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The Butler County Sheriff's Office is moving forward with plans to implement body cameras after receiving a state grant in December. On Monday, the Butler County Commissioners awarded a contract to the company that will supply the equipment. Butler County Sheriff, Richard Jones previously felt his deputies didn't need body cams. "We already have transparency here at the Butler County Sheriff's Office and we couldn't afford them. They were very expensive—still very expensive," he said. "If it wasn't for the grant that we're receiving for this, we still wouldn't be able to afford them." Jones said he knows the state wants law enforcement agencies to have them.

The Pilkingtons said their pet bobcat, Bane, was potty-trained on their toilet and ate a nontraditional diet because he didn't like raw meat. But according to state statute, it's illegal to possess a bobcat unless at a zoo, wildlife rehab center or sanctuary.

Kentucky Fish & Wildlife seized a Grant County family's pet bobcat in February. The family, and a district judge, are trying to ensure the bobcat finds a home and will not be euthanized.

Richard Purdue spent $72 for a yearly family membership to the Kroger Rx Savings Club in 2019 because it was touted as a way to "drastically" reduce prices on prescriptions. Instead, he found out he was paying more than retail.

Two Colerain Township parents are charged after prosecutors say their 4-month-old starved to death. Officials claim the parents never sought medical treatment during the mom's pregnancy and after her home birth.

The City of Milford shared photos Tuesday afternoon of Food Network star Guy Fieri filming his hit show "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" downtown. Fieri's Camaro was parked outside the Governor as he and his crew filmed inside.

Ohioans will likely vote if abortion should be legal this November, but legislators passed a resolution making it harder to amend the state constitution.

The Forest Hills Board of Education unanimously approved a 6.9-mill levy, which includes a 5.4-mill operating levy and a 1.5-mill permanent improvement levy, in January to deal with rising costs, inflation and revenue simply not keeping up.

EV buyers are discovering some of the vehicles they had their eye set on no longer qualify for a tax rebate. Why and what you can do.

Dizzy Peyton has instilled a winning culture as NKU baseball's Head Coach. Assistant Head Coach, Ryan Mavriplis is a key contributor. Mavriplis has Down syndrome, but he is still 'one of the guys.'

Investigator's have not identified the victim. Police have not said if they are looking for a suspect.

A juvenile is dead after an early morning shooting at a home in Winton Hills, the Hamilton County Coroner's Office said. It occurred shortly before 2 a.m. Tuesday in the 600 block of Strand Lane.

On Monday, Darbi Boddy called for the board to vote on changing the two policies for transgender students, but the majority of the board decided to hold off, and discuss the issues during their May 5 committee meeting.

Bengals players are returning to Cincinnati for offseason workouts. DJ Reader said losing in the AFC championship was "worst feeling ever," as head coach Zac Taylor said they're ready to improve on last year.

The Main Street Pop-Up Program would put small businesses in about 26 currently vacant storefronts. Council members agreed it's a good idea but suggested having the program in multiple neighborhoods.

The semi-annual event is running from April 17-23 with three-course meals available from more than 40 restaurants around the Tri-State, including James Beard Award finalist Mita's.

Mt. Healthy Police said 6-year-old Layla told them she was dropped at the intersection of Hamilton and Kinney avenues. Her mother said Layla is on an individualized education plan (IEP) and should have been escorted to the front door of her day care. Instead, she was dropped off and the shuttle drove away.

Voters who want to cast a ballot in the May 16 Kentucky Primary have until 4:00 Monday to register. There are several ways to register or check to see if you are already registered including going to the county clerk’s office and doing it online.

Community members, family and friends said goodbye to North College Hill father of four William Dunson on Saturday. The 50-year-old was one of two people killed in a crash on Hamilton Avenue on March 31, just days shy of his 51st birthday. Read more: https://bit.ly/3oiwv1m

Community members, family and friends said goodbye to North College Hill father of four William Dunson on Saturday. The 50-year-old was one of two people killed in a crash on Hamilton Avenue on March 31, just days shy of his 51st birthday. Read more: https://bit.ly/3oiwv1m

The Boone County Board of Education passed a resolution Friday that authorized the litigation, which claims social media has negatively affected children. In the resolution, the board of education said "social media is harmful to the mental, behavioral and emotional health of youth and is associated with increased rates of depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, eating disorders and suicide."

A flyer posted to the front doors of a Wilmington shelter threatened those that are homeless. The shelter and mayor of the community said the threatens are disheartening, but they want to meet hate with kindness.

For the first time in a decade, the number of overdose deaths in Hamilton County has decreased, according to the Hamilton County Addiction Response Coalition's annual report.

On Thursday, residents supported Bethel's police chief at a village council meeting after an I-Team report showing his troubling past. Chad Essert's personnel records with other agencies show he was cited for alleged misconduct as an officer.

According to Senate Bill 241, resident owners of farmlands of five or more acres, the owner's spouse and their dependent children can hunt or fish freely on their own property without a permit. Tenants and their dependent children also have the same freedom, if the property is rented.