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'I have to save her': Woman saves sister's life hours after graduating with health degree
AURORA, Ind. (WKRC) - A local teenager is now breathing easy, something that was nearly impossible for her on Thursday night. Bella Harrison's sister, Alexis Harrison-Ochs, was celebrating her graduation at the Greendale Wings and Rings when Bella started choking. Luckily for the family, Harrison-Ochs had just hours prior graduated with a health science degree from the Southeastern Career Center, and knew exactly what to do in that situation.
High-ranking Coast Guard official from Indiana removed for misconduct
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Timothy Beard, master chief petty officer for the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve, was permanently removed from his position Wednesday following an investigation on misconduct allegations. They relieved Beard, citing a “loss of confidence” in his judgement and ability to “fulfill his assigned duties.”
Investigation into Walton mayor reveals repeated misuse of city funds
Walton released its final report of a months-long investigation into former Mayor Gabe Brown, and it reveals repeated misuse of city money and property. The report included seven key findings, according to special counsel Bryce Rhoades at a City Council meeting on Tuesday evening. The findings include misuse of a city-owned vehicle and gas card, using a city plow for personal gain, and numerous instances of inappropriately authorizing payments to contractors, totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Flash flood warnings issued Wednesday morning in NKY in wake of heavy rain and storms
Flash flood warnings have been issued Wednesday morning in parts of Northern Kentucky. According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, Boone County, Gallatin County, and Grant County counties in Northern Kentucky are under a flash flood warning until 11:15 a.m. The following areas in Owen County are also under a flash...
Crash with injuries reported on I-75 in Crittenden
CRITTENDEN, Ky. — A crash was reported on I-75 in Crittenden. Emergency crews are responding to the scene. Injuries have been reported but have not been confirmed by WLWT at this time. Click the video player above to watch other afternoon headlines from WLWT News 5. This story was...
Dearborn County Clearinghouse hosting event to address hunger awareness
DEARBORN COUNTY, Ind. — Many people are lucky enough to know when their next meal will be or what tomorrow's outfit could look like. But for other people, that is not always the case. To address that, the Dearborn County Clearinghouse is hosting a Hunger Awareness event as they...
Cincinnati man gets 20 years in prison following fentanyl death
COVINGTON, Ky. (WXIX) - A Cincinnati man was sentenced to 20 years in prison after he was found guilty by the Eastern Kentucky District Court of distributing fentanyl resulting in death. Dominic Jackson, 31, was sentenced on Thursday. He had previously pleaded guilty in federal court. According to his plea...
Tuesday marks 36 years since 27 people were killed in Carrollton bus crash
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Tuesday served as a somber reminder that it's been 36 years since 27 people were killed when a drunk driver hit a bus in Carrollton. On May 14, 1988, a drunk driver hit a bus on Interstate 71 in Carroll County that had 67 people on board.
Crash blocking traffic reported on I-71 in Verona
VERONA, Ky. — A crash was reported on I-71 in Verona. It is reportedly partially blocking the southbound lanes. Emergency crews are responding to the scene. No injuries have been reported at this time. Click the video player above to watch other morning headlines from WLWT News 5. This...
Mercer County Schools hold mock bus accident drill on anniversary of Carrollton bus crash
HARRODSBURG, Ky. (FOX 56) — Mercer County Schools will conduct the first mock bus accident drill in the district in just a few days. It was not a coincidence that the drill was announced on the anniversary of one of the most deadly crashes in history. On May 14,...
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