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(source:wcpo.com) An investigation is underway into an alleged kidnapping hoax in Green Township. Police say Adam Hoover’s Facebook posts, about being forced into the trunk of his car amid threats to his family, were written while he was at a home in Miami Township. Hoover’s charged with making false alarms. Butler County Teacher Accused of […]

(source:wlwt.com) Butler County Sheriff’s deputies have arrested Andrew Markham on several warrants. Markham is the man who defended himself on the department’s Facebook page, leading to several tips on his whereabouts. Markham was arrested for burglary, assault, and abduction. He’s currently being held at the Butler County jail. Butler County Teacher Accused of Duct-Taping and […]

(source:wlwt.com) Butler County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating abuse claims against a substitute teacher. The unidentified person is accused trying to restrain a student with duct tape, and slapping another with a ruler while making a racist comment. Edgewood School officials say the teacher was immediately removed from the building. Read more Police Shoot Robbery Suspect […]

(source:wlwt.com) Changes to Cincinnati’s vicious dog law are going to city council. A council committee approved a proposed dog ordinance, yesterday, that requires dogs to be leashed, and creates an animal task force that would deal with irresponsible pet owners. Bans on pitbulls were written out of the proposal. Police Shoot Robbery Suspect in East […]

(source:wcpo.com) Cincinnati Police shot an armed robbery suspect in East Price Hill. Officers say they were called to a robbery in progress on Fairbanks Avenue. When approached by the police, the robber pointed a shotgun at the two cops. At that point, both officers shot at the suspect. The suspect is in serious condition, and […]

The University of Cincinnati women’s basketball team got some unexpected help from one of their conference opponents. According to the team’s Instagram, Tulsa University’s team invited UC’s team on their flight to Cincinnati, after UC’s flight was cancelled. The Lady Bearcats play their final regular season game, against Tulsa, tonight at 7:00, inside Fifth Third […]

(source:wlwt.com) Plans to charge tolls to pay for a new I-75 Brent Spence Bridge have cleared a hurdle in the Kentucky legislature. The state house has approved a bill, allowing public-private partnerships on some projects. However, it slaps long-term restrictions on tolling drivers. The measure goes to the Kentucky senate. Career Criminal to Retire in […]

(source:wlwt.com) A shift in ownership of the Horseshoe Casino Cincinnati shouldn’t create any hassles for customers. Rock Ohio Ventures has bought out Caesars Entertainment’s 20% stake in the Horseshoe to take full control of the venue. Caesars will still manage the casino and its rewards program. Career Criminal to Retire in Prison After Killing Father […]

(source:wcpo.com) A career criminal could spend the rest of the rest of his life in prison for killing a Cincinnati father of six. Frank Curtis was sentenced, Wednesday, to at least 31 years in prison for his conviction on murder and robbery charges. Curtis gunned down Daryl Chapman, last year, during a holdup. Governor Kasich […]

(source:wlwt.com) Medical marijuana shops will be banned in Hamilton. The city council voted, last night, to forbid the establishment if the drug is legalized in Ohio. A group is working to force a vote on the matter this fall. Governor Kasich Outlines Ohio Plans In State of the State Address Colerain Township Fire Leaves Dozens […]

(source:wcpo.com) Ohio governor John Kasich is calling for a mix of tax cuts and increases to boost the economy. The republican delivered a “state of the state” address last night in Wilmington.Kasich wants to reduce income taxes, and increase them on business revenue and cigarettes. He presented the governor’s award to Mt. St. Joe basketball […]

(source:wlwt.com) A new study calls the Ohio River the most polluted waterway in the country. The Ohio River Valley sanitation commission says 23 million pounds of chemicals were dumped into the river in 2013, mostly from pesticide runoff. Greater Cincinnati water works officials say special filters keep toxins out of the water supply. Colerain Township […]