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A provision included in Kentucky Senate Bill 241, which goes into effect immediately, now requires Kentuckians to have a permit to fish or hunt on their own property, if the property is less than five acres. The bill, which predominantly contains language surrounding the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife's need to have a permanent public access easement in the C.F Ataya Wildlife Management Area, was initially vetoed by Governor Andy Beshear on March 24. However, the state's majority-Republican House and Senate both overrode the veto, passing the bill on March 29. The bill was also enacted as an emergency, which means it takes effect immediately. Section 17 of SB241 is what highlights changes to the current fishing and hunting license regulations — found on page 30 of the 48-page bill. Specifically, section 17-4 was amended.

Kings Island opens with new food and attractions

Grass, pollen and dust allergens are high in the Tri-State this season. With the recent sunshine and warmth, many folks who are going out to enjoy the day come home with congestion, watery or itchy eyes and sinus pressure.

Blue Ash's Protect-Ed is installing little white boxes called NanoStrike Technology, meant to keep schools cleaner and fight RSV, flu and allergy-related sickness.

Janaya Glover was one of three people killed in a crash on I-275. The other two were a family friend and AAA worker helping her after her car stopped. Family say the mother of a 2-year-old boy was studying to be a teacher.

There have been over 700 crashes on Glenway Avenue since 2020 — 15 of them involving pedestrians. In an attempt to address issues, officials reduced the amount of lanes for a two-mile stretch.

A power outage sent more than 300 million gallons of raw sewage into Mill Creek and the Ohio River. Six weeks later, the Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati says it's still not sure what caused the "catastrophic failure" that was "outside of its control."

While no charges were initially filed, detectives are speaking to the Butler County Prosecutor's Office about a potential child endangerment charge for a person whose 4-year-old brother shot himself with an unsecured gun in a Middletown park.

Police are searching for a man they say shot a woman in the parking lot of an office building in Springdale. Investigators said they are looking for 28-year-old Evan Tarrance, who will face a warrant for his arrest for felonious assault. He allegedly approached a woman who was sitting in her car in the parking lot and shot her. He ran away from the scene and was later seen leaving in a gray sedan, police said. Keenan Riordan with the Springdale Police Department said the suspect and the victim know each other but was not able to go into detail regarding their relationship. The woman shot is expected to recover and has been able to speak with hospital staff, Riordan said.

Law enforcement are investigating several motorcycle crashes in the Tri-State this week, including two that involved a fatality. Ohio State Highway Patrol data shows motorcycle crashes are down so far this year compared to this time in years past. In 2021, from January 1 to April 10, there were 63 crashes involving motorcycles in Southwest Ohio. That number fell to 56 for the same time period in 2022 and 49 so far this year. The trend is the same statewide.

Why more and more prescription medicines are hard to find this year, and what you can do.

Police are searching for a man they say shot a woman in the parking lot of an office building in Springdale. Investigators said 28-year-old Evan Terrance fled the scene in a gray Honda Civic. It occurred shortly before 10:30 a.m. on Glensprings drive near the Meridian Clinical Research building.

Surveillance footage from a Blue Ash Target captured the October 2022 moment a loss prevention manager punched a woman who police say was instigating an altercation while requesting reparations for her purchase. MORE: https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/hamilton-county/blue-ash/this-is-my-rosa-parks-moment-woman-demanding-reparations-at-blue-ash-target-punched-during-altercation

The Warren County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance with locating a man that is wanted for rape and child porn charges. Police did not provide details surrounding the charges Tyler James Hagens is facing and did not say if they believe there to be more victims.

Inmate escapes from Campbell County Jail.

Leaders with the Cincinnati Recreation Commission (CRC) have been preparing for this season since the pools closed last year. Experts said the biggest challenge right now is finding enough lifeguards so they can open all 23 outdoor pools. Last year, the CRC was only able to open 8 pools at the beginning of the season. And that’s a real possibility this year as well.

Two teens, ages 16 and 17, were shot in what officials described as a drive-by near Woodward High School shortly after the school dismissed on April 4. Students called for better bus systems and consistent school response or interventions when it comes to bullying or fights.

Community members and leaders from Louisville, the state of Kentucky and beyond participated in a vigil Wednesday to honor the five people killed in a mass shooting at Old National Bank Monday morning. Police released 911 calls from the shooting, which includes a call from the shooter's mom asking for police to respond to the bank where she believed something bad might happen.

Wilberforce recognizes Jackie Robinson Day, faces fellow HBCU at Reds Youth Academy

Dozens of AAA employees gathered in Cincinnati Wednesday night to remember Keith Skaggs, a tow truck driver who was killed while helping a stranded driver on the interstate. Two other people were killed in the crash. Their families were also in attendance at the vigil.

Defensive lineman Dontay Corleone could have left with his former head coach decided to go to Wisconsin after last season. Instead, he sat down with his family and said he wanted to represent his hometown. "I just take pride in being from Cincinnati."

Abigail Boyle isn't just a seventh grader at Loveland Middle School. She's also a published author. In fact, she talked at her local library to other kids who hope to one day become authors, explaining her process and giving advice.

Surveillance footage from a Blue Ash Target captured the October 2022 moment a loss prevention manager punched a woman who police say was instigating an altercation while requesting reparations for her purchase.

Aaron Laine, an employee at DeCoach Recovery Centre, said they're seeing people become dually addicted to fentanyl and xylazine, something that is becoming increasingly more common nationwide.

Bethel Police Chief Chad Essert got his job even though he was fired or resigned under threat of termination from three of his six previous jobs in law enforcement, according to his personnel records from prior employers. The WCPO 9 I-Team's review of Essert's personnel records shows he was cited for alleged misconduct as a police officer, including a sexual harassment complaint filed against him by a female officer, intimidation of witnesses, untruthfulness, and disobeying orders, according to those records.