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John Stevens, 59, had multiple pictures and videos on his phone that show "very young female children" engaging in various sex acts with adult males, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for Hamilton County Dave Wood said in court earlier this month. Stevens was arrested on July 19. He was charged with eight counts of pandering sexually oriented material involving a minor or impaired person. Wood said Stevens had three videos and five images on his cell phone and that the content was "too profane to say out loud in front of the media." He's now facing 3 additional child porn charges.

The zoo celebrated Fritz's birthday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday with special food and drink items like watermelon-flavored ICEEs and dole whip, as well as watermelon carving stations and watermelon candy samplings. Guests also enjoyed birthday cake from Busken Bakery and ice cream from Graeter's starting at noon. Author Richard Cowdrey was on-site to sign his books about Fiona, and visitors will be able to buy a shirt or water bottle celebrating Fritz.

Cell service in Northern Kentucky leaves some residents without service.

The Aug. 8 Special Election is fast approaching and the only thing voters will see on the ballot is Issue 1. Although it's a special election and voter turnout was expected to be low, more people than anticipated have shown up to the polls to cast their ballot on the single-issue election.

Election officials in Clermont County said they prepared for a good amount of early voters for the August special election but weren't sure just how many would show. So far, officials said they're seeing hundreds of voters every day to decide on Issue 1.

The Better Business Bureau warns that the "say yes" phone scam is back, where callers try to get you to answer with the word yes.,

The Better Business Bureau warns that the "say yes" phone scam is back, where callers try to get you to answer with the word yes.,

Whether you like it or not, back to school season is upon us. And all across the Tri-State, parents, teachers and students are prepping for another year. School supplies can get very expensive, especially if you have more than one child. So back to school drives are starting to pop up all across the region to help ease the financial stress.

Kyle Davis was arrested while on duty and in uniform Tuesday, July, 25 by Madison police officers. According to court documents, a girl told officials Davis tried to record video of her while she was using the bathroom at his home.

Starting in the spring of 2025, a 3.5-mile stretch of Harrison Avenue will go from four lanes to three, with just one lane in each direction and a center turn lane, as well as parking on one side of the street.

According to a grand jury indictment, Brandon Claiborne will face two aggravated robbery charges, two felonious assault charges and an attempted murder charge after police said he beat Officer Terry McGuffey with his own baton, tried to "gouge the officer's eyes out" and struck him several times with a Taser on Sunday, July 23.

The office of the state school security marshal is currently finalizing its annual report, which will show how many Kentucky schools still do not have an SRO. As of last August, more than 50% still didn't have the state-mandated positions filled.

Elder senior defensive lineman Henry Heitz feels the electricity in the air when he and his teammates walk down the hill at The Pit on a Friday night. "This is something you can't get anywhere else," Heitz said. "You got a bowl right here. You got the cheering section. People pack in here. It's just a classic, iconic place to be." The Elder football team will sense that pregame anticipation plenty of times this season. The Panthers (10-3 in 2022) have six home games including the first four weeks.

The owner of Helping Hands for Furry Paws animal rescue has been arrested after the discovery of nearly 120 dogs, 30 of which were found dead in freezers, according to the Butler County Sheriff's Office. Ronda Murphy's home was raided late last month. The 60-year-old had been hospitalized but now she's housed in the Middletown Jail and is facing multiple cruelty to companion animal charges.

The Aug. 8 Special Election is fast approaching and the only thing voters will see on the ballot is Issue 1. Some have been confused about what exactly Issue 1 addresses, with ads for and against it mentioning abortion as well as topics like voting rights and freedom.

The University of Cincinnati Bearcats took the field for fall practice for the first time, preparing for the team's first season in the Big 12.

Trayveon Williams has an ankle injury.

Police said Brandon Claiborne, 34, beat Officer Terry McGuffey with his own baton, tried to "gouge the officer's eyes out" and struck him several times with a Taser on Sunday, July 23. "This was an attempted murder of a police officer, no doubt in my mind," Theetge said. "I hope the grand jury saw it that way and we will find out in the next day or so."

Some have been confused about what exactly Issue 1 addresses, with ads for and against it mentioning abortion as well as topics like voting rights and freedom.

The Cincinnati Preservation Association had led the push for landmark designation, with supporters saying the building is architecturally and historically significant. The church and many community members, though, disagreed.

Instead of running as a group like usual, each person from the Tri-State Running Company takes a dog from the Clermont County Animal Shelter for a jog every Monday.

Millions of Hyundias and Kias that are very vulnerable to theft still have not received a free fix from dealers. Here is what you need to do if you drive a Huyndai or Kia with a metal key ignition.

Ohio's 2023 Sales Tax Holiday runs August 4th through 6th. What qualifies, what does not, and why it may expand next year.

Warren County Prosecutor David Fornshell said Darius Deandre Willis, 37, broke into a home at Shadow Lake Mobile Home Village in June 2022 and held three adults and two children at gunpoint.

The positive sample was identified on Monday, but collected on July 18 at the Miller Ecological Park in Lebanon.