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Suspect in months-long crime spree indicted on 20 charges
SPRINGBORO, Ohio (WKEF) -- Police say they have arrested a suspect in a "crime spree" that lasted several months in 2023. Springboro Police say residents reported a string of burglaries and attempted burglaries from July 28 to Oct. 4, 2023. During that time, someone would burglarize occupied homes late at night, often while the residents were asleep. Police say the suspect got in through unlocked windows and doors in Springboro, Miamisburg, Miami Township, Dayton, Centerville and Vandalia.
Washington Township man sentenced for machine gun possession
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WDTN) — A Washington Township man will be spending the next several years behind bars. The DOJ’s Southern District of Ohio says Alex Jaques, 23, was sentenced Wednesday to serve six years in prison. Jaques’ sentence results from possessing a machine gun. According to the DOJ, Jaques used “multiple firearms” to fire […]
Teacher facing termination for allegedly ‘falsifying sick time’ to attend Nashville concert sent co-workers photo, texts
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WXIX) - We are getting a closer look at why a teacher in Greater Cincinnati’s second-largest school district faces termination for allegedly “falsifying sick time” to attend a Nashville concert. The Lakota School Board’s attempt to fire Eileen Washburn is on hold, at least...
Miami University awarded $10M to acquire suburban office park
CINCINNATI (Cincinnati Business Courier) - Miami University was awarded $10 million from the Butler County Board of Commissioners on April 29 to further its goal of creating a new advanced manufacturing and innovation hub in the region. Butler County awarded Miami the funds to acquire the former Vora Technology Park...
Woman charged in crash that sent two children to hospital
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, OH (WXIX) - A Tri-State woman is facing charges, accused of causing a crash that sent two children to the hospital. Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers say they believe Larissa Brumley, 28, was under the influence when she crashed an SUV on January 11. Troopers say Brumley was...
Multiple crews called for Butler County house fire
BUTLER COUNTY, Ohio (WKRC) - A family was forced out of their home early Sunday morning after a fire broke out in Butler County. It happened just after 2:30 a.m. in a mobile home park on Germantown Road just north of Middletown. Upon arriving, firefighters found heavy flames coming from...
Dayton Barbecue Company has grand opening at Lebanon’s Hidden Valley Orchards
The Dayton Barbecue Company has kicked off its grand opening weekend today, May 1, at Hidden Valley Orchards in Lebanon. “I am truly looking forward to finally being available during a set schedule and provided our customers with an unforgettable experience,” Owner Eric Evans said. “To kick off opening week, with the partnership of HVO, we are giving away something special but the only way to get the item is by ordering a mystery item on the menu.”
Deputies investigating Jefferson Twp. incident
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Deputies are searching for a suspect after an incident late Wednesday morning. According to Montgomery County Regional Dispatch, deputies were called to the 200 block of Liscum Drive in Jefferson Township on reports of a burglary around 11 a.m. 2 NEWS crews on scene saw a large police presence at the […]
Suspected murder weapon, alleged affair discussed in quadruple murder trial
HAMILTON, Ohio (WXIX) - Gurpreet Singh was back in the courtroom Wednesday as detectives unpacked bags of evidence, including the suspected murder weapon. A detective said the murder weapon shown to the three-judge panel was a Ruger SR9. That weapon, according to the prosecution, is what killed Gurpreet Singh’s wife...
Hamilton ranks lowest in Ohio for pedestrian, bicycle safety; looks to improve
During a five-year study period there were more than 130 vehicle crashes that resulted in either serious injury or death. The city found nearly 50% of those crashes happened on 10% of their streets.
Cruel April brings 5 big restaurant closures, but 6 new openings provide some solace
April was a particularly cruel month for me, as it saw the closure of one of my favorite local diners as well as a Northern Kentucky Cambodian spot I once included in my list of the best restaurants in Greater Cincinnati. On the upside, we also saw the opening of a new Downtown lunch and dinner spot, a high-end (and very good) new restaurant in Madisonville and a cool, Asian-style tea shop in Covington. Read on to learn more.
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