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Newport launches new Fourth of July event featuring rides, games and fireworks
NEWPORT, Ky. — Cassie Pennington with Newport on the Levee said this eve of Independence Day marks the start of a new tradition. "This is just the first of many years to come," Pennington said. "This is Newport Blast." Featuring rides and games and a Rozzi fireworks and drone...
KSP crime report shows significant increase in human trafficking crimes
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - KSP’s newly released ‘Crime in Kentucky’ report covers a wide range of serious crimes committed across the commonwealth. While human trafficking crimes make up a small percentage of overall offenses in Kentucky (0.03%), they’ve made the biggest jump, percentagewise. The report shows a nearly 40 percent rise from 2022 to 2023.
Man said shooting in cul-de-sac was self-defense. Judge called it 'vigilantism'
Sean Donovan said he acted in self-defense when he shot a man last year after a confrontation on a West Price Hill cul-de-sac. But at a bench trial in April, a judge found Donovan guilty of charges including felonious assault. ...
Man indicted for shoplifting at Hamilton Walmart with fake gun
BUTLER COUNTY (WXIX) - Police in Fairfield Township say a man shoplifting from Walmart pulled a gun on employees as they tried to stop him from stealing. Now police say they have identified, arrested, and indicted the man behind the trigger. Two years ago, police were called to the same...
Greenfield pharmacy robbery possibly linked to others, officials said
GREENFIELD, Ohio — Following the recent robbery at a Rite Aid pharmacy in Greenfield, authorities are investigating a potential connection to a series of similar incidents across the state. Before the Greenfield robbery, another Rite Aid pharmacy fell victim to a robbery in Ada, Ohio, raising suspicions of a...
Indiana Department Of Natural Resources Launches Contest For Wildlife Artists
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is looking for artists for its Fish and Wildlife Art and Photo Contest!. Beginning in early 2025, you will have the option to purchase your Indiana hunting, fishing, trapping or combination license as a durable card. DNR says these will hold up better to outdoor conditions.
New life ring law and rescue drones help, but Lake Michigan swimmers still vulnerable
A good swimmer, Thomas Kenning waded into the Lake Michigan water that he’d already decided was too treacherous at Porter Beach. Just hours before, he’d explained why to his 9-year-old daughter — told her about the high waves and the rip currents. But on that day, June 27, 2022, he and his family...
Indiana Police Now Allowed to Use Chokeholds, New Use of Force Policy Explained
STATEWIDE — Police in Indiana now have to follow the same rules when it comes to using chokeholds on the job. The Indiana Law Enforcement Academy has established a new use of force policy stating that chokeholds can only be used in a situation in which serious bodily injury could happen to an officer. The […] The post Indiana Police Now Allowed to Use Chokeholds, New Use of Force Policy Explained appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Indiana Supreme Court rules local judge ‘erred’ in not allowing for jury trial in former FWFD captain, VeoRide lawsuit
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A lawsuit between a former Fort Wayne Fire Department (FWFD) captain and scooter rental company VeoRide can move forward with a jury trial, the Indiana Supreme Court ruled Tuesday. The state’s highest court ruled that Allen Superior Court Judge Jennifer DeGroote erred by entering a...
Balloon Glow is a no go. Popular summer event not happening at ex-Coney Island property
Balloon Glow − a popular hot air balloon and fireworks display − is not happening at Coney Island this year despite advertisements for the event on the shuttered amusement park's website, according to a spokesperson for the property owner. Before the park's closure in December, the event was set for Wednesday evening with 10 fully inflated hot air balloons tethered down at Coney Island. ...
Killers denied parole for murder of Cincinnati officer
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Two cop killers will remain locked up after they were denied parole. In 1978, Wayne Reed and Russell Bell murdered Cincinnati Officer Charles Burdsall. Both Reed and Bell have been locked up since March 1979. They had a parole hearing on May 30. This week, they were...
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