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Medical care can cripple people financially. So, some UC surgeons are combining competition and compassion to find a solution for the patients they care for.

The East Central High School football program is a way of life for the Maxwell family. "They're just great individuals," East Central coach Jake Meiners said. "I love every single one of them. And they're definitely a special part of East Central football." It's why this season carries extra significance for senior outside linebacker Dylan Maxwell and his father, Randy Maxwell, a longtime assistant coach who was a member of the 1993 state runner-up team.

Officers responded to the intersection of Rockdale and Harvey avenues around 5:21 p.m. after receiving a shot-spotter activation. They blocked off an area several blocks south of Rockdale Park for several hours. When they arrived, they did not find a victim. Nia Booker, 34, was shot in that area before being driven to UC Medical Center with critical injuries. She died soon after her arrival, CPD said. Her child survived and is listed in critical condition, according to CPD Lieutenant Jonathan Cunningham. No information was provided about how far along Booker was in her pregnancy. Cincinnati police said they have no suspect information at this time and the investigation is currently ongoing.

As part of the screening process, VA facilities across the country are conducting toxic exposure screenings. According to the VA they’ve conducted more than four million so far since Aug. 10. Ellen Graf with the Cincinnati VA Medical Center said they’ve conducted 23,000 and counting.

According to investigators, Kara Hyde left her mother's home on Dec. 5, 2021, and has not been seen since. Later this week, her mother Lisa told WCPO a group of people will be searching a few areas for Kara with the help of a private investigator.

As part of the screening process, VA facilities across the country are conducting toxic exposure screenings. According to the VA they’ve conducted more than four million so far since Aug. 10. Ellen Graf with the Cincinnati VA Medical Center said they’ve conducted 23,000 and counting.

The Dearborn County Council provided $800,000 in funding this year for local EMS agencies — nearly double the previous funding. Last week, the WCPO 9 I-Team revealed EMS problems, including ambulance units not responding to emergencies in the county.

Ben Dusing, who is appealing a three-year suspension of his law license, is joining forces with Ukrainian Patriot, a Kyiv-based nonprofit that will pay him to manage its relief operations in the war-torn city of Kherson. The deal calls for Dusing to drive an ambulance and deliver supplies to war victims, while raising money for the effort in the U.S. and Ukraine.

Pregnant 34-year-old Nia Booker was shot before being driven to UC Medical Center. She died soon after her arrival. Her child survived and is listed in critical condition, police said. It is unclear how far along Booker was.

While former Highland County deputy Jonathan Malone didn't intentionally shoot and kill a Hillsboro man last July, a jury must decide if the way Malone handled the situation recklessly caused the man's death.

This year's senior class has a 37-3 record in their first three seasons, and Wyoming has a 67-game regular-season win streak entering this year.

Tony Behrens is one of only 25 grill masters to receive the title of "Grill Master Legend" from Longhorn Steakhouse after grilling more than 1 million steaks. He received a gold chef coat and a check for $5,000.

Future of Ohio constitution to be decided Tuesday after end of early voting

Milford bakery a finalist for "The Best Bakery in Ohio"

Hamilton youth organization to offer after-school program at Wilson Middle School

Early voting ends in consequential August special election

Nation's largest paddlefest draws thousands to Ohio River after prior year was canceled due to severe weather

Crossroads said the space will be re-imagined to focus on events and entertainment options like hosting concerts or stand-up shows. It will no longer function as a tranditional site.

While he was not criminally charged, Bengals RB Joe Mixon is being sued by the family of the teen shot near his home earlier this year. Mixon's sister and her boyfriend were charged in the shooting. The teen's family said Mixon was negligent.

Investigators seized over a pound of methamphetamine and 2.5 ounces of fentanyl. The latter doesn't seem like much, Ellis said, but that weight in fentanyl is the equivalent of 20,000 lethal doses.

Hamilton County Judge Ralph Winkler held his annual "Back to School Adoption Day" on Friday. Ten local children found their forever families through the day.

Popular Tri-State Luke Skywalker impersonator 'Fluke Skywalker' allegedly accessed child porn while he was at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, a place where he previously volunteered, the prosecution said in court Friday. John Stevens, 59, of Loveland, is facing 11 charges of pandering sexually oriented material involving a minor or impaired person. Stevens was arrested on July 19.

Jay Volker has experienced a whirlwind of sorts since being named the Beechwood High School head football coach in March. Beechwood (14-1 in 2022) is the reigning three-time Kentucky Class 2A state champions. The expectation is to play for yet another state title in Lexington at the end of the season.

Some in Cincinnati have been getting the Buckeye Reporter in the mail recently, which looks like a local newspaper on first glance, but experts said it isn't what it appears to be. In the issue mailed out, articles quote several Republican politicians in favor of Issue 1, which would make it harder to change Ohio's constitution.

Popular Tri-State Luke Skywalker impersonator 'Fluke Skywalker' allegedly accessed child porn while he was at Cincinnati Children's Hospital, the prosecution said in court Friday. John Stevens, 59, of Loveland, is facing multiple charges of pandering sexually oriented material involving a minor or impaired person. Stevens was arrested on July 19 on eight counts but earlier this week, a grand jury returned an indictment with a total of 11 charges.