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Highlighting Ohio and her people who shaped our country during America's 250th birthday
This Fourth of July, as our country celebrated its 248th year as a nation, we took the opportunity to pause and reflect on our shared identity as Americans. Independence Day is a momentous time to recognize and celebrate our nation's strength and feel gratitude for the many wonderful reasons we are proud to be Americans — and Ohioans. July Fourth is more than just a date on the calendar — it's a day of deep significance and one of the best celebrations of the year. ...
How long after the holiday can you shoot off fireworks? OSHP also cracking down on aggressive drivers
HUBBARD, Ohio (WKBN) – $2.3 billion dollars. That’s how much money Americans spent on fireworks in 2023. And once again this year sales of fireworks are skyrocketing — pun intended. First News spoke with representatives from Wholesale Fireworks Friday morning, who said sales were steady at their...
Fort Mitchell donates funds to fix shelter roofs at DCCH
At its June 24 city council meeting, Fort Mitchell city government donated $5,898 to DCCH Center for Children and Families to fix a shelter roof on their festival grounds. Police Chief Rob Nader presented Denise Govan, president & CEO of DCCH Center with the donation check. The DCCH Center recently...
NKY Health Dept. offers free naloxone, training in response to Boone County overdose alert
The Northern Kentucky Health Department is distributing free naloxone spray as well as other harm-reduction supplies and offering free training on Friday, July 5 from 2 to 4 p.m. in response to the recently issued overdose alert in Boone County. The alert was issued earlier this week after 17 nonfatal...
Hebron development gains approval for zone change
The Boone County Planning Commission approved a zone change that encompasses portions of three properties, eventually making way for the proposed The Shoppes at Hebron Pointe development. The vote took place at a regularly scheduled planning commission meeting on Wednesday, July 3. Pending final approval from the Boone County Fiscal...
Kentucky Teacher of the Year speaks out against school choice amendment
This story was initially published with incorrect data regarding Calvary Christian School’s student body size; it has been updated to reflect the correct data. 2024 Kentucky Teacher of the Year Kevin Dailey doesn’t think school choice is the real issue behind Amendment 2, a proposed constitutional amendment on the ballot this fall to allow state funding for schools outside of the current public school system.
Norwood man returning home on medical flight after being hit by drunk driver in Las Vegas
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - A Norwood man has been in the intensive care unit in Las Vegas hospital since Father’s Day after he was injured in a car crash. Bradley Bognar was hit by a drunk driver while riding in a taxi. His wife said he’s scheduled to return to Cincinnati on a medical flight on Friday.
Boone County approves commercial development near Richwood Road
The Boone County Planning Commission approved a concept development plan and several variances that will pave the way for a new commercial development near Richwood Road. The request was made on behalf of Richwood Development LLC, a holding company owned by Boone County resident Milanben Patel, to allow for the development of an approximately 28,000-square-foot commercial complex with five buildings. The vote took place at a regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, July 3.
Controversy brews over council member-funded speed bump in Clermont County
NEW RICHMOND, Ohio (WKRC) - A speed bump is causing quite a controversy in the village of New Richmond. The speed bump is on Front Street, just north of the main riverfront area. New Richmond Village Administrator, Kathryn Bailey, said the speed bump is needed because of drivers speeding through...
Marine from Mason killed during motorcycle crash
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A U.S. Marine from Warren County will be laid to rest after a fatal crash on Father’s Day. On Sunday, June 16, Lance Corporal Noah Lippeatt, 21, of Mason, died in a motorcycle crash, according to Mason City Schools. Lippeatt was reportedly in Washington D.C. and headed to visit family members. […]
Crash partially blocking traffic on I-75 near Ezzard Charles Drive
CINCINNATI — UPDATE: The scene of the crash has cleared and all traffic is moving at a normal rate. Traffic is partially blocked on northbound Interstate 75 near Ezzard Charles Drive, following a crash with injuries Friday evening. Ohio Department of Transportation cameras show emergency vehicles blocking the right...
Cal Basketball Upsets Cincinnati, Greets Oscar: 1959 Semifinals
Cal's Top 50 sports moments countdown features the memorable 1959 encounter between Cal and Oscar Robertson, where Bob Dalton's disarming introduction to the basketball legend set the stage for a legendary upset. Oscar Robertson scored 19 points and 19 rebounds against Cal in 1959. Cal's Bob Dalton and Jack Grout...
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