WKSU NewsWKSU News HeadlinesMusic and the brain- August 15, 2008 We've been hearing for years that if our children grew up listening to Mozart they'd be smarter and do better in school. There's some truth to that according to researchers at Cleveland Clinic. But it's not the most important thing they're finding out about how our brains are affected by music. And the brain scientists are getting help in their research from the Cleveland Orchestra. WKSU's Vivian Goodman reports.http://www.wksu.org/news/story/22236 FirstEnergy customers lose power on 5th anniverary of blackout- August 14, 2008 On the fifth anniversary of the nation's worst blackout, thousands of Ohio customers of the company held responsible for starting it, lost power this morning. WKSU's Karen Schaefer reports.http://www.wksu.org/news/story/22252 Canton bocce players sharpen their skills to compete in 25th Cleveland Challenge Cup- August 14, 2008 While much of Canton was fixated on pro football's greatest weekend, a group of bocce players were sharpening their skills less than a mile from the football shrine. Though they're wrapping up the regular bocce season, some are also prepping for a trip to Wickliffe at the end of this month to compete in the 25th annual Cleveland Challenge Cup. There, they'll face some of the best from Florida to Toronto. WKSU's M.L. Schultze reports.http://www.wksu.org/news/story/22245 NEO Velodrome- August 14, 2008 Today (Thurs) a group of Clevelanders will decide where in Northeast Ohio they want to build a velodrome. A velodrome is a bicycle track with high, banked turns. The non-profit organization is called Fast Track Cycling and they have received the backing of the Cleveland Foundation's Civic Innovation Lab. WKSU's Mark Urycki reports.http://www.wksu.org/news/story/22250 Blackout anniversary highlights improvements to grid, need for more infrastructure- August 13, 2008 Five years after the worst blackout in the nation's history, power suppliers say the problems that caused it have largely been resolved. But they fear new issues could still threaten the reliability of the country's electricity grid. WKSU's Karen Schaefer reports.http://www.wksu.org/news/story/22249 Study shows Cleveland Schools fail to identify and help violent students- August 13, 2008 A year after a school shooting in Cleveland, a new study shows the city school district is struggling to meet students' mental health needs. WKSU's Amanda Rabinowitz reports.http://www.wksu.org/news/story/22248 Cleveland rock hall museum expands into New York City- August 13, 2008 Cleveland's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is expanding outside of Northeast Ohio. Today New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced a Rock Hall annex will open this November in that city's SoHo neighborhood. Rock Hall officials say the outpost is part of an effort to promote the Cleveland facility and extend its mission. WKSU's Kevin Niedermier reports.http://www.wksu.org/news/story/22247 Bill Maher breaks rules by talking politics AND religion- August 13, 2008 Comedian Bill Maher is bringing his politically edged comedy to Akron Thursday. The host of "Real Time with Bill Maher " is in his final year of a contract with HBO. Always one to provoke people, he has a new film documentary coming out in the fall that makes fun of religion. WKSU's Mark Urycki reports.http://www.wksu.org/news/story/22246 Summit County provides funding for two major projects- August 12, 2008 Summit County officials are formally committing support for two major projects " a new hospital and Bridgestone Firestone's new complex. WKSU's Amanda Rabinowitz reports.http://www.wksu.org/news/story/22244 CAK halfway to finishing runway extension- August 12, 2008 Even as airlines are struggling due to high fuel costs, officials at Akron-Canton Airport are moving ahead with a 10-year, 110-million dollar expansion of the airport's facilities. Officials at the airport celebrated a milestone today in extending a runway to accommodate longer flights. WKSU's Karen Schaefer reports.http://www.wksu.org/news/story/22243 |