Lawrenceburg man sentenced to 35 years after shaking baby, killing her, prosecutor says
LAWRENCEBURG, Ind. (WXIX) - A Dearborn County man was sentenced Friday to more than three decades in prison after killing a toddler in 2024, according to Dearborn County Prosecutor Lynn Deddens. Jesse Allen Sartin, of Lawrenceburg, was sentenced to 35 years after he pleaded guilty to aggravated battery resulting in...
Cincinnati woman charged with hitting girl with a rod and punching biting, choking her
A West Price Hill woman is accused of serious child abuse. Adriana Napier, 29, pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to counts including endangering children, felonious assault, strangling, and domestic violence. Napier is accused of striking a 13-year-old with a belt and a curtain rod because she didn’t perform her...
Reds Opening Day Mayhem As Cops Shut Down The Banks
The Reds' Opening Day party at The Banks ended early Thursday night when dozens of officers moved in, broke up a large crowd and closed the riverfront entertainment district for the rest of the night. Police directed people away from the plaza around Smale Riverfront Park, and many businesses locked their doors while...
City council makes history with Ohio’s first LGBTQIA+ advisory commission
Cincinnati City Council appointed 12 members to the state’s first LGBTQIA+ commission on March 26. The commission will serve on a volunteer basis, advising council members on policies and measures that could affect the LGBTQIA+ community. The idea for this commission began in June 2024 after former council member...
Kroger helps customers fuel up with 4X Fuel Points Weekends
Customers can earn 4X Fuel Points March 27–29 and April 3–5
Clermont County man indicted in fatal overdose, remains at large, deputies say
OHIO TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WXIX) - A Clermont County man is wanted after he was indicted Thursday in a fatal November 2025 overdose, according to the Clermont County Sheriff’s Office. Wade Hensgen, 51, of Ohio Township, was charged with two counts each of involuntary manslaughter, corrupting another with drugs,...
Drees Homes proposes 377-unit Union development, faces pushback from some residents
Drees Homes proposes a 377-unit residential development on 185 acres along US 42 in Union. Project includes single-family homes, townhomes, amenities and 69 acres of open space. Residents raised concerns about traffic safety and overcrowded schools during public hearing. Fort Mitchell-based homebuilder Drees Homes...
A Jewish family’s tribute turns grief into a new home for prayer and music
Rabbi Hanan and Barbara Balk of Cincinnati, Ohio launched the Ed and Rita Balk (z”l) YU Tefillah Platform in memory of his parents. Beautiful tefillah and Jewish music were important elements in the spiritual lives of the Balks and their extended family with many still involved in music today.
West Price Hill Teen Brutally Beaten With Belt And Curtain Rod, Prosecutor Says
A 29-year-old West Price Hill woman accused of beating and choking a 13-year-old over unfinished chores pleaded not guilty Wednesday, after prosecutors outlined a graphic list of injuries that included a fracture. The incident unfolded inside a home on Gilsey Avenue on January 16, according to authorities, and ended...
Photos, evidence from searches can’t be used in Hamilton County horse abuse case
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A major twist in the case against a Springfield Township ranch owner who had his horses seized after they were found to be in bad health. Hamilton County humane agents seized 18 horses from Clarence Clemmons' Muddy Water Equestrian Park back in August. A judge ruled agents...
