WARREN COUNTY, Ohio — Multiple law enforcement agencies are currently in pursuit of a red SUV in Warren County. The pursuit began on Interstate 71, but the exact circumstances leading to the chase are currently unknown. The pursuit has resulted in a standoff with police at I-71 and the Jeremiah Morrow Bridge. Authorities have not […]
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Winter Storm Watch issued for Fayette Co., dangerous wind chills expected
WILMINGTON, Ohio — A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Fayette County in our region, as well as a wind chill watch for the entire Scioto Valley. The National Weather Service has warned that a combination of snow, blowing snow, and the wind is expected to hit the area later Thursday night through Friday […]
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Medpace expands in Cincinnati, creating 1,500 new jobs and investing $150 million
CINCINNATI, Ohio — Medpace, a clinical contract research organization, is set to expand its operations in Cincinnati, Ohio, and will create 1,500 new jobs with an associated payroll of $90 million over the next six years. The company will invest $150 million in its expansion, which will include the construction of a new building and […]
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9-1-1 dispatcher says depression made him set wildfires in Ohio
GALLIA COUNTY, Ohio — An Ohio fire department dispatcher, James Bartles, is accused of setting at least two dozen fires to “distract himself from depression,” according to the U.S. Forestry Service. Bartles appeared in federal court on Tuesday to face charges related to the fires. According to court documents, over 40 suspected wildfires were set […]
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky heads to Washington
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is on his way to Washington D.C. today for a summit with President Joe Biden, and to address Congress in his first known trip outside the country since Russia’s invasion. Zelensky said on Twitter that the visit was “to strengthen resilience and defense capabilities” of Ukraine and to […]
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Winter storm brings dangerous conditions to the region
WILMINGTON, Ohio — The National Weather Service says rain is expected to quickly turn to snow to end the work week. Approximately 1 to 2 inches of snowfall are forecast, with concerns for a flash freeze due to rapidly falling temperatures. This may impact the morning commute on Friday. In addition to the snow, the […]
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Teen siblings involved in alleged assault in Ross Co.
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The Ross County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a reported assault that occurred Tuesday evening on Arrow Lane. A 9-1-1 caller claimed that their younger sibling had hit them in the head with an object and then chased them with a knife. The caller, who has not been identified, and the alleged […]
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Top doctor relieved of duty at Adena Medical Center
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A top doctor at southern Ohio’s most visible medical center has been released from his employment. Dr. Harry Kittaka was the “Chief Transformation Officer” for the entire health organization. The role of the Chief Transformational Officer focused on working with the Adena Medical Group in adapting to changes that are the result […]
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Child porn bust goes down in Pickaway County
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — Sheriff Matthew O. Hafey of Pickaway County has announced that the Pickaway County Sheriff’s Office and the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force have executed a search warrant at an apartment in Circleville, Ohio, as part of an investigation into the sharing of child pornography. The investigation […]
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Ohio General Assembly passes anti-swatting law
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Attorney General, Dave Yost, has applauded the state’s 134th General Assembly for approving legislation that prohibits swatting, the practice of reporting a false crime or emergency with the aim of provoking an emergency response from law enforcement. Yost praised the members of the legislature who helped to advance the legislation, […]