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Crash with injuries reported on Tamme Road in Jackson Township
WINCHESTER, Ohio — A crash with injuries has been reported on Tamme Road in Jackson Township. Brown County emergency crews, along with units from the Ohio State Patrol, are responding to the scene. The extent of the injuries is unknown at this time. This incident was first reported at...
Tri-State officer on administrative leave following arrest
BROWN COUNTY, Ohio (WXIX) - A Tri-State police officer is on administrative leave following his arrest. Officer Zachariah Smith with the Union Township Police Department has been put on leave as part of an internal investigation, according to Chief Anthony Rees. Smith was arrested on May 29 for domestic violence,...
Archives: Northern Kentucky fisherman saves people on rooftops during 1997 flooding
FALMOUTH, Ky. — Over 25 years ago, heavy rains in the Northern Kentucky area caused the Licking River to rise well above its flood stage, including in Falmouth. It happened in early March 1997. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, flood waters reached 50 feet at its height, the worst in the town's history.
North Adams runner, coach earn top SHAC boys track and field honors
The 2024 Southern Hills Athletic Conference Boys Track and Field Athlete of the Year and Coach of the Year were honored at the SHAC spring sports banquet, with both individuals from North Adams. The Boys Track and Field Athlete of the Year is Cody Hesler of North Adams, who won...
Polly Jackson - Juneteenth Cincinnati Shorts
Born enslaved, Polly Jackson and her sister Lindsey moved to a small community near Ripley, Ohio, in 1840. Soon, they became part of the Underground Railroad. This short will tell Polly's story — including her particularly clever, ferocious method for deterring slave catchers from capturing people escaping to freedom.
Johnson, Frost collect top SHAC girls track and field honors
The 2024 Southern Hills Athletic Conference Girls Track and Field Athlete of the Year and Coach of the Year were recognized at the SHAC spring sports banquet. The Girls Track and Field Athlete of the Year is Payton Johnson of Peebles. Johnson won the long jump, 100m dash and 200m dash at the 2024 SHAC meet.
Tri-State river town seeks famous riverboat for new landing, some residents say 'hold on'
NEW RICHMOND, Ohio (WKRC)- The Village of New Richmond is looking for a showpiece to accompany its riverfront development, Liberty Landing. The development will be completed by the end of 2026. When the village administrator announced on Facebook that they were pursuing a world-famous steamboat, the American Queen, many in...
Structure fire reported on Bardwell West Road in Mt. Orab
MOUNT ORAB, Ohio — A structure fire has been reported on Bardwell West Road in Mt. Orab. No injuries or reports of the fire spreading have been made. Fire responders have been dispatched to the scene. For live traffic updates, click here. Click the video player above to watch...
Flying Pig Marathon names a new president
The Flying Pig Marathon has a new president and CEO. Iris Simpson Bush is stepping down from the position after holding it for more than 20 years. Doug Olberding will take her place as head of Pig Works, the marathon's parent organization. Simpson Bush has been with the Flying Pig...
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