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'It's a process.' Cooper football sets its own standard after 2023 state final appearance
The Cooper Jaguars were one of two Northern Kentucky teams that advanced to the 2023 Kentucky High School Athletic Association football state championships. Since they return 100 percent of their offensive production and the majority of their defense, many believe they can return to Kroger Field this fall. To the casual fan, the...
Ohioans to watch at the Olympics
LeBron James will carry the American flag during Friday's opening ceremonies for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, but he's not the only Ohio athlete worth watching in the weeks ahead. Why it matters: Fourteen Ohio natives will compete for Team USA, including several with Northeast Ohio connections. Plus: Ohio...
Republicans Really Wish Trump Hadn’t Picked J.D. Vance
Some Republicans are starting to seriously regret Donald Trump’s vice presidential nominee, Ohio Senator J.D. Vance. It’s been only one week since Vance was nominated at the Republican National Convention, and already his own party members are expressing severe doubts about Trump’s pick. The former president’s allies have acknowledged that nominating Vance was the product of Trump’s absolute certainty that he would be able to defeat Joe Biden in November. While Vance wouldn’t do much for swing voters or independents, he would likely shore up support among Trump’s base. But ever since Biden passed the torch to Vice President Kamala...
‘It’s frustrating because we’re split in half.’ Ohio counties cut into 2 congressional districts
Tuscarawas County is a county divided. The northeastern Ohio county is split into two congressional districts — the 6th district and the 12th district. “It’s frustrating because we’re split in half,” said Tuscarawas Democratic Party Chair Gail Garbrandt. “People don’t know what part of the county’s in six and what part of it’s in 12. […] The post ‘It’s frustrating because we’re split in half.’ Ohio counties cut into 2 congressional districts appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Ohio advocates plan to hold lawmakers accountable with anti-gerrymandering reform
Ohio advocates believe lawmakers will finally be able to be held accountable now that an anti-gerrymandering constitutional amendment will be on the November ballot. Unsurprisingly, politicians who benefit from the redistricting process are not in favor of losing that power. Ohio could look drastically different in the coming years. “It was such an incredible feeling […] The post Ohio advocates plan to hold lawmakers accountable with anti-gerrymandering reform appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Developer: Plans to transform Tri-County Mall in Springdale back on
SPRINGDALE, Ohio — Tri-County Mall has been a shell of its former self since it closed for good more than two years ago. Chain link fences and weeds now cover spaces that once were filled with shoppers. In its heyday, the mall was a magnet for families who lived...
Mechanical bull, hundreds of other items from Bobby Mackey's to be auctioned
WILDER, Ky. (WKRC) - Bobby Mackey is cleaning house with the big move of his club. The reportedly haunted honkey tonk moved temporarily to Florence. The Wilder location will be demolished and rebuilt. Before that happens, hundreds of items will be auctioned off, including El Torro, the mechanical bull which...
St. Henry edges Highlands in tiebreaker at Highlands Invitational
While only the top four scores are used for a team score, the fifth score on a high school golf team can prove to be vital. That was the case on Wednesday at Kenton County Golf Course’s Pioneer Course, St. Henry defeating Highlands on a tiebreaker at the Highlands Invitational.
Police: several persons of interest after 2 masked men burn pride flag in Latonia Lakes
Kenton County police say there are several persons of interest in a potential hate crime investigation, stemming from a July 13 incident in Latonia Lakes. During the incident, two masked men burned a pride flag posted on a private residence on Club House Drive in the early morning hours. The...
Lakota's new superintendent focuses on improving district culture and test scores
Ashley Whitely is Lakota Local Schools' new superintendent, but she's not a new face to the Lakota community. Whitely used to teach English at Lakota East High School and has lived in the district for several years. Her daughter is in the district and will be in seventh grade this fall. "I was not...
Kit salon opens in Fort Thomas with commitment to community
Kit salon in Fort Thomas is named after Molly Hardin’s grandmother, and her old styling tools are proudly displayed on the wall inside the shop. Hardin said owning a salon was a dream come true—though a dream she didn’t really know she had as a full-time interior designer and part-time hairstylist. Hardin is a Fort Thomas native who worked at the building’s former tenant, Salon on Highland. She has been licensed for 15 years, but this new venture is her first time owning a salon.
Teen to be tried as adult for killing of 21-year-old UC student
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A teenager will face charges as an adult for shooting and killing a UC student. A Hamilton County Juvenile Court judge just made the decision. 21-year-old Benjamin Addison died back in March. He tried to stop two people from breaking into his car on Highland Avenue in Mount Auburn.
UC's 'Remote Area Medical Clinic' offering free services at St. Xavier High School
CINCINNATI — The University of Cincinnati's "Remote Area Medical Clinic" is offering free medical services this weekend in an effort to make sure everyone has access to healthcare. The services being offered include medical, vision and dental screenings and consultations at St. Xavier High School. On Thursday, WLWT was...
Man charged in deadly crash from several months ago
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - A Cincinnati man is now facing charges for a deadly crash that happened nearly four months ago. Dennis Muse is accused of aggravated vehicular homicide in Hamilton County, court records show. Cincinnati police believe Muse caused the death of 41-year-old Geoffrey Johnson, of Cincinnati, in March. The...
Restoration work on Theodore M. Berry International Friendship Park begins
For the last two years, parts of Cincinnati's Theodore M. Berry International Friendship Park have been a construction zone. Gravel and dirt have replaced some of the park's beautiful and symbolic features, as well as its carefully selected landscaping. But starting Thursday, those features are coming back. And officials say...
USA Olympic Coach & Hall of Fame recipient: Mary Lee Tracy on all things Olympics!
Mary Lee Tracy has a pretty lengthy list of accolades—President and Head Coach of Cincinnati Gymnastics Academy, USA Olympic Coach, 2008 USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame recipient, Mother, Grandmother, Mentor… the list goes on and on! Listen as we chat with Mary about some of her favorite memories attending the Olympics, why Simone Biles is the GOAT, and how competitive sports can affect your mental health—at any age.
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