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Online Auction of Confiscated Fishing Vessel Nets $96,000 for Purchase of New Patrol Boat
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife recently sold a fishing boat that was previously seized from Chase Cominsky, a 37-year-old resident of Hermitage, Pennsylvania. The 22-foot Ranger boat was involved in a highly publicized cheating scandal and was sold through an online auction that came to an end on Tuesday, July 23rd.
Contractor indicted for alleged theft of over $105,000 from Ohio homeowners
CINCINATTI, Ohio — A Hamilton County grand jury indicted a convicted Indiana felon on three felony charges involving the alleged theft of more than $105,000 from 14 Ohioans, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced. According to Yost, Roger Glenn Gray, 52, of Aurora, Indiana, has an extensive criminal record,...
Pedestrian killed in vehicle collision on I-275
SPRINGDALE, Ohio (WKRC) - Authorities have confirmed a pedestrian was killed by a vehicle on I-275. Officers responded to a call of a pedestrian hit on I-275 at around the 43-mile marker at around 2:20 a.m. on Saturday,. The officers confirmed the victim was hit by two separate vehicles. The...
National Night Out Set for Aug. 6 in Wilmington and Blanchester
National Night Out, an event dedicated to promoting police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie, will take place on Aug. 6 from 6 p.m. until dusk in both Wilmington and Blanchester. In Wilmington, the event will take place at the Wilmington Walmart on Progress Way, specifically at the end opposite the main...
Cincinnati Music Festival, Goetta Fest make for a busy Tri-State weekend
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - The Tri-State’s busy weekend continued Friday with Goetta Fest at Newport on the Levee and the Cincinnati Music Festival at Paycor Stadium. Maxwell, Ne-Yo, Fantasia, October London and The Original Lakeside performed on Friday. Saturday’s lineup is headlined by some 1990s R&B heavy hitters like New...
Injury crash blocking traffic reported on Red Bank Expressway in Madisonville
CINCINNATI — A crash was reported on Red Bank Expressway in Madisonville Friday afternoon. It is reportedly blocking both directions of travel near Corsica Place. Cincinnati Police are on scene. Injuries have been reported but have not been confirmed by WLWT at this time. It is unclear what caused...
Jury doesn't believe self-defense claim, convicts gunman in fatal Cincinnati shooting
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A man who claimed self-defense in a fatal shooting in East Price Hill was convicted of aggravated murder. A jury also found Christopher Harris guilty on murder and gun charges this week. Corey Williams was fatally shot on New Year's Day last year on Purcell Avenue in...
Fuyao plant, nearly 30 other area locations raided in massive Homeland Security investigation
Nearly 30 locations in the southern part of Montgomery County have been hit as part of a Homeland Security raid on Friday, a spokesperson for Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) confirmed.
New Ohio law requires schools to honor religious beliefs, free speech
(The Center Square) – Ohio school districts must adopt a policy to accommodate students' sincerely held religious beliefs. The new law, signed Friday by Gov. Mike DeWine, was introduced more than a year ago. It requires the district to adopt a policy prohibiting the encouraging of students, employees, and applicants to specific beliefs or ideas about political movements or ideology. Policies must be adopted to make policies, guidance, and training...
Ohio unemployment rate continues to rise
(The Center Square) – Ohio’s unemployment rate continues to rise, and revised figures show jobs are leaving the state. Statistics from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services showed the state’s unemployment rate rose to 4.4% in June from 4.2% in May, while the labor force participation rate increased to 62.1% from 61.9% the same month. The national unemployment rate is 4.1%. ...
Hot and dry weekend on tap as drought conditions continue to impact northern Ohio
Greater Akron remains under a "moderate" drought and there's little relief in sight this weekend. The latest map from the U.S. Drought Monitor has all of Summit County and Medina, Wayne, Portage and Stark counties are under drought conditions. ...
Ohio congressional candidate gets 30 days in jail after pleading guilty to felony
PAINESVILLE, Ohio - A Lake County Common Pleas Judge on Thursday sentenced the Democratic congressional candidate challenging incumbent GOP U.S. Rep. Dave Joyce of South Russell to 30 days in the Lake County jail after he pleaded guilty to a felony charge of filing a false voter registration. The Lake...
Pedestrian hit and killed on I-275 westbound in Springdale
SPRINGDALE, Ohio — A pedestrian is dead after she was hit by two vehicles on the interstate overnight, according to the Springdale Police Department. Officers responded to reports of a female pedestrian walking in the westbound lanes of Interstate 275 near Chesterdale Road in Springdale around 2:20 a.m. While police were on their way, the call was upgraded to a pedestrian struck.
Crash with injuries reported on OH-28 in Milford
MILFORD, Ohio — A crash was reported on State Route 28 in Milford Friday morning. It was reported near the intersection with Branch Hill-Guinea Pike at 9:09 a.m. Emergency crews are responding to the scene. Injuries have been reported but have not been confirmed by WLWT at this time....
Structure fire reported on Brandywine Lane in West Chester Township
CINCINNATI — A structure fire has been reported on Brandywine Lane in West Chester Township. Butler County emergency crews are responding to the scene, in a residential area. The extent of the damages is unknown at this time, but no injuries have been reported. Click the video player above...
'Safe Surrender Day' offers fresh start for accused Hamilton Co. juveniles
The so-called "Safe Surrender Day" encourages juveniles with warrants to arrive at the courthouse between 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Friday, July 26. This is the third event of its kind since the program began earlier this year. Since then, dozens of young people have safely surrendered in Hamilton County,...
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