COLUMBUS, Ohio— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director Mary Mertz today announced that ODNR has begun outfitting all natural resources and wildlife officers with body cameras. “Body cameras are becoming an increasingly important piece of technology in all areas of law enforcement,” said Governor DeWine. “These new cameras have […]
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Former NYPD cop sentenced in death of his 8-year-old son
NEW YORK CITY, New York — A former New York City police officer has been sentenced for the death of his 8-year-old autistic son. 45-year-old Michael Valva was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison. According to the Suffolk County Prosecutor’s Office, Valva forced his two sons to sleep on the concrete floor in […]
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Ross Co. has highest number of distracted driving crashes in southern Ohio
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — According to the Ohio Highway Patrol, Ross County has the highest number of crashes involving distracted drivers in southern Ohio. Since 2017, the patrol reports that over 620 vehicle crashes have occurred in the county. In 2022 alone, there have been 40 vehicle accidents, one of which was fatal. Route 159 […]
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Ohio ICE agent indicted on sex trafficking charges
CINCINNATI, Ohio — Andrew Golobic, 51, of Cincinnati and Mason, Ohio, is scheduled to appear in federal court at 1:30 p.m. today in Cincinnati. His case was unsealed this morning. A federal grand jury returned a seven-count indictment on Wednesday charging Golobic with sex trafficking using force, fraud, or coercion, depriving individuals of their civil […]
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A deputy’s quick actions save a motorist from drowning
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A motorist is lucky to be alive today thanks to a Franklin County deputy. According to the sheriff’s office, a 9-1-1 call came in Thursday afternoon regarding a vehicle that had went into the water at Alton Darby Creek near the area of Walker Road. Reports say the vehicle was filling with […]
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McDonald’s selling double cheeseburger for 50 cents today
McDonald’s is selling its double cheeseburgers for 50 cents Thursday and Friday, when you order food through the fast-food chain’s app. The burgers, which usually cost $2.89, will be 50 cents when you use the chain’s app and pick the order up. The offer is for a limited time at participating locations and is in effect as long as supplies […]
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Movie starring Robert De Niro will shutdown route 35 this weekend
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A portion of U.S. 35 in Greene County will have short-term closures on Saturday during filming for an upcoming movie. The Robert De Niro movie “Wise Guys” has been filming in the region. The two-time Academy Award winner will star opposite himself as mobsters Vito Genovese and Frank Costello in the Barry […]
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Route 180 restricted after rollover crash in Ross Co.
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Fire and rescue personnel responded to a one-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon. The call came in around 4 p.m. According to initial reports, the crash happened in the 8000 block of Route 180. First responders on the scene said one person was trapped inside the wreckage. The vehicle, law enforcement said, was […]
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Governor taps Wagner special prosecutor as next director of DPS
Governor Mike DeWine today announced that he will nominate Andy Wilson as the next Director of the Ohio Department of Public Safety. Formerly the Clark County Prosecuting Attorney, Wilson currently serves as the Governor’s Senior Advisor for Criminal Justice Policy. Wilson was a key player in the conviction of George Wagner last month in Pike […]
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Truck hits bicyclist near Chillicothe
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Rescue crews responded to a crash along Route 28 in Ross County. According to initial reports, a truck hit a person on a bicycle. First responders at the scene said the bicyclist was suffering from an apparent leg injury. The individual was transported to Adena Regional Medical Center for evaluation and […]