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Suspect identified in assault on Cincinnati police officer at Sawyer Point Park

Already nine large-scale solar projects are either operational, under construction or planned for four counties within an hour’s drive of Cincinnati in Clermont, Clinton, Highland and Brown.

Joe Burrow went down while scrambling during 11-on-11 Thursday afternoon. While the Bengals have yet to provide an update, ESPN NFL reporter Dianna Russini tweeted that sources confirmed the QB was dealing with a calf strain.

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 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.

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.

Investigators seized over a pound of methamphetamine and 2.5 ounces of fentanyl. The latter doesn't seem like much, Ellis said, but that weight in fentanyl is the equivalent of 20,000 lethal doses.

This year's senior class has a 37-3 record in their first three seasons, and Wyoming has a 67-game regular-season win streak entering this year.

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.

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."

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

WCPO has reported on various off-campus parties in CUF that blocked traffic or caused property damage. Early Sunday, four people were shot after a party.

Ohioans for Child Protection SNAP have made a formal request to Attorney General Dave Yost asking him to conduct a statewide investigation of the history and scope of child sexual abuse and its covering up by the state's Catholic dioceses.

In her verdict, the judge noted she was convinced that Mixon and Ashley Meek, the woman who accused the Bengals RB of waving a gun at her, had encountered each other. However, she did not find enough evidence that Mixon was guilty of a crime.

Cincinnati police said a woman was shot while driving in Madisonville early Friday morning.

Last June, District Chief of Fire Training Hugh Hains said approximately 40 people have retired from the department every year for the last four years. While they're getting recruits, the fire department is not getting enough to fulfill the shortage.

One person is in the hospital after a late night shooting in Walnut Hills, Cincinnati police said.