we examine the start of the Gary Keesee Jr. trial, including the charges he faces and the connections to Faith Life Church. We also look at the push for an Ohio gas tax holiday and a new health insurance agreement between Columbus City Schools and its employees. Plus, we spotlight a central Ohio toy drive supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities, efforts to grow Columbus’ film industry, and a prostate cancer survivor whose diagnosis ultimately helped uncover another serious health condition. Kevin Landers joins to talk about a disturbing case involving a patient who had the wrong leg amputated.
(1:35-4:05) Gary Keesee Jr. Trial
The trial of Gary Keesee Jr. begins in Knox County as he faces 32 charges, including 13 counts of rape and five counts of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor. We examine his ties to Faith Life Church, the church’s response and the decision to bring in a Licking County prosecutor for the case.
(4:06-7:50) Ohio Gas Tax Holiday
Ohio lawmakers are considering legislation that could provide temporary relief at the pump. We break down the proposed gas tax holiday, the positions of the two gubernatorial candidates and concerns about how a reduction in gas tax revenue could affect road funding.
(8:06-15:18) Columbus City Schools Health Insurance
Columbus City Schools and the Columbus Education Association reach an agreement over employee health insurance costs. We explain the proposed premium increase, the district’s insurance funding shortfall and how the dispute developed over rising health care expenses.
(15:33-22:23) Throttle for Toys
We talk with Will Sorrell, of Sorrell & Company, along with Sarah Grace Miller from Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio about Throttle for Toys, a Central Ohio car and motorcycle event benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio. The event combines a toy and book drive with a community gathering designed to support families facing difficult medical circumstances.
(22:38-30:45) Columbus Film Incentive
Director of Film Columbus John Daugherty joins us to discuss the Columbus Motion Picture Incentive, a program designed to support local filmmakers and strengthen Columbus’ film industry. We discuss the projects already receiving funding, eligibility requirements for the next round and the growth of film production in Central Ohio.
(31:15-40:03) Prostate Cancer & Kidney Disease
Prostate cancer survivor Tim Madden shares how his 2021 diagnosis ultimately helped doctors discover a separate, serious blood disease before it progressed further. He also discusses his kidney failure, the loss of his son due to kidney failure and his campaign to find a kidney donor through GiveTimLife.
(40:33-46:43) Wrong-Leg Amputation
10TV's Kevin Landers joins us to talk about a story of a southeast Ohio woman who's filing a lawsuit against a Marietta hospital after surgeons removed the wrong leg during a cancer surgery.