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JD Vance pushed an anti-LGBTQ, anti-DEI questionnaire on diplomats as a senator
Ohio Senator and Republican Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance tried to bulldoze qualified diplomatic officials’ nominations if he thought they were too "woke" to serve, a new report shows. According to the Washington Post, Vance pressed would-be diplomatic appointees on their stance on LGBTQ+ rights, representation, and commitment to...
Ohio bill advanced to observe daylight saving time permanently
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A bipartisan Ohio bill to urge observing daylight saving time permanently has taken another step forward at the Statehouse after passing the House last year. Concurrent Resolution 7 was considered in a Senate General Government Committee hearing late last month, marking the first time the bill has been debated at the […]
Global software outages affect northwest Ohio
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Several local agencies and businesses were affected by Friday’s global outages from a faulty cybersecurity update. CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity firm, said one of its updates affected customers using Microsoft Windows -- leaving behind technological problems across the world. Read more about the incident at the link here.
Ohio Medical Doctor Sentenced to Prison for Health Care Fraud Scheme
July 19, 2024, Press Release from the United States Attorney's Office, Northern District of Ohio: TOLEDO – Ankita Singh, 42, formerly of Maumee, Ohio, was sentenced to 26 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Jack Zouhary, for her role in a durable medical equipment (DME) scheme that defrauded the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Medicare Program. She was also ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $4,470,931.02, serve two years of supervised release, and pay a special assessment fee of $600.
DeWine appeals after Presidential Disaster Declaration denied
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Ohio Gov. DeWine is sending his request for federal assistance back to President Biden after being denied. According to a release, the U.S. federal government denied the requested Presidential Disaster Declaration, which DeWine requested in June. DeWine’s request was the second PDD request, which would provide funding and resources for eight […]
Kentucky Changers: A mission project helping communities across the state
MAYSVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky Changers were hard at work in Maysville July 6-12, rounding out their third and final project. According to Missions Strategist Joe Ball, Kentucky Changers is a program that strategizes to engage teenagers in home repairs in the communities served by the organization during the summer.
CPD: Police investigating deadly shooting in Hartwell
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Cincinnati Police have confirmed that a man has died after a shooting in Hartwell Saturday night. Officers were dispatched to the intersection of Galbraith Road and Vine Street outside the Hartwell Recreation Center shortly before 9:30 p.m. for a reported shooting. Police said a man in his...
Cincinnati Zoo to start new Halloween tradition with thousands of carved pumpkins
Ever wanted to see Fritz or Fiona carved on a pumpkin?. The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden announced a new holiday tradition featuring thousands of carved pumpkins this fall. And you can bet that many of these pumpkins will feature adorable zoo animals. The event, called "Jack O’ Lantern Glow,"...
Search continues for missing Hamilton teenager
HAMILTON, Ohio (WKEF)-- One mother is still devastated after her daughter has been missing for five months. The family of seventeen-year-old, Adrianna Ortiz, said she ran away from her grandfather's house in Hamilton back in February earlier this year. Dayton 24/7 Now's Kysha Hancock spoke to her mother who said...
Suspect hurt bailing from car in wild police chase
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - A suspect was hurt bailing from a vehicle during a police chase in Oakley, according to Cincinnati police. It happened in the 4200 block of 31st Avenue shortly before 1:30 p.m. Saturday. The suspect’s injuries were described as “minor” and police say they found a gun lying...
Cincinnati shelters hit record high amount of pets at facilities, offer free adoptions
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Workers at Cincinnati Animal CARE Humane Society said they have more dogs and cats at their facilities since opening four years ago. Across its two locations at Colerain and Dane Avenue, along with its foster homes, the shelter has more than 800 animals up for adoption. 200 dogs are at the Colerain facility alone.
Beechmont Avenue closed due to crash
ANDERSON TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WXIX) - Beechmont Avenue is shut down in eastern Hamilton County due to a crash with injuries, according to Cincinnati police. It was reported just before the Little Miami River at 12:42 p.m. Saturday. Ambulances were sent to the scene, police say. It’s not clear how long...
Mid 80s with cloud cover to wrap up the weekend, storms on the way
Another great day in the Miami Valley with low humidity, sunshine, and temperatures around 80 degrees. Tomorrow will be the same in terms of temperatures, but we will see partly to mostly cloudy skies through the day, with no rain in the forecast. Chances of storms arrive in the afternoon on Monday, isolated in nature, and highs in the mid 80s. Tuesday and Wednesday will feature the best chances of scattered storms this week, with temperatures cooling by the middle of the week to the lower to mid 80s. Storm chances taper off Friday, where the sun will return, and by Saturday, the upper 80s will return.
Noelvi Marte's lifeless performance will remind Reds' fans of former Cubs' nemesis
Noelvi Marte's 2024 struggles continued on Friday night against the Washington Nationals. The Cincinnati Reds have received little-to-nothing from Marte since the infielder returned from his suspension late last month. Marte was popped with an 80-game suspension following his use of Boldenone — a performance enhancing drug — and left...
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