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Friday night is the 46th annual Delhi Skirt Game. During the event, male softball players dress as women to help raise money for families on the west side.

The festival will feature more than 30 musical artists — including headliners Dan + Shay, Old Dominion, Chris Young and Alabama. Jo Dee Messina is another iconic name on the lineup. Lainey Wilson, one of the most popular, female country artists right now, will also take the stage in West Chester. https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/butler-county/west-chester/everything-you-need-to-know-ahead-of-west-chesters-new-country-music-festival

Police said Miquan Barfield was arrested following a police chase. He is accused of murdering Nia Booker, who was nine months pregnant at the time of the shooting. Her baby survived.

Jill McCormick in Liberty Township said the designated shopper for her Kroger delivery order hadn't messaged for a while when her bank notified her of a charge to her account in access of $2,500.

Growing up with a love for stunts and acrobatics, Elijah Kirk joined My Nose Turns Red in Cincinnati. From there, he became a pro on the German wheel and got an opportunity with Cirque du Soleil.

Frustrated home buyers are finding themselves outbid over and over this year, with so few homes for sale and bidding wars over many of them. When will things improve?

All four design concepts vow to provide safe and separate walkways for pedestrians and bicyclists, split from vehicular traffic streams. The walkways are also designed to meet standards set by the Americans with Disabilities Act on railing height and sidewalk width.

A Middletown 4-year-old shot himself in April after finding his adult brother's loaded handgun in a car. Now, his brother is being charged with child endangerment as officials look to crack down on avoidable accidents.

Nia Booker was pronounced dead at the hospital after a shooting in Avondale, Cincinnati police said. She was nine months pregnant, and her baby survived. Police said a 22-year-old man was arrested for her murder Thursday.

Jon Kitna quickly snaps the ball and moves to the right side of the offensive line to block some defenders who are not even half his age. The former longtime NFL quarterback is wearing long sleeves and shorts while wearing a 'Hawks' hat. Watching Kitna play center is clearly out of the ordinary for those who haven't been to a practice during this new era of Lakota East football. However, the offensive drill isn't a joke. In fact, Kitna raises his voice at a wide receiver for missing an assignment during an early morning practice this week.

As the 2023-24 school year approaches for Cincinnati Public Schools, district administrators are working to ensure busing runs smoother than it did last year. CPS parent Derek Drifmeyer described busing last year as "totally unreliable." He said multiple times one of his daughters was dropped off on the wrong side of a busy road, but that wasn't the only issue.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is expected to make an announcement about Northern Kentucky's Fourth Street Bridge. An unofficial gathering is happening at 7 p.m. Thursday called "The People's Hearing" where members of the Devou Good Foundation and others will lay out their proposals for a project to replace the aging structure.

Senate President Matt Huffman blamed certain Republicans like John Kasich, Bob Taft and Betty Montgomery, for why Issue 1 went down. He also said that if abortion passes in the next election, there's a good chance it will reappear for elections to come.

A Cincinnati organization that helps transgender youth feel and look their best is getting a new space in Silverton nearly triple the size of their OTR spot.

Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders said the case is indicative of a much larger mental health and public safety issue plaguing the area. "Unless they seriously injure or kill someone, we can't lock them down and get them the treatment they need," Sanders said. "By then, it's too late."

Jonathan Malone was charged eight months after the shooting on July 17, 2022, when Richard Poulin, 58, from Hillsboro, was shot and killed by a Highland County Sheriff's deputy. Jurors listened to two days of testimony, including that from fellow deputies working that night, self defense experts and from Malone himself.

Reporters at the Bengals-Packers joint practice in Cincinnati said Packers lineman Elgton Jenkins swung at DT D.J. Reader, hitting the side of his helmet. After the practice, Reader called Jenkins a "JAG -- just a guy."

The I-Team obtained a letter sent by the Ohio Department of Development to Hillcrest’s owner, Canada-based Innergex Renewable Energy, questioning the project’s workforce documentation and threatening prosecution.

From phone and online scams to fraud and even physical abuse, there are so many crimes targeting seniors. It's something the Hamilton County Prosecutor's Office is hoping to crack down on with its new Elder Justice Unit.

Mason High School football players and coaches participated in a team camp in June that built chemistry. Mason opens this season against visiting Gahanna Lincoln Aug. 18.

Indian Hill coach John Rodenberg, Moeller coach Bert Bathiany and Sycamore coach Scott Dattilo joined the podcast to discuss their teams before the first Friday night of the season on Aug. 18. Rodenberg, who is starting his 30th season overall as a head coach including the 26th year in Greater Cincinnati, is in his second season with the Braves. Indian Hill, which returns more than 20 players from a year ago, opens the season against visiting Roger Bacon Aug. 18. Indian Hill senior quarterback John Podojil, senior defensive back/wide receiver Danny O'Brien and senior offensive lineman/defensive lineman Gabe Oakes joined the discussion on this episode. Bathiany, the former Lexington Catholic coach, begins his first season with Moeller, which opens the season against visiting Indianapolis Ben Davis Aug. 18 at Mount St. Joseph University. More at https://wcpo.com/HSinsider

A Wawa gas station is making its way to Clermont County's Union Township. The new business comes as the area is making an effort to boost its businesses and entertainment.

Ohio's Issue 1 has failed. Here's how the issue's rejection will impact the state of Ohio.

The statewide measure failed 57% to 43%

The inaugural Voices of America Country Music Festival will be Aug. 11-13. The festival will begin at 1 p.m. daily. The festival will feature more than 30 musical artists — including headliners Dan + Shay, Old Dominion, Chris Young and Alabama.