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July, 2009

07/01

Crashes Close 2 Major Interstates
Tri-State traffic is off to a slow start Wednesday morning after serious crashes completely closed major interstates on both sides of the river.

Officials patrolling Red River Gorge
U.S. Forest Service officials are increasing efforts to protect biological and cultural resources at a popular outdoor destination in the Daniel Boone National Forest in eastern Kentucky.

Police To Write Tickets To Booster Seat Violators
Police will begin ticketing drivers on Wednesday if they have passengers younger than 7 not in booster seats.

Double Crash, Paint Spill Keeps SB I-75 Closed
A pair of accidents resulting in an extensive paint spill are keeping all lanes of southbound I-75 closed through the West End.

Win Kings Island Tickets, While Saving A Life
WCPO is teaming up with Hoxworth Blood Center for a summer blood drive.

Flipped Beer Truck Slows Traffic In N.Ky.
When traffic finally began moving through the Cut-in-the-Hill Wednesday morning, it was a big improvement from earlier in the day.

DEA Targets Local Grandmother In Trafficking Case
A Blue Ash woman who stands accused of drug trafficking allegedly brought her young granddaughter with her on a drug deal.

Aerosmith Performs At Riverbend
Aerosmith will perform "Toys in the Attic" at Wednesday night concert.

Alleged Pot Sales Lead To Raid On Cleves Home
Officials say they discovered a marijuana growing operation in Cleves after a teenager sold pot to a police informant.

Haren Homers, Pitches Arizona Past Reds
Dan Haren held the Cincinnati Reds scoreless into the seventh inning Tuesday night during a 6-2 victory.

Kroger Announces Beef Recall
The beef has sell-by dates from April 27 to June 1, 2009.

New Ohio Traffic Laws Could Cost You Big
Among the new laws: Move over for tow trucks, and turn your headlights on when it's raining.

Shooting Suspect Full Of Cincinnati Pride
A man taken into custody after a report of shots fired has a memorable tattoo, the word 'Cincinnati' wrapped around his eye.

Juvenile Arrested In Rock Throwing Case
Police have made an arrest in connection to a rock throwing incident along Columbia Parkway that left a young woman seriously injured.

Hamilton Co. Coroner To Discuss Recent Deaths
At a Noon news conference today, the Hamilton County Coroner will discuss recent deaths and trends in the area.

Construction Worker Pulls Off Dramatic Rescue
A fast-acting construction worker is being hailed a hero after he went above and beyond to pull of a dramatic water rescue.

11-year-old Boy Steals Teacher's Car
A Houston boy stole his teacher's car and drove eight miles before getting pulled over.

Ariz. Lawmakers Approve Bill Allowing Guns In Bars
Critics of the measure say guns and alcohol are a dangerous combination.

Duke Energy Is Going To The Birds
The plant named the birds for their plant, "Steamy" and "Bender."

Aerosmith Postpones Tonight's Concert
Aerosmith has postponed their scheduled show at the Riverbend Music Center due to an artist injury.

Analog Antenna Removed From WCPO Tower
The new antenna will provide viewers with a much more powerful digital signal.

Streetcar Opponents Try To Put Issue On Ballot
What do you think of the streetcar plan?

Ohio & Kentucky Rank In Top Ten For Most Obese States
The annual obesity report was released today by Trust for America's Health.

Paint Spill Cleared, All Lanes Re-Opened On I-75
9:35 p.m. Update: All lanes now open - more than 14 hours after interstate paint spill.

Coroner Calls North College Hill Woman's Death Heat-Related Accident
O'dell Owens says the woman mistakenly turned the heat on in her apartment instead of her air conditioning last week.

Arrest Made In Rock-Throwing Case
Police have a 16-year-old male in custody, but are still searching for an 18-year-old man.

N.Ky. Teen Warns Others About Dangers Of Fireworks
Hannah Wilson of Taylor Mill suffered burns after being injured by a firework.

Motorcyclist Hospitalized After Hamilton Accident
Police say the man was found unconscious after the accident.

Groundbreaking This Month For New Good Sam West Side Medical Center
The medical center will offer many services to the Cincinnati area including a 24-hour emergency department.

Holiday Weekend Means Stricter Traffic Enforcement In Warren Co.
Deputies will be out aggressively enforcing speeding violations, seat belt infractions and drunk driving.

You Can Name The Cincinnati Zoo's Tiger Cubs
The Cincinnati Zoo's tiger cubs are on display and need names.

Ky. Residents To Pay More For Natural Gas
The average customer's monthly bill could increase by more than $10 when Duke Energy Kentucky hike their delivery rates in 2010.

Michael Jackson's Will Cuts Out Ex-Wife Debbie Rowe
The will, dated July 7, 2002, estimated his estate at that time at more than $500 million.

FDA Requires Chantix, Zyban To Have Warning
The drugs will be required to carry the agency's strongest safety warning over side effects including depression and suicidal thoughts.

Oscar-Winning Actor Karl Malden Dead At 97
His greatest fame came as Detective Mike Stone in the 1970s TV series 'The Streets of San Francisco,' in which he co-starred with Michael Douglas.

Reds Call Up INF Sutton, Demote RH Burton
Sutton started at all four infield positions for Louisville, batting .254 in 38 games with five homers and 19 RBIs.

Mural Going Up In Clifton Heights
Artists are painting a new mural that will capture the history of the community.

Florence Police Seek Robbery Suspect
Police are looking for a man they believe is responsible for three separate robberies in N.Ky.

Teen To Be Tried As Adult For Deadly Shootout
Police say Eric Long shot and killed two Westwood men along I-75 back in March.

Police Search For Second Rock-Throwing Suspect
Cincinnati Police Chief Tom Streicher is taking the search for a second suspect right to the alleged perpetrator's door.

Cincinnati FOP Members To Vote On Furlough Day Plan
Prevailing sentiment against the six-day plan, according to FOP President.

Independence Woman Gives Away $1,200 Antique
A Sears & Roebuck cabinet worth over a “grand” given back to its original family.

Potential Chemical Explosion Averted At Oakley Firm
Firefighters responded to a chemical spill that could have easily turned into an explosion.

Archdiocese Bans Inflatable Rides
There's new information on whether you'll see inflatable rides at Catholic festivals in Cincinnati this summer.

Coroner Disputes OTR's 'Most Dangerous' Ranking
Hamilton County Coroner O'dell Owens isn't buying a survey that named Over-the-Rhine the “most dangerous neighborhood” in America.

Opponents Of Streetcar Speak Out
The Cincinnati Chapter of the NAACP say they've collected more than 6,000 signatures asking for local voters to be the deciding factor of the streetcar project.

12 Hospitalized In Connection With E. coli In Beef
CDC says at least 12 people hospitalized in connection with a possible E.coli outbreak.

Cueto Quiets the Diamondbacks
Reds win pitcher's duel

Cronin Confident Stephenson will Play
New York star signs with Bearcats

3 Face Charges For Attempted Fertilizer Theft
Deputies say suspects cut large hole in security fence & attempted to steal anhydrous ammonia.

2nd Arrest Made In Rock-Throwing Incident
Investigators say two teens accused of throwing rocks at cars along Columbia Parkway.

Suspect In Custody In Winton Hills Shooting
Shooting took place on Dutch Colony Drive. A short time later, police find SUV with the windows shot out.

Organizers Of 'Bridge For A Cause' Plan Events
You'll soon notice more activity on the Purple People Bridge.

Coroner: Increase In Female Homicide Victims
The number of female homicide victims in Cincinnati appears to be on the rise.

37 Senators Seek Freedom For Vietnamese Priest
Signers included the Senate's assistant majority leader, Democrat Richard Durbin of Illinois, and his counterpart for the Republicans, Jon Kyl of Arizona.

Uncertain Future For Jackson's Neverland Ranch
The singer's death last Thursday renewed speculation about the future of the four-square-mile ranch.

Federal Agents To Join Probe Into Jackson's Death
DEA gets involved. Also, plan to bury Michael Jackson at his sprawling Neverland ranch collapses.

Deficit Grows As Hamilton, Firefighters Negotiate
Talks continue between the union that represents the fire fighters of Hamilton and the city's administration.

07/02

Police: Fight Leaves Roommate Stabbed In The Back
Police say an argument between roommates over the music volume got out of hand overnight.

Hearing Today On Future Of Kenwood Towne Place
Bank of America claims the development owes it more than $81 million.

Police Investigate Attempted Hugging Mugging
Police say a would-be robber tried a very personal way of distracting a woman in order to get his hands on her wallet.

Cincinnati Police Begin Voting On Furloughs
The city wants police to take six unpaid vacation days.

2nd Alleged Rock Thrower Held On $600K Bond
According to police, the teens said they "were out just having fun... They were just throwing rocks."

US: American Soldier Captured In Afghanistan
Officials say the soldier has been missing since Tuesday.

Banks Project Moves Forward, Slows Drivers Down
Ongoing construction is forcing lane closures overnight while crews complete a large concrete pour.

Jonas Brother To Tie The Knot
Kevin Jonas to marry girlfriend Danielle Deleasa.

NKorea Test-Fires 2 Short-Range Missiles
The launches came as North Korea's relations with the US, South Korea and other countries were already severely strained.

Jesus Doesn't Need New Tags, But William Does
A Colerain Township man allegedly told cops during a traffic stop that he didn't need valid license plates because he was Jesus.

Cops: Crack Deal Goes Bad For Mom And Kids
A Dehli Township woman is under arrest for allegedly trying to buy crack cocaine with her daughter and two nephews in the car.

Suspect Accused Of Beating Up Case's Witness
A man allegedly beat up a woman in order to convince her not to testify against him.

35 Rolls Of Duct Tape = Prom Dress?
Two Colorado teens hope their creative approach to formal wear design helps them pay for college.

Highway Deaths Fall In 2009, Lowest Since '61
Experts have attributed the declines to the recession. Do you agree?

DEA Joins Michael Jackson Death Investigation
Jermaine Jackson says he would be "hurt" if toxicology reports show that his younger brother abused prescription drugs.

Attempted Robbery, Or Miscommunication?
A Bond Hill store clerk pulled a gun on a man who he thought was trying to rob him.

Tiff Over: Asst. Police Chief Reinstated
Cincinnati assistant police chief gets back his job after police chief transferred him.

French: Air France Flight Fell Intact Into Sea
A French investigator says Air France Flight 447 plunged vertically into the Atlantic Ocean.

Seven Alleged Prostitutes Uncovered In Hamilton
The Hamilton Police Department arrested seven in a prostitution sting Wednesday.

First Ohio H1N1 Death In Butler Co.
The Ohio Department of Health says a 40-year-old Hamilton man has died of the H1N1 virus, also known as the Swine Flu.

Mother Of Deceased Ky. Player Upset Over Report
The mother says a school system report doesn't provide any answers as to what happened to her son.

Tributes To Jackson Spring up In Unlikely Locales
In Kettering, Ohio, more than 500 people visited the Routsong Funeral Home to sign a book that will be sent to the Jackson family.

Kenwood Towne Place Work Resumption Still In Limbo
Subcontractors and developers trying to work out deal over $50 million dollars in mechanics liens

Mennonites In Ohio Protest Exclusion Of Gays
Gay and lesbian Mennonites dressed in bright pink have gathered with others outside the church's biannual convention in Columbus to criticize its leaders for trying to push them out.

Downturn Dating: Budget-Friendly Dating Ideas
A date doesn't need to break the bank, especially as potential partners are increasingly likely to value substance over style during the recession.

Arrest Warrant Issued For Former Bengals Player
Chris Perry is wanted by the City of Wyoming for an income tax violation.

Over 6,000 Signatures To Vote On Issue
The NAACP and ASCFME announced their efforts to be able to vote on the privatization of Cincinnati waterworks.

Reds Rally To Beat Diamondbacks In Extra Innings
Joey Votto singled with the bases loaded and two outs in the 10th inning to bring in the winning run.

Nurses, Hospital Reach Vital Agreement
The Registered Nurses Association of University Hospital and University Hospital agreed to a new 2-year contract.

Reds Rookie Success League Teaches Life Lessons
Baseball camp focuses on building kids self-esteem.

Video Of Jackson's Final Rehearsal
Click here to watch the video of the King of Pop's final rehearsal.

Ohio Human Service Providers Speak Out Against Budget Cuts
Job & Family Services leaders say service requests are up, but spending reductions have meant staff layoffs.

Swine Flu Claims Life Of Hamilton Man
First Ohio death reported in Butler County.

Hispanic Community On Notice After Armed Robberies
Market owners are warning customers to be aware after a series of armed robberies in Florence.

Sole Survivor Of Plane Crash Returns To France
The sole survivor of a plane crash in the Indian Ocean earlier this week is back in France.

Police: Postman Shot While Confronting Bank Robber
Indianapolis letter carrier shot in the face after confronting fleeing bank robber.

Is Over-The-Rhine Really That Bad?
Business owners and residents say Over-the-Rhine should not be voted the "most dangerous" neighborhood in the country.

2nd Man Charged In 2002 Murder Case
A second man has been charged in a Madisonville teen's murder case from 2002.

Plans For New Mercy Hospital Moving Forward
Plans for a proposed new hospital in Green Township are moving forward.

Arrest Made In Blue Ash Burglary
Police say a man from Colerain Township is in custody, charged in a burglary in Blue Ash last month.

Madeira Holds Early Independence Day Parade
City of Madeira held its annual Independence Day parade Thursday.

Withrow High Earns National Recognition
Withrow University, a Cincinnati Public Schools high school, is earning national recognition.

Delta Cuts 17 Percent Of Its Flights From CVG
The latest cuts are blamed on the economy, fuel costs – and the swine flu, or H1N1 virus.

Nationally Known Lawyer To Lead Krikorian's Defense Team
Lawyer will represent Congressional candidate David Krikorian in a complaint by Congresswoman Jean Schmidt.

Report: Ind. Company Making Michael Jackson's Casket
According to TMZ, the casket is solid bronze, 14 carat gold-plated with a blue velvet interior.

Victim Wants Stronger Hate Crime Law
The victim of what prosecutors are calling a hate crime is speaking out for the first time on-camera.

Chief Retires After Caught On Cam Kissing Officer
Police chief and female officer seen kissing and caressing in cruiser while prisoner was in the back seat.

07/03

Holiday Parking Rules For July 4 In Cincinnati
Many businesses and organizations observe Independence Day on July 3, meaning parking meters will be enforced.

Fire, Water Force N.Ky. Family From Home
Investigators say an electrical fire started in an outlet and spread to nearby water pipes, causing them to leak.

Driver Busts Gas Line, Flees The Scene
It took crews 15 minutes to stop the leak after a driver plowed into a natural gas line in University Heights overnight.

Car Riddled With Bullets, 3 Show Up At Hospital
Police believe three people were injured when the car they were in was shot at least 10 times.

Man Forfeits Expensive House In Child Porn Plea
Officials say a Lexington man will forfeit his house in an upscale neighborhood after pleading guilty to possessing more than 30,000 images of child pornography.

Cincinnati Police Union Continues Voting On Furloughs
FOP leaders say there is little support from Cincinnati Police officers for taking a 6-day unpaid vacation this year to save money.

Companies Recall Products Linked To Milk Processor
The product was sold in Meijer stores in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky.

Walt's Hitching Post Throwback Wednesdays
Ft. Wright restaurant enticing patrons with throwback prices on Wednesdays.

Local Restaurant Goes For 'Best Ribs' Title
A chef from Yardbird's Southern Barbecue in Trenton will appear on Live! with Regis and Kelly this morning.

Man's Alleged Organ Artistry On TV Brings Charge
A local man is accused of drawing a large picture of the male anatomy on the screen of a pricey plasma television at a Sears store.

74-Year-Old Alleged Child Pimp Arrested, Released
A Blue Ash man is once again free following his arrest on child prostitution charges.

Bees Crash Game, Cause Hour Delay
Baseball fans are buzzing about what caused a nearly hour-long delay in a recent San Diego baseball game.

Safety Commission Recalls 4 Million Baby Floats
Leg straps in the seat of the float are prone to tearing, which can cause children to fall into or under the water.

Son Of Beast To Sit Out This Holiday Weekend
Tri-State residents planning to head to King's Island over the holiday weekend will miss out on one of the park's most popular rides.

4th Of July Celebrations, Parades And Fireworks
Check out when your fireworks celebrations have been rescheduled for.

Poll: Ohio Gov.'s Approval Rating Takes Big Hit
The same poll finds that about half of all Ohioans give the governor failing marks on his handling of the economy and the state budget.

S. Ind. Camp Reopening After Swine Flu Closure
The camp for children was closed because of five confirmed swine flu cases.

Prosecutors: Demjanjuk Fit To Stand Trial
Doctors have determined that John Demjanjuk is fit to stand trial on charges that he was an accessory to murder at a Nazi death camp.

Billy Mays Remembered As Bigtime Seller
Mays' funeral was Friday in McKees Rocks, Pa., a small suburb of Pittsburgh where he was born and raised.

LA Braces For Horde Of Jackson Mourners
The public memorial service for the pop star will be Tuesday at 10 a.m.

Boehner Says He Can't Find Stimulus Jobs
The White House say it would be worse without the stimulus. What do you think?

One Dead After Head-On Collision Near East End
The Cincinnati Traffic Unit is awaiting toxicology results before deciding if charges will be filed.

Powerful Sedative Found In Michael Jackson's Home
Authorities are investigating allegations that the 50-year-old Jackson had been consuming painkillers, sedatives and antidepressants

Ticket Plans Announced For Jackson Memorial In LA
People who want tickets must register on the Web at Staplescenter.com.

Political Blogger Withdraws From Mayor Race
A Cincinnati activist will now run for school board after he withdrew from the Cincinnati mayoral race yesterday.

82-Year-Old Identical Twins Die In Sweltering Home
Neighbors said the two would ignore friends' pleas to turn on the air conditioner or a fan.

Sarah Palin To Step Down As Alaska Governor
The Alaska Governor announced Friday that she will not seek a second term and will step down.

Reds Reinstate Encarnacion, Tonight's Game Soldout
The Reds have improved the quality of their team without making a trade.

Person Killed In Grant Co. Boating Accident
A person was killed in Lake Williamstown Friday afternoon, after being being hit by a boat.

Large Manufacturing Firm Considering Monroe
A large manufacturing firm is considering a move to the Tri-State and it could bring up to 600 new jobs.

Report Of Person Trapped After Pierce Twp. Crash
Preliminary reports indicate one person may have also been ejected after the accident on US 52 and Nine Mile Road.

Authorities Seize 902 Pot Plants In Owen Co. Raid
The seizure was the result of a four-month investigation.

Motorcycle Rally Rumbles Into Newport
Bikers come to Riverboat Row from all over the the United States this weekend.

Queen City F.O.P. Says No To Furloughs
Officers overwhelmingly reject idea of six days unpaid time off.

103-Year-Old Reds Fan Attends Game
You're never too old to love the Reds. A loyal fan's trip to the ball park proves it.

Pictures Released In Connection With Rock-Throwing Incident
Rock-throwing incident on Columbia Parkway left a woman seriously injured.

VP Biden Urges Iraqis To Make Political Progress
Vice President Joe Biden pressed Iraqi leaders Friday to do more to foster national reconciliation and offered U.S. assistance in achieving that, as concerns grow that a lack of political progress is fueling violence in Iraq.

SKorea Says NKorea Fires 2 Missiles Off East Coast
Chief of U.S. Naval operations says American military ready for any North Korean missile tests.

Statue Of Liberty Crown Reopens July 4
The crown of the Statue of Liberty reopens to tourists this Fourth of July.

Boating Accident In Grant County Kills Man
A man was killed after being hit by a boat at Williamstown Lake in Grant County.

LA Police Plan For Huge Crowd At Jackson Memorial
Staples Center is offering the memorial tickets through an Internet lottery.

Utility Pole Fire Causes Deerfield Twp. Power Outage
As many as 100 Duke Energy customers lost power Friday night.

Balloon Glow Held At Coney Island
20 hot air balloons lit up the sky as part of the 10th annual LaRosa's “Balloon Glow.”

Patrols Increased For Holiday Weekend
Police all over the Tri-State are out in force this holiday weekend – looking for drunk drivers.

07/04

Fireworks Safety Is High Priority In Ohio
Possession of illegal fireworks in Ohio could bring you criminal charges.

6 People Killed In London High-Rise Blaze
A 3-week-old baby was killed when fire ripped through a high-rise apartment building in London on Friday.

Two Dead In Colerain Twp Apparent Murder Suicide
Police say the suspect was the victim's ex-husband.

Police Investigate Walnut Hills Double Homicide
The victims were transported, but were both pronounced dead at the hospital.

Update: Man Found Shot In Head In Over The Rhine
Police are searching for Antonio Wright after a homicide in Over The Rhine early Saturday morning.

Serena Beats Sister Venus In Wimbledon Final
Serena Williams has won her third Wimbledon title.

Fire Damages N. Fairmount Apartment
An adult and two small children are being helped by the Red Cross after a fire destroyed their apartment home.

Springfield Twp. Elderly Critical Missing Found
Earlene Kenney was last seen at her house in the Thursday night.

Former NFL QB Steve McNair Killed In Tennessee
The former NFL co-MVP and a woman were found shot to death inside a condominium in downtown Nashville.

Man Drowns In Warren Co. Pond
A 48-yr-old man drowns at 4th of July party in Harlan Twp.

Moms Make Pitch to 'Strike Out' Brain Cancer
Some Ross, Ohio baseball moms are making a pitch to 'strike out' brain cancer.

Owings Pitches And Hits Reds To Win
Votto Socks 10th Home Run.

Colerain Twp Neighbors Say They Never Saw Problems
Police say it appears a man killed his ex-wife and then himself in Colerain Township Friday night.

07/05

Jackson Memorial Gets 1.6 Million Ticket Requests
Fans have to wait until Sunday night to learn if they received one of the 11,000 tickets for Tuesday's ceremony.

Disney World Monorail Closed After Employee Death
Two monorails collided around 2 a.m. Sunday, killing the operator of one of the trains.

Church Honors Public Safety Employees
Public safety employees encouraged to wear work uniform to Sunday service.

Covedale Hosts Neighborhood Yard Sale
Covedale Center for the Performing Arts summer yard sale has big bargains.

Chestnut Is The Top Hot Dog
How many hot dogs did the champion chow down at the national competition?

3rd Person Dies After NC Fireworks Explosion
A truckload of fireworks exploded on a dock at a remote North Carolina island.

Police: No Suspects In McNair Slaying
The four-time Pro Bowl selection who was married with four children, was found Saturday with multiple gunshot wounds.

Federer Beats Roddick For Record 15th Grand Slam
Federer outlasted Roddick for his sixth Wimbledon championship in a marathon match that went to 16-14 in the fifth set.

07/10

6 new ways to eat out for less!
Treat yourself with these tips that will help you save money on your next visit out to eat.

Top 5 tips for dealing with debt collectors
If you're being hounded by debt collectors, these tips will help you learn your rights.



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