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Electronic recycling event to take place at Riverside High School Aug. 6
FRANKLIN TWP. ― A free electronic recycling event is set to take place at Riverside High School in early August. Franklin Township officials have announced that the recycling event will take place at the school from 2 to 6 p.m. Aug. 6. According to the event flier, no appointments are necessary and there will be a drive-up style for drop-offs.
Motorcycle crash with injury reported on Verona-Mudlick Road in Verona
VERONA, Ky. — A motorcycle crash was reported on Verona-Mudlick Road in Verona Sunday evening. It was reported near Porter Road at 10:15 p.m. A motorcycle reportedly went off the roadway. Emergency crews are responding to the scene. Injuries have been reported but have not been confirmed by WLWT...
Good Samaritan was killed while assisting other motorists on US 31
EDINBURGH – The Bartholomew County Coroner’s Office has identified the Good Samaritan who died in a Thursday accident on North US 31 near County Road 800 North as 39-year-old Pawel Wierzbicki of Pennsylvania. The cause of death is listed as massive trauma to the lower extremities. He was...
Indiana State Police K9 Gifted Protective Vest
BREMEN, Ind. — Indiana State Police K9 Daisy was gifted a bullet and stab protective vest over the weekend thanks to a donation from the non-profit organizations “Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.” The vest honors a previously fallen police K9 from Des Moines, Iowa, Hobbs with a memoriam embroidered on the vests front. It was […] The post Indiana State Police K9 Gifted Protective Vest appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Rep. Sue Errington to Host Town Hall Meeting on High School Diploma Redesign Proposal
MUNCIE, IN—The Indiana Department of Education recently announced plans to significantly redesign Indiana’s high school diplomas solely as the “GPS Diploma” and “GPS Diploma Plus” starting with the Class of 2029 (this upcoming academic year’s eighth graders). This would completely erase the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and the Core 40 with Technical Honors.
Mostly cloudy Sunday, humidity climbs over the next few days
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A nice weekend continues in Indiana with more clouds today. Humidity climbs later today and ramps up midweek. TODAY: Mostly cloudy should hold through most of the day. A stray sprinkle may be possible, but the vast majority remain dry for today. Humidity starts to climb later today. High temperatures in the […]
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IMPD: 1 injured after reported road rage shooting in west Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS — Officials with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department said an apparent road rage incident on the west side of Indianapolis led to a shooting Sunday evening. According to officials in the department, officers responded to the 6400 block of W 11th Street Sunday evening on a report of a person shot. IMPD said that […]
1 hospitalized after shooting in East Price Hill
EAST PRICE HILL, Ohio (WKRC) - One person was hospitalized following a shooting Monday. It happened around 3:15 a.m. on Woodlawn Avenue in East Price Hill. Authorities said a man was struck in the leg and taken to UC Medical Center. It remains unclear if police have a suspect.
Crash with injuries reported on Linn Street in the West End
CINCINNATI — A crash was reported on Linn Street in the West End Sunday evening. It was reported at the intersection with West Liberty Street at 10:41 p.m. Emergency crews are responding to the scene. Injuries have been reported but have not been confirmed by WLWT at this time....
Joe Mixon notably brings up Bengals when talking about fit with Texans
Former Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon has had nothing but nice things to say since his trade to the Houston Texans. That hasn’t changed with training camps starting to kick off around the league — but Mixon’s new comments are interesting. Speaking with the media recently,...
Ohio gets millions from the feds to plug abandoned oil, natural gas wells
Ohio is getting another chunk of money from the Biden administration to clean up and plug abandoned oil and natural gas wells that plague the state's countryside. The Interior Department has awarded the state $57.25 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the federal law passed in 2021 that commits $1.2 trillion to fix roads and bridges, expand internet access, provide access to clean water, improve ports, invest in public transportation and other purposes. The law provides $16 billion to address what the Biden administration calls legacy pollution by reclaiming abandoned coal mines and plugging orphaned wells.
Ohioan Neil Armstrong became the first person to walk on the moon 55 years ago
On July 20, 1969, awestruck viewers around the world watched on television as Ohioan Neil Armstrong become the first person to walk on the moon. Armstrong was born in Wapakoneta, Ohio, and spent his childhood moving because of his father’s career as an auditor with the state. He lived in 16 different...
Defection…Top 6A RB from Simon Kenton takes his talents to Anderson HS in Ohio… @rell_turner1 @CoachEvanDreyer
Turner led the classification in rushing yards from scrimmage in ’23. Durrell Turner was among the top junior RBs in Kentucky’s “Big Boy” classification (6A) a year ago. You would think Roy Lucas and his charges would be excited about his return. However, that little thing called transfer makes predicting any success from year to year a dicey proposition. Turner will play at Anderson HS outside Cincinnati, OH in ’24 and the RB is already stockpiling some offers.
Christner maintains two-stroke lead over Kumfer in 100th Men’s Metro golf tourney
GRANGER — Austin Christner outshot fellow Mishawaka resident Jonah Kumfer by two strokes on their incoming nine holes Sunday at Knollwood Country Club’s East Course and took the midway lead in the 100th Greater South Bend Men’s Metro Golf Tournament. The 28-year-old Christner, who led after the first round at Elbel Park Saturday after shooting a two-under 70, shot a three-over 39 on his first nine holes, the East Course’s back nine, allowing the 21-year-old Kumfer, a senior...
Rides, games, food highlight busy weekend at Butler County Fair
BUTLER COUNTY, Ohio (WKRC) - Rides, games, and food highlighted the weekend at the Butler County Fair in Hamilton. The grandstand is hosting different entertainment each day, including a tractor pull event that will return on Monday. A rodeo is set for Tuesday and the demolition derby is Wednesday through...
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