Campus in the Winter | The Wright State Guardian

From local happenings to national topics and global events, here is the news worth knowing from the week of Jan. 15, 2024. 

Local

Transgender candidate cleared to run for Ohio House

The Mercer County Board of Elections chose to not disqualify Arienne Childrey, a transgender Democrat from Auglaize County running for the Ohio House, after Childrey did not include her previous name on petition paperwork, according to the Associated Press. 

Childrey legally changed her name in 2020 and was unaware of the law requiring a previous name be included in files. The board officially cleared Childrey to run on Thursday, Jan. 18.

National

Trump wins Iowa Republican caucus

On Monday, Jan. 15, the Associated Press called the Iowa Republican caucus race, showing Donald Trump winning with 51% of the votes. Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley were the runners-up with 21.2% and 19.1%, respectively.

Warriors assistant coach dies at 46

On Wednesday, Jan. 17, the Golden State Warriors assistant Coach Dejan Milojević died at age 46 after suffering a heart attack, according to a press release from ESPN. 

“This is a shocking and tragic blow for everyone associated with the Warriors and an incredibly difficult time for his family, friends, and all of us who had the incredible pleasure to work with him,” Warriors Head Coach Steve Kerr said in an official statement.

Global

Explosion in Nigeria kills 3, injures over 75 others

The Associated Press released footage of an explosive blast that killed three people, injuring 77 others in southern Nigeria on Tuesday, Jan. 16. Rescue workers continue their search for people who might still be trapped under the rubble.