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A Blanchester woman has been living a "nightmare." Tina Christman said sewage has been overflowing into and around her home repeatedly over the last few years — and it’s making her sick. "This was my first little house I got,” Christman said with tears in her eyes. "I was excited because I was homeless for two years and I finally got a place." It was supposed to be home sweet home, but she said issues began after about a year. Over the last four years, Christman said sewage has flooded her home about 10 times.

In Northside, there are plenty of sidewalks, homes and businesses, but green space isn't plentiful — yet, nestled behind a high, black fence on a main Northside street is a bit of an oasis. It's a plot of earth dedicated to trees, lawn and flowers, belonging to Happen Inc., a Cincinnati-based, non-profit that is child and family centered. Tucked into one corner of this plot is the Butterfly Garden, and on a random summer day, teenagers are tending to it as bees buzz between the zinnias and butterflies loll along the hedges of marigolds.

With gas prices rising again, is it time to consider E85 Flex Fuel, or E15 ethanol fuel, which are cheaper? But are they safe for your car?

Bengals running back Joe Mixon was in court Monday afternoon for his trial. He faces an aggravated menacing charge after a woman accused him of waving a gun at her. The first day of the trial adjourned shortly before 4 p.m. and will resume at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday. The alleged victim's testimony will continue with cross-examination from the defense.

The Cincinnati Bengals practiced outside in the rain on Monday, instead of going inside their new practice bubble.

Matthew 25 will deploy a team to the island later this week. It’s nothing new to the organization, which has responded to disasters all across the world already this year — from flooding in Fort Lauderdale to earthquakes in Syria and Turkey.

The new facility will have meeting spaces, a lounge area, gym space and more for local veterans.

Bryce Stewart would have started his junior year at Carroll County High School on Wednesday. A family friend said he was at a friend's house at the time of the shooting. His friend's father was arrested.

Mixon is accused of waving a gun at a woman in January and is facing an aggravated menacing charge. The trial began Monday afternoon, where the judge determined the proceedings would not be allowed to be live streamed; in addition, every witness testifying opted out of audio and video recording, so none of their testimonies could be filmed. Mixon allegedly pointed a firearm at a woman and stated, "You should be popped in the face. I should shoot you, the police can't (sic) get me," according to court documents.

For some teachers, holding their full time teaching position can get in the way of other goals -- like getting a new or higher degree. In the past, pursuing a degree often meant teachers had to quit their full time job, but now a Northern Kentucky University program is seeking to change that. It creates a way for teachers to get a degree while keeping their job in the classrooms.

The summer theme hasn't changed at Stargel Stadium this month. For the Taft High School football team, everything is earned and nothing is given. It's a mantra Taft coach Tyler Williams emphasizes without hesitation entering his third season. What the Senators have added is a 'next man up' mentality, with instruction to the players that change is inevitable so everyone has to be focused on the game regardless of injuries or other adversity during a season.

It's a special first day of school for some Tri-State students. That's because next year, their schools won't exist. All of St. Bernard’s Elmwood Place City Schools will be under one roof in one school. The school district is combining both elementary schools and the high school into one Pre-K through 12th grade building. “It’s going to be both exciting and kind of a relief to have our kids in there under one roof and be a tightened roof,” said St. Bernard - Elmwood Place High School Principal Bret Bohannon.

Next year, all of St. Bernard’s Elmwood Place City Schools will be under one roof in one school. The school district is combining both elementary schools and the high school into one Pre-K through 12th grade building.

Bengals running back Joe Mixon is expected to be in court Monday for the start of his trial. He's accused of waiving a gun at a woman in January and is facing an aggravated menacing charge. Mixon allegedly pointed a firearm at a woman and stated, "You should be popped in the face. I should shoot you, the police can't (sic) get me," according to court documents. The offense allegedly happened the day before Cincinnati took on the Buffalo Bills in the divisional round of the playoffs in the 2022 season.

Police: 4 injured, including 17-year-old, in early morning shooting in CUF neighborhood

'Like parting the sea;' West Chester Police use new tool for incidents during music festival

Dozens release balloons for Nia Booker, the pregnant mother shot and killed in Avondale

Thousands of people lined up to catch a glimpse of the Red Bull Flugtag on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023. Dozens of teams put their homemade flying machines to the test to see you could soar, not sink, over the water.

While Burrow has been spotted at practice since he was carted off the field with a calf injury on July 27, he hasn't been seen participating in any drills. His throwing session Friday afternoon appears to be the first bit of action he's had since the injury.

Realtor Peter Chabris, CEO of The Chabris Group, said the attack and information loss came in one of the hottest housing markets in Cincinnati's history.

The Charlotte City Council recently moved forward on a $400 million tennis complex that could be the new home of the Western & Southern Open. So far, officials in Ohio have pledged $48 million to keep the tournament in Mason.

West Chester police said that while it's impossible to predict what could happen during such a large tournament, they've done extensive planning to make sure they're prepared for any situation during the Voices of America Country Music Festival.

Moeller High School senior Jordan Marshall was named Friday by MaxPreps as one of the nation's top 10 high school running backs to watch this upcoming season. Marshall, who verbally committed to Michigan in March, is listed as the nation's No. 4 running back by MaxPreps. He is the only Ohio football player on the list of top 10 running backs.

What do balloons, UFOs, flying skateboards and FC Cincinnati's Gary the Lion have in common? They're all going to try to fly over the Ohio River this weekend. The Red Bull Flugtag will have roughly 40 teams aiming to take the air over the waters of the Ohio River on Saturday in the hopes their homemade flying devices soar, not sink. Teams of up to five people, bearing names like Cincy Til I Fly, Weenie Hut Jr., and Arabian Flights, will put their human-powered flying machines to the test at Sawyer Point Park & Yeatman's Cove.

Kentucky State Police investigators said on March 12, after pursuing 22-year-old Ryan Mitchell across the river, Savage failed to render aid and kept driving after Mitchell crashed off the side of a two-lane road. Mitchell was found dead at the scene, his car fully engulfed, KSP said. Savage resigned from his position with the Ripley Police Department on May 26, the day the indictment came down.