‘Definitely needs to be addressed’; Dog bite attacks focus of community concerns
In the Miami Valley and around Ohio, there’s been more and more concerns about dogs attacking people, especially after an officer shot and killed a dog that bit a person. News Center 7 has covered about a half dozen dog attacks this year, where some people got seriously injured. Earlier this month, News Center 7...
Ohio Casino Control Commission issues cease and desist to three companies
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) issued cease and desist notices to three companies that are offering event contracts on sporting events to Ohioans. The three companies are Kalshi, Robinhood and Crypto.com. The OCCC determined the contracts offered by the companies met the definition of...
Ohio bill would end confusion over kindergarten cutoff dates
COLUMBUS, Ohio - An Ohio House bill seeks to clear confusion about when children can begin kindergarten. House Bill 114 would change the date by which children must be five years old to “the first day of instruction of the school year of admittance.” The bill would apply to traditional public, charter and STEM schools.
Ohio cellphone repairman to spend decades in prison for downloading customer photos
An Ohio cellphone repairman was sentenced Monday for downloading personal photos from customers’ phones.
U.S. Marshals searching for wanted fugitive in Ohio
OHIO — The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is searching for Jimmy Figueroa, a fugitive wanted for felonious assault by Struthers Police in Mahoning County. According to the U.S. Marshals, Figueroa, 30, is known to frequent the Youngstown and Cleveland areas. He is described as 5 feet 5 inches tall and...
One person arrested following drug bust in Ohio
OHIO — A routine traffic stop Friday evening led to the arrest of a Bellefontaine man on drug charges. Officers from the Bellefontaine Police Department stopped a white Ford van on U.S. Route 33 at State Route 540. The driver, identified as 63-year-old Roscelle Clark, had an active felony warrant for possession of...
Study: Cincinnati suburb ranked one of best places to live in US, NKY city...
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - If you're looking for the best city to live in, you don't have to go far. Real estate website Niche.com narrowed down the best places to live in the United States based on a variety of factors including crime, public schools cost of living, job opportunities and local amenities. The data was...
Dayton woman sentenced to community control
A Dayton woman sentenced to multiple years of community control on drug charges, among others, was among two people sentenced in Highland County Common Pleas Court. Nikki Brant, 26, was sentenced to three years of community control on one count of aggravated possession of methamphetamine, a fifth-degree felony, three...
Damage reported at Butler County mobile home park, schools close following Sunday storms
Neighborhoods across Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky and Indiana are assessing the damage after severe weather tore through the region Sunday. There were reports of damage, a smell of gas and a possible roof torn off a residence reported at a Butler County mobile home park Sunday night and at least one school...
Piqua Police Blotter – March 30, 2025
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