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A Winton Woods school employee is on paid leave after they were accused of sending inappropriate texts to a teen. The repot from Forest Park Police said the messages were "sexual in nature." Read more: https://bit.ly/3McvscF

Court documents show Eric Crutcher hit his father multiple times in the head. Weeks later, his dad died. Police expect to upgrade Crutcher's charges.

TSA Precheck and CLEAR both promise to shorten airport lines. But are they worth the extra cost? And which is better?

Months after a coalition of consumer groups asked grocery chains to stop using digital-only coupons, Kroger and its stores are now easing their rules to help Seniors and the smartphone challenged.

The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio's office said Pastor has agreed to plead guilty to honor services wire fraud. He is scheduled for a hearing Wednesday.

A neighbor saved a great-grandmother and her two great-grandchildren from a large Forest Park house fire Thursday evening. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/yc3yu2dx

Cincinnati Children's Hospital plans to extend its roots to Clermont County with a new medical building announced for Eastgate. The new facility will be a medical building intended to house an outpatient surgery center, specialty clinics and an urgent care. The two-story building will sit on Ivy Pointe Boulevard and will span nearly 110,000 square feet.

Cincinnati police officer assaulted at Sawyer Point Park

Middletown police announced they have opened a criminal investigation in connection to Central Connections, a senior services facility that the Council on Aging recently terminated its contract with amid financial concerns.

First responders are working to save at least two people trapped in rising water in the Whitewater River. There is an active water rescue happening right now near the 2000 block of Lenmary Road in Franklin County Indiana, according to Franklin County dispatch.

Crossroads said the space will be re-imagined to focus on events and entertainment options like hosting concerts or stand-up shows. It will no longer function as a tranditional site.

Nation's largest paddlefest draws thousands to Ohio River after prior year was canceled due to severe weather

Milford bakery a finalist for "The Best Bakery in Ohio"

Tony Behrens is one of only 25 grill masters to receive the title of "Grill Master Legend" from Longhorn Steakhouse after grilling more than 1 million steaks. He received a gold chef coat and a check for $5,000.

While former Highland County deputy Jonathan Malone didn't intentionally shoot and kill a Hillsboro man last July, a jury must decide if the way Malone handled the situation recklessly caused the man's death.

Pregnant 34-year-old Nia Booker was shot before being driven to UC Medical Center. She died soon after her arrival. Her child survived and is listed in critical condition, police said. It is unclear how far along Booker was.

Covington police said one person was taken to the hospital after a shooting. Another person was shot. A WCPO crew at the scene said the person was dead at the scene.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

It could take several years for Maui to return to what it was before the wild fire. Is it worth visiting, to support the people there, or should you avoid it?

According to a criminal complaint, an analysis of the woman's phone found that she faked text messages and a voicemail from her landlord saying in part, "I really don't want any African Americans in the house." She is charged with making a false statement to federal officers, a felony punishable by up to five years in prison.

Massachusetts police officer Lavar Gilbert was wearing a new Elly De La Cruz jersey when he was shot in the face. When officers in Cincinnati found out, they worked to get him a new, signed jersey from his favorite player.