Weekend Weather Outlook With Thunderstorms Possible
Extended forecast for Friday to Sunday shows showers and thunderstorms Friday with highs around 80s and lows around 70. Cooler Saturday and Sunday with lower 70s to around 80 for highs and mid-50s to lower 60s for lows. Tonight south winds 15 to 25 knots with occasional showers. waves 3 to 5 feet.
Weather turbulence seen across the Midwest and plains
Fog and haze cloaked parts of the East and Midwest while forecast maps warned of heavy thunderstorms with large hail and tornadoes across the northern Plains. Severe storms produced twisters in Minnesota, South Dakota, Nebraska and Iowa with a tornado reported near Omaha. Rain showers spread across the upper Mississippi Valley, northern Plains, Rockies and Gulf Coast regions.
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Lottery results and numbers from tonight's draw
The report lists Buckeye 5 and 16 through 31 results, tonight's Super Lotto jackpot at 8 million dollars, the Pennsylvania numbers Will Gare 0.3617 2598, and the wild card 43. Daily number 1-3-1 and Big Four 3.530.
Senate GOP backs Ohio tax hike for cigs and liquor
Senate Republicans poised to back Gov Voinovich s proposed 123 million tax increase to balance the state budget. Senate President Aronoff declined to specify how many would vote yes but said a majority of the GOP caucus supports moving forward if other caucuses join. House Speaker Riffe reiterated opposition, while signaling possible action if the Senate passes a bill.
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Budget cuts eyed in state agencies in draft plan
Gov. Voinovich considers about 370 million dollars in cuts with 224 million from college subsidies. The draft shows 15 agencies facing more than 18 percent reductions in the new fiscal year, including 30.3 percent for the Ohio Arts Council and 19.5 percent for Development and EPA. Dollar figures highlight Development as losing 14.5 million and Human Services 42.6 million. A sin tax may alter higher education cuts. In Columbus, a separate amusement ride safety bill moves to a joint conference committee after a House vote 70-23 to reject Senate amendments.
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