CINCINNATI, Ohio — Cincinnati Children’s is set to significantly expand its Liberty Campus, aiming to improve access to high-quality care for children and families in Butler County and surrounding areas. The expansion project includes more than doubling the number of inpatient hospital beds and adding surgical operating rooms. The plan also involves constructing a large […]
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Scioto County grand jury indicts six on multiple charges
SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio — The Scioto County Grand Jury convened on January 3, 2025, returning six public indictments, Prosecutor Shane A. Tieman announced. The defendants, all hailing from Portsmouth and West Portsmouth, face a series of serious charges, including attempted murder and felonious assault. Trevon Watts, 26, Portsmouth, Ohio: Chloe Williams, 23, West Portsmouth, Ohio: […]
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Disgruntled patient attacks staff at Adena Regional Medical Center
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — In the early hours of January 3rd, deputies responded to a call about a disorderly male at Adena Regional Medical Center’s ER department. The incident began around 3:28 AM when the patient, whose name was redacted, demanded more pain medication while being treated for chest pains. According to hospital staff, the patient […]
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Drug bust in Ohio leads to arrest, seizure of narcotics in Ross County
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — In a drug bust on January 5th, local law enforcement apprehended a suspect and seized a variety of narcotics and paraphernalia following an anonymous tip-off about a vehicle allegedly selling drugs to minors. The incident unfolded when deputies were dispatched to Three Locks Road after receiving a report of a blue […]
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Ohio will now impose fees for police video requests
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has signed a groundbreaking law that could reshape public access to police video footage. The new legislation, House Bill 315, permits law enforcement agencies to charge up to $750 per video for processing public record requests. This includes footage from police dashboard and body cameras, as well as […]
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Radioactive nightmare: A community’s fight for survival amid soaring cancer rates
PIKETON, Ohio — Pike County, Ohio, is facing a severe health crisis that’s attracted national attention. The region has some of the highest cancer and premature death rates in the U.S. This alarming trend is linked to decades of uranium enrichment and ongoing demolition at the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant. A study by Joseph J. […]
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Toddler found wandering alone in Ross County for the second time in less than a year
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — For the second time in less than a year, a toddler was found wandering unattended in the small community of Bourneville in Ross County. According to the report provided by the Ross County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy was dispatched on January 2 after a good Samaritan spotted the child, allegedly only […]
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Ross Co. Sheriff Crime Log – January 7, 2025
The Ross County Sheriff’s Office reported a diverse range of incidents on January 7, 2025, involving both criminal and non-criminal activities. Notable occurrences include two non-suspicious deaths, an unruly juvenile case, a reported assault, and theft at a state park. Additionally, reports of aggravated menacing and disorderly conduct were documented, alongside non-criminal emergencies like a […]
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Ohio Supreme Court to hear public records dispute involving Ohio A.G.
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Supreme Court is preparing to hear arguments in a pivotal public records case involving Attorney General Dave Yost and the Center for Media and Democracy (CMD). At the heart of the dispute is a 2020 records request from CMD, seeking communications between Yost’s office and two prominent conservative organizations: the […]
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Crash with possible injuries along Lancaster Pike in Circleville
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio – Emergency crews are responding to a motor vehicle accident in the 200 block of Lancaster Pike in Circleville. The crash, which reportedly occurred around 2:00 PM, may involve injuries, according to initial reports from dispatchers. First responders have been dispatched to the scene, and updates on the situation are expected as more […]