakers have approved spending nearly three quarters of a million dollars to deal with the theft of a computer storage tape that holds the names and social security numbers of all 64-thousand state employees. And now the governor may be considering another way to try to find the device. Statehouse correspondent Karen Kasler reports.

Columbus, OH – Stories you'll hear include:

An update on the state data theft - Ambulance company owes the state thousands of dollars - Indians win, Reds lose

Columbus, OH – Stories you'll hear include:

Two more Ohio soldiers die in Iraq - Budget among several issues for Ohio lawmakers this week - Another indictment in the state investment scandal

Columbus, OH – State officials say a stolen state computer storage device could put the identities of all 64-thousand state employees at risk. But it turns out there was much more sensitive information on that device than first thought. Ohio Public Radio's Karen Kasler says workers have been sorting through data all weekend to find out what's on the device and how dangerous it might be in the wrong hands.

Columbus, OH – Stories you'll hear include:

Murder-suicide in Columbus - Strickland requests funds for ID theft protection - Wendy's for sale? - Ohio tax returns a bit behind - A new contract for OHP - King's Island coasters among list of the best

Columbus, OH – Stories you'll hear include:

Murder-suicide in Columbus - Strickland requests funds for ID theft protection - Wendy's for sale? - Ohio tax returns a bit behind - A new contract for OHP - King's Island coasters among list of the best

Columbus, OH –

Father's Day is Sunday, but for many dads - especially new ones - the responsibility becomes overwhelming and can even lead to a condition that traditionally has been expected in mothers. Research suggests a significant number of men are suffering from postpartum depression. Dr. Christopher Kovell is the Medical Director for the Franklin County Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health Services board. He tells Mike Foley the trend of men developing the condition has increased over the years.

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Today's stories include:

Columbus prosecutor still deciding how to proceed with Frankie Coleman scandal - State lawmakers won't approve budget until Governor provides revenue projections - City settles cable damage for $32 thousand

Columbus, OH –

Today's stories include:

ACLU challenges Bush administration's domestic surveillance program - FirstEnergy responsible for nuclear power plant damange - 30th radish festival takes place in Northwest Ohio

Columbus, OH – The state is warning its 64-thousand employees that they could be at risk for identity theft, after a computer storage device containing their names and social security numbers was stolen from a state intern's car. Ohio Public Radio's Karen Kasler reports.

Columbus, OH – Today's stories include:

Device containing personal information for all state employees stolen from intern's car - Cable TV companies can obtain single franchise agreement from state - Ohio gas prices continue decline - Ohio's only ethanol plant shuts down

Columbus, OH –

Today's stories include:

Device containing personal information for all state employees stolen from intern's car - Cable TV companies can obtain single franchise agreement from state - Ohio gas prices continue decline - Ohio's only ethanol plant shuts down

Films reviewed: Once, Nancy Drew, La Vie En Rose

By hosts John DeSando and Clay Lowe

It's Movie Time has won numerous national awards including Silver Microphone and Communicator honors.

Drs. Lowe and DeSando were moderator and panelist respectively on TV 25's World Film Classics. Both have been professors, Lowe at Ohio State University and DeSando at Franklin University in Columbus, Ohio.

Columbus, OH – It was another history making budget vote in the Statehouse, as Senators approved the budget unanimously just weeks after their colleagues in the House did the same thing. Ohio Public Radio's Karen Kasler reports.

Columbus, OH – The state inspector general says the lieutenant governor made mistakes in the hiring of the wife of Columbus mayor Michael Coleman, who resigned under fire last week. And Lee Fisher is apologizing and defending himself in the wake of the IG's report. Ohio Public Radio's Karen Kasler reports.

Columbus, OH – A leading anti-gambling group says an effort by the governor and attorney general to put limits on those electronic games at malls and arcades will actually BACKFIRE and will wind up LEGALIZING games that are clearly AGAINST the law. The charge comes as state officials and legislators consider limits on PRIZES. Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen.

Columbus, OH – Stories you'll hear include:

NRA efforts in Ohio - More on gambling in Ohio

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A former Central Ohio police officer pleads guilty to bank fraud - Future of Ohio college depends on alums - Nicklaus reflects on Oakmont

Columbus, OH – Stories you'll hear include:

Ohio Marine may not be prosecuted - Ohio Senate passes budget

Columbus, OH – Stories you'll hear include:

Federal appeals court delays order on lethal injection - Delaware man sentenced for killing a child - Gas thieves in Central Ohio - More attorney theft victims receive compensation - Cavs not giving up