Governor DeWine used his line-item veto authority to strike more than 60 provisions from the new budget bill before signing it... Will the legislature attempt to override them? State Representative Ty Mathews joins us (at 12:05) --- We're now officially into the second half of 2025... Despite numerous challenges in the first six months of the year, a new survey finds the vast majority of small businesses are optimistic moving forward (at 26:23) --- As families enjoy summer vacation season, PETA is launching a new attack on the tourism practices of marine parks such as Sea World (at 47:30)

Throwback Thursday: Everyone knows why Americans celebrate on the 4th of July, right? Just wait until you learn about the shocking results from a survey on what young people understand about the Independence Day holiday (at 12:39) --- Many people - young and old alike - don't know that not all the delegates to Congress were in favor of declaring independence from England... leading to a heated debate at the State House in Philadelphia on one warm July night in 1776 (at 21:22) --- An All-American collection of recipes from Kyra's Kitchen! (at 41:15)

A few years ago, the fireworks law changed in Ohio - but fireworks didn't get any less dangerous - and that's just one of many risks that go along with the Fourth of July holiday... Reminders to keep you safe, because no one wants to spend the holiday at the emergency room - or worse (at 13:51) --- What's Happening: An old-fashioned ice cream social to celebrate Independence Day at the Hancock Historical Museum... and that's just the start (at 23:36) --- Tiffin's Ritz Theatre has announced their upcoming season of live music and more (at 45:03)

A new financial report set to be released later this month shows the nation approaching a crisis of credit card debt... with an alarming number of families already there (at 12:46) --- More than 60-million people will be on the road this week, and two-thirds will take a road trip at some point this summer... but too many will be traveling in vehicles that are potentially unsafe (at 21:21) --- What's Happening: Details on upcoming programs, events and activities at the Findlay Family YMCA (at 42:21)

Findlay Auditor Jim Staschiak explains his concerns over the city taking ownership of more flood-zone properties without further environmental studies (at 13:59) --- To wrap up Elder Abuse Awareness Month, some helpful advice on avoiding online financial fraud that is becoming more sophisticated and harder to detect (at 24:43) --- How does your drinking water taste? A simple filtration system can not only improve the flavor, but make it healthier as well (at 32:53) --- ICYMI: A reminder from NHTSA about the dangers of kids and hot cars (at 53:30)

In a new Bankrate survey, more than three out of four Americans say they are not financially secure - and almost half say that it takes at least a six-figure salary to live comfortably... Does that mean we've reached a new benchmark for financial contentment, or a new low in confidence? (at 13:49) --- How much spending are you trying to squeeze into the warm weather season? Before you break the bank, try these tips to make the cost of summer fun more manageable (at 23:01) --- Another collection of recipes from Kyra's Kitchen! (at 41:39)

Project Yellow Light... A peer-to-peer campaign to help combat distracted driving among teens during the '100 Deadliest Days of Summer' and beyond (at 14:27) --- Opponents of Medicaid provisions in the President's giant tax and spending bill have been very vocal about the number of people who would be impacted by cuts to the program... What about the impact to small business? (at 22:28) --- Extreme heat isn't the only danger our pets face during the summer months... How to protect them from other risks that often go overlooked (at 45:46)

In their just-released survey of company CEOs, the IBM Institute for Business Value found business leaders seeking a crystal ball to help navigate a roller-coaster of economic change... and they're turning to AI for the answers (at 14:16) --- Findlay Mayor Christina Muryn shares a recap of this year's US Conference of Mayors annual meeting, held last week in Tampa, Florida (at 22:25) --- What's Happening: Plenty of programs and activities to keep everyone busy through the month of July at the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library (at 45:32)

Of all the challenges we have in the American healthcare system, one of the most serious is a lack of family physicians... Why are so few medical students interested in becoming primary doctors? (at 13:29) --- Community and Business Spotlight: Members of the 'fun crew' at Provision Living Senior Living Community explain what makes their facility stand out when it comes to caring for the needs of older adults (at 21:04) --- What's Happening: Spend your summer enjoying the many programs and activities offered in the month of July from the Hancock Park District (at 40:46)

Summer isn't wasting any time in making its presence felt... Bringing conditions that can be dangerous - even potentially deadly - to the entire state this week (at 15:08) --- We're not the only ones who will be suffering over the next several days... What pet owners need to know about keeping our animals safe in the extreme heat (at 25:49) --- The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall is coming to Fostoria this week... a display recognizing and honoring the 50th anniversary of the end of the war (at 47:22)