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May, 2008

05/01

Officer Hospitalized After Crash During Pursuit
A Park Hills police officer was taken to the hospital after he was involved in a crash this morning while pursuing a suspect on a motorcycle.

One Confirmed Dead In Pendleton Co. Bus Crash
Police said the school bus collided with a dump truck just after 7:00 a.m.

Parent Of Injured Student Shocked By Crash
Ricky Maxwell received a call from his injured daughter, who was on board the Pendleton Co. school bus during the crash.

State To Investigate Crash
The fatal school bus crash in Pendleton County will be examined by state education officials.

Miami U. Student Diagnosed With Meningitis
School officials said the student is being treated for the infection at a Cincinnati hospital.

Police Name Suspect In Fatal Fay Apt. Shooting
Police said Tinisha Jones shot and killed Jackie Denise Evans inside an apartment on April 25.

Victim Identified In Deadly Corryville Shooting
Police said 32-year-old Demetrius Taylor died at University Hospital.

Celebs Prepare For Ky. Derby
Michael Jordan, Chelsea Clinton, Chris Tucker and Gabrielle Union will be making the trip to Louisville this year.

Police: Woman Believed To Be 'D.C. Madam' Kills Herself
Police say a woman they believe to be convicted Washington escort service operator Deborah Jeane Palfrey has committed suicide.

Woman Dies After ATV Accident In Burlington
Police said 39-year-old Trisha Rouse was spreading grass seed on an embankment when the ATV rolled over, threw her off and rolled on top of her.

FBI Investigating Butler Co. Children's Services Director
The Butler County Recorder's Office confirms an FBI agent asked for records on Michael Fox's Fairfield Township home.

Woman Killed In Pierce Twp. Accident
The Ohio Highway Patrol said the three vehicle accident happened on State Route 125 and Arcadia Lane.

Abandoned Building Blown Down In Hillsboro
The building at North West and Main streets was scheduled to be torn down on Friday.

Almost 20 Years Since Deadly Carrollton Bus Crash
Larry Mahoney was driving drunk when he caused the accident that killed 24 children and three adults.

Man Sentenced In Union Twp. Shooting Case
A judge sentenced Jeremiah Lane to five years probation on Wednesday.

Nigerian Burn Victim Treated At Local Hospital
A team of Cincinnati doctors has given confidence back to a 16-year-old boy from Nigeria.

Retired Priest Accused Of Sexual Abuse Put On Administrative Leave
Archbishop Daniel Pilarczyk placed 84-year-old Robert Stricker on leave Wednesday.

Cincinnati Ranks Among Most Polluted Cities
A new report from the American Lung Association ranks Cincinnati 7th in the nation for year-round particle pollution.

New Program Offers Rewards For Recycling
One Tri-State community is test driving a new recycling program that awards families with valuable coupons that can be redeemed at stores and businesses.

Butler Co. Jury Deliberates Murder Case
The jury began deliberating the fate of Harvey Johnson this afternoon.

MU Student With Bacterial Meningitis Improving
More than 40 Miami University students get preventative antibiotics after male freshman is diagnosed with bacterial meningitis.

Church Treasurer Accused Of Stealing Money
Middletown police say a church treasurer stole from his congregation.

Man Arrested 3rd Time For Sleeping On Toilets
The so-called "toilet snoozer" is again accused of using a commode for a catnap.

Baby Deer Holds Up Traffic On I-71
People even got out of their cars to try and coax the deer to safety.

Neighbors Help Victims Of School Bus Crash
One student killed after dump truck hits school bus in Pendleton Co.

Teen Gives 1st-Person Account Of Deadly Bus Crash
Michael Lucas talks of chaotic, terrifying and scary Pendleton County school bus crash.

"Smart Car" Small In Size, Great On Gas Mileage
The new Smart Car is an impossibly small German import that's turning heads on Tri-State streets.

Man Who Killed Teen Ordered To Pay Family $3.5M
A Clermont County man who shot and killed a teenage boy who walked on his lawn, is being ordered to pay the victim's family.

Amphibious "Ducks" May Come To Tri-state
You may soon be able to board a bus in Newport that cruises on both land and water.

Fatal Crash In Pierce Township
An 89-year-old woman died in a crash involving two cars and a truck in Clermont County Thursday.

Crime Alert Issued After MU Student Attacked
Police say two men harassed and attacked a female student on campus late Wednesday night.

Wind Gust Brings Down Building In Hillsboro
A gust of wind hit the rear of the three-story building, reducing it to rubble.

Community Looks For Answers After Fatal Bus Crash
They gathered Thursday night to talk about the crash that left a 16-year-old boy dead.

05/02

Bengals LB Brooks Accused Of Punching Woman
A Bengals spokesman said the team had no comment because of the preliminary nature of the case.

Fairfield Car Crash Kills One, Injures Another
An early morning car crash has left one man dead and another person injured after the vehicle rolled over on a Fairfield road.

Cincinnati Police Officer Injured After Accident
A Cincinnati police officer was slightly injured after his cruiser was struck during an accident in Avondale.

Baby Dies After Apparent Drowning In Backyard Pool
An 18-month-old baby died Thursday after an apparent drowning in her family's backyard pool.

Birth Of Baby Leads To Rape Charges Against Man
Twenty-three-year-old Jose Leovani Vazquez-Ramirez admitted to having sex with the girl last July.

"Not" A Toilet, But Sleeping Man Arrested Again
A man who has been arrested three times in recent days for sleeping on portable toilets is in police custody again for napping.

Some Of Bengals College Free Agents Have Local Ties
Bradley Glatthaar is from Cincinnati (Elder High School) and played at the University of Cincinnati. Anthony Hoke played at the University of Cincinnati, and Tyler Whaley is from Ironton, Ohio (Ironton HS) and played at Ohio State.

Investigation Ensues After Restrained Fl. Suspect Tasered

Girl, 16, Found Guilty In West Chester Murder
Amber Rodriguez was found guilty of killing Sabyasachi Debnath of Florida last year.

Car Crashes Into Colerain Twp. Home
The sheriff's department said 28-year-old Melissa Williams lost control of her car, went off the road and crashed into a driveway.

Washington Twp. Man Accused Of Attacking Teen
The sheriff's office said 25-year-old George Thomas Robertson was stabbed by the girl after attacking her along Bear Creek Road.

Funeral Arrangements Made For Bus Crash Victim
Sixteen-year-old Daniel Wood was killed when the school bus he was riding in was hit a dump truck on Kentucky Highway 22.

Floats Fill Streets Of Louisville For Pegasus Parade
Officials estimate more than 250,000 people turned out for the parade.

Survey USA: Do You Think Seat Belts Are Needed On School Buses?
Do you think school buses would be more safe if they did have seatbelts, or would seatbelts not make a difference either way?

Accused Priest To Lead Price Hill Church
Fr. James Kiffmeyer has been appointed to lead Holy Family Church in Price Hill.

Harvey Johnson Found Guilty Of Murder
Johnson was found guilty of killing his girlfriend, Kiva Gazaway last year.

P&G Sues J&J Over Teeth Strips
Procter & Gamble Co. has sued rival Johnson & Johnson alleging patent infringement over its teeth-whitening strips.

Ohio Attorney General Admits To Affair With Employee
Leader of both parties were critical of Attorney General Marc Dann, one of several Democrats swept into office in 2006 after a scandal over state investments sullied Republicans.

Fay Apt. Murder Suspect Arrested In Chicago
Tinisha Jones was taken into custody by US Marshals on Friday afternoon.

Bob Huggins Signs 11-Year Contract With West Virginia
Huggins signed an 11-year contract with West Virginia that will keep him at his alma mater until he's 65.

New Bengals Move In Near Chad Johnson's Space
The Bengals showed they were serious about overhauling their receiving corps when they took Simpson with the 46th overall pick.

Two Construction Workers Injured After Walnut Hills Crane Accident
The workers were on a construction site on Florence Avenue when the accident happened.

Ky. Speedway Celebrates Reading Program
1,000 students who reached their goals in the Kentucky Speedway RPM Reading program enjoyed a one-of-a-kind experience Friday.

Former Owner Of Buddy's Carpets, Lawyer Found Guilty Of Tax Fraud
Leif Rozin, a former owner of Buddy's Carpets and Alan Koehler, the company's former lawyer were both found guilty of a conspiracy to defraud the United States.

West Chester Police Investigating String Of Car Break-Ins
Investigators said there have been 10 incidents in the past week in Wetherington and Beckett Ridge.

Should Seat Belts Be Installed On School Buses?
Debate revived after death of teenager on Pendleton County school bus.

Family Of School Bus Crash Victim Sues
Daniel Wood's family filed a lawsuit Friday against XXL Trucking, LLC.

Guilty Plea In Mortgage Fraud Scheme
Prosecutors say a man who worked for a title agency reported fraudulent numbers on closing documents.

Middletown Woman Charged With Abusing Elderly Woman
Police say they found the 74-year-old woman with cuts, swelling and bruising.

Former Firefighter Pleads Guilty In Drug Ring Case
The DEA says that network brought $3-million worth of marijuana into the Tri-state a month.

Gypsy Moths Spraying In Butler Co. This Weekend
You'll see some low-flying aircraft in Butler County this weekend.

Cincinnati Area Realtors Prepare For Super Sunday
Agents holding over 2,500 Open Houses from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday to boost sales.

9 Members Of "Grimmie" Gang Indicted For Murder
Federal wiretaps helped gain new indictments of nine other gang members on murder charges.

Two-Car Crash Injures 6 People
Police say an SUV and cargo van collided on Colerain Avenue during rush hour.

Corbett Estate Leaves $30M For The Arts
Even after her death, one of the greatest arts patrons our city has ever known is still giving.

Cincinnati To Get Smart Car Franchise
9News story on the "Smart Car" has left many Tri-state viewers wondering where they can buy the tiny German import.

More Tri-state Commuters Shift To Bikes
As Tri-state gas prices set new records, more people are garaging their cars and doing their commuting and shopping by bicycle.

Suspect In Mother's Murder Arrested In Chicago
Suspect is alleged to have shot and killed Jackie Evans in front of her children.

05/03

Company Of Driver Who Hit School Bus Cited In Past
Next week a federal agency will review the compliance of the company which employed the dump truck's driver.

Springdale Police Investigate Fatal Crash
Rescue crews arrived on the scene to find two people inside a car that had crashed into a tree.

College Hill Pizza Delivery Driver Robbed
The robbery happened only a few blocks away from the Larosa's location where the victim worked.

Memorial Fund Established For Crash Victim
Shawn Brock, 27, was killed when the car he was riding in rolled over several times.

Good Samaritan Helps Catch Thief
According to police, a customer followed the bank robbery suspect as he drove off.

Big Brown Wins The Kentucky Derby
LOUISVILLE (AP) - Big Brown remained unbeaten winning the Kentucky Derby on Saturday by five lengths.

Bodies Of 2 College Students Found In Athens Apt.
The bodies of two college students were discovered early Saturday at an off-campus apartment complex near Ohio University.

Filly Breaks Down After Second Place Derby Finish
The filly Eight Belles finished second in the Kentucky Derby, then collapsed with two broken front ankles and was euthanized after crossing the wire.

Ohio Atty. Gen. Wants Donor To Lead Reform
Embattled Attorney General Marc Dann is relying on a campaign donor to clean up an office marred by a sexual harassment scandal.

Program Aims To Teach, Protect Teen Drivers
With prom season here, some are working to educate teen drivers to keep them safe.

West Chester Girl Meets Hero Who Saved Her Life
8-Year-Old had Leukemia, then a Navy sailor from Virginia was a match for bone marrow and her life changed forever.

05/04

Road Closed, Marathon Diverted Due To Fire
The Tenth Annual Flying Pig Marathon was diverted Sunday morning after a three-alarm fire on Riverside Drive in Columbia Tusculum.

8 Injured In Accident Involving Metro Bus
Investigators say Orlando Crawford ran into a Metro bus at the intersection of Plum and Ninth streets downtown around 12:30 Sunday morning.

Child Left In Car While Parents Watch Derby
Police say two new parents left their baby alone in a car while they went to watch the Kentucky Derby at a New York off-track betting parlor.

Oregon Man Wins Flying Pig Marathon
Thousands reach their personal and competitive goals in the Flying Pig Marathon.

Local Realtors Host Record Number Of Open Houses
Trying to overcome a sluggish market, the Cincinnati Area Board of Realtors hoped to stimulate sales by holding 2,700 open houses Sunday afternoon.

Hit-And-Run Victim Receives Surprise Gift
Ronald Hornbach worked tirelessly to raise money for the Ronald McDonald House. This weekend, he received a big surprise from the charity.

Woman Suffers Seizure, Falls Off Motorcycle
Robin Marcum fell off the motorcycle her husband was driving.

Several Injured In Pleasant Plain Accident
The accident happened at the intersection of State Routes 28 and 132, in front of the Harlan Township firehouse.

Runner Collapses, Saved By Firefighters Behind Him
55-year-old Bobby Edwards was running in his tenth Flying Pig Marathon when he suffered a heart attack.

Fire Proves Stubborn In Northern Ky.
Covington firefighters battled the fire, only to have flames flare up several times.

Avondale Gas Station Robbed At Gunpoint
The robbery happened at the Sunoco station on Burnet Avenue just after 7 p.m.

05/05

Rally To Save Delta Queen Steamboat Today
Delta Queen supporters rallied to get Congress to extend special exemption for the 82 year old classic riverboat.

Man Allegedly Had Loaded Guns, Machete Near Son
Forty-one-year-old Joseph Bartee of Cheviot is facing one count of endangering children.

Man's Body Found In Ohio River By Passing Tugboat
We could know more later today about the body of a man found floating last night in the Ohio River.

Autistic Boy Found Wandering On I-75, No Charges
There will likely be no charges filed against the parents of a boy living with autism after he was found wandering on Interstate 75.

Survey USA Results: Hoosiers Prefer Clinton
If the Democratic Primary for President of the United States were today, who would Indiana vote for?

Survey USA Results: A Close Race For Indiana Governor
If the Democratic Primary for Governor were today, who would Indiana vote for?

Group To Hold Rally For Red Light Camera Vote
The group "We Demand A Vote" wants voters to be able to decide if Cincinnati should install red light cameras.

Morning Fire Destroys Bellevue Home
No one was injured in the fire but investigators called the home a complete loss.

Cyclones Hosting Game 7 Of North Division Finals Tonight
The Cyclones defeated the Reading Royals 4-2 on Saturday night to push the series to a seventh and deciding game.

PETA Wants Eight Belles' Jockey Suspended
The group is seeking the suspension of the jockey after the filly had to be euthanized on Saturday.

Recalls Issued On 30 Food Products
Consumers will need to check both the freezer and the refrigerator for the latest food recalls.

Police Identify Two Students Found Dead In Athens
Police say the bodies of Kelly Armbruster of Powell and Christopher Theil of Athens were found inside an off-campus apartment.

Trio Of Sisters Enlist In Ohio National Guard
A UC medical student overcame an initial case of the nerves to join her two sisters in enlisting in the Ohio Army National Guard.

Golf Outing, Silent Auction Planned To Benefit Serenity House
A golf outing, banquet, and silent auction to benefit Serenity House will take place Saturday, May 17 at Glenview Golf Course at Springfield Pike and Sharon Road.

Tubby Smith Receives Honorary Degree From UK
Tubby Smith was back in Rupp Arena on Sunday. But this time, the outfit was a gown and the title was doctor, not coach.

Governor, Other Dems Call On Ohio Attorney General To Resign
Fellow Democratic state officeholders and all state lawmakers from the party say Dann can no longer serve effectively as attorney general and should step down.

Police Identify Body Found In Ohio River
The man has been identified as 22-year-old Randy Jones of Bellevue.

Fire Alarms Halt Harvey Johnson Murder Trial
It was a wild morning at the Butler County Courthouse and Government building thanks to smoke in the basement, emergency fire alarms and a building evacuation.

Police Investigating Robbery Inside Kenwood Kroger
The sheriff's department said a man dressed in construction gear held up the customer service desk around 1:09 p.m.

Filly's Death Sparks Debate
The death of Eight Belles at the Kentucky Derby raises thorny issues about the whole thoroughbred racing industry.

Car Crashes Into Pleasant Ridge Store
Police said a driver lost control of his vehicle and ran into the Pleasant Ridge Shoe Repair.

'Desperate' Bank Robbery Suspect Appears In Court
Police said 49-year-old Roger Percer robbed the PNC Bank on Glenway Avenue on Saturday morning.

Snack Sharing May Result In Jail Time
An act of generosity may cause a southeast Ohio man to spend more time behind bars.

Ohioans Disapprove Of Mark Dann
Do you think Marc Dann should remain in office?

Ohio Attorney General Stays On Job Despite Resignation Pleas
Marc Dann is telling his fellow Democrats that he's staying on the job.

Police: 11-Year-Old Was Dealing Drugs At School
An 11-year-old boy will likely face juvenile charges after he was allegedly caught dealing marijuana to his elementary school classmates.

Eight Belles' Trainer Defends Jockey
The trainer of euthanized filly Eight Belles adamantly defended the way jockey Gabriel Saez handled the Kentucky Derby runner-up.

White House Weighing Broader Response To Cyclone In Myanmar
First lady Laura Bush urged the military junta in Myanmar to accept disaster assistance from the United States and other countries and organizations.

NKy. School Breaks Ground On Expansion Project
Plans call for a new performing arts center and new athletic facilities, as well as the renovation of existing facilities.

Kroger Widens Tax Bonus Program
The Kroger Co. is casting its net wider in the battle among retailers to lure extra dollars from shoppers during the U.S. economic stimulus effort.

Barleycorn's Restaurant Ready To Reopen
The Barleycorn's location on Dixie Highway in Lakeside Park has been closed since late January.

Suspect Leads Police On 30-Minute Chase
The chase began after a driver refused to pull over for an officer on Layhigh Road in Butler County.

Fay Apts Shooting Suspect Waives Extradition
Tinisha Jones' mother says her daughter fought back in self-defense.

I-Team Exclusive: Sleeping With Danger
What lies just below the surface of your mattress? You'll be surprised to know that there's a number of chemicals, including the active ingredient in roach killer.

Group Opposed To Redlight Cameras Seeks Petitions
A rally held on the steps of city hall to oppose council's ordinance for red light cameras.

Mom Charged With Complicity To Murder Her Son
A Kenton County grand jury indicted a Morning View mother in connection with her son's death.

Residents Say Builder Reducing Prices Too Much
More local homeowners are feeling the sting of the struggling housing market.

Harvey Johnson Tries To Convince Jury To Spare His Life
A man convicted of murdering his girlfriend is now trying to convince a Butler County jury to spare his life.

Some Ky. Voters Can Start Casting Absentee Ballots
The Kentucky primary will be held on May 20.

Hearing Wednesday In Bus Crash Lawsuit
The suit was filed by a Pendleton County family after a deadly school bus accident last week.

Residents Opposed To Coke Plant Hold Vigil
Suncoke Energy wants to build the plant on more than 150-acres between Route 4 and Yankee Road.

Cheviot Father Accused Of Leaving Guns Near Child
Police say there were two loaded guns in the kitchen and a third on the bathroom sink.

Motorcyclist Loses Foot In Crash
Police say the rider went off an embankment near Amelia.

6 Arrested For Lewd Activity In Warren Co. Parks
Six men face charges.

Lebanon Corrections Officer Faces Charges
Police say he tried to sneak drugs onto the grounds of a detention center.

Foster Parents Needed Who Live In Butler Co.
County agency says 70% of their foster children are in out-of-county placements.

Women's Flying Pig Winner, Firefighter Honored At Game
They got the honor of throwing the first pitch at the Reds game Monday night.

New Chemical Claims To Protect Ash Trees
"Tree-Age" designed to destroy Emerald Ash Borer adults and larva.

Bush Praises Mexican Americans At Cinco de Mayo Dinner
The Republican Party is anxious about losing Hispanic votes in the November elections.

On Eve Of Indiana, NC Primaries, Clinton, Obama Duel On Gas Prices
Pain at the gas pump has become a big issue in the long campaign that started out focusing on the Iraq war.

Ohio AG Digs-In Heels Amid Pressure to Resign
Governor Ted Strickland and other top state Democrats demand Attorney General Marc Dann step down.

Indiana Voters: It's Now Up To You
Supporters spend last hours seeking votes for Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama - in very different ways.

05/06

Teen Charged With Planning Burglary Of Own Home
A Green Township teenager has been charged in connection with plans to burglarize the home he shares with his parents.

Police: Woman Asked Golfers To Pay For Sex
Police say a woman approached several golfers yesterday at a Tri-State golf facility in an effort to get them to have sex with her for money.

Pickup Truck Straddles Median On I-275
A wreck in Sharonville Tuesday morning led a pickup truck to an unlikely spot, straddling a median.

Man Hit By Semi In Boone County, Air Care Called
The southbound lanes of I-71 in Verona are once again open after an early morning accident that saw a man hit by a semi-truck.

Indiana Heads To Polls For Presidential Primary
Voters at the Greendale Fire House & Greendale Cabin were waiting to vote when polls opened at 6 a.m.

Suspect Charged In Kroger Shopping Cart Assault
An Oakley man has been charged after he allegedly struck three people with a shopping cart at a Kroger store yesterday.

Police Investigating Shooting In Avondale
Police said a man was shot in the back in the 3700 block of Reading Road.

Cinti. Native Helps Lead Cyclones To Game 7 Victory
Cincinnati was led by former westside resident Jason Deitsch and Mathieu Aubin, who both picked up one goal and two assists in Monday's game 7 victory.

Benefit Tonight For Fallen Colerain Twp. Firefighters
The benefit for the families of Robin Broxterman and Brian Schira begins at 8:00 at the Metropolis night club.

Teens Sentenced For Killing Unborn Baby
A judge sentenced 16-year-old Alfonso Price and 17-year-old Jebrell Wright to 23 years to life in jail for beating an 18-year-old woman in Over-the-Rhine last year.

Woman Sentenced For Chase That Injured Officer
Carmella Duley was sentenced to 20 years in jail for an accident that critically injured Cincinnati Police Sgt. Bryce Bezdek.

One Millionth "Clear" Member Passes Through CVG
Mike Fleury was the lucky customer who now gets a life-time membership to the fast pass program.

Xavier Student Among Top Four In Comedy Contest
Reid Taylor received enough online votes to become the regional finalist in Rooftop Comedy's search for the funniest college student in America.

Foreclosure Crisis Draws Call For New Banking Regulations
"Working In Neighborhoods" wants requirements for financial institutions to help people stay in their homes.

Judge Allows Chris Henry To Tryout For Another NFL Team
A judge told Henry if an NFL team really wants him to try out then he would let the former Bengal off his house arrest.

Reds Legend Will Meet Fans Before Tonight's Game
George Foster will be signing autographs for one hour at the Reds Hall of Fame.

Survey USA Results: Top Kentucky Senate Candidates
If the Democratic Primary for United States Senate were today, who would Kentucky vote for?

Survey USA Results: Kentucky Prefers Clinton
If the Democratic Primary for President of the United States were today, who would Kentucky vote for?

Police Investigate Near Drowning Of Hamilton Infant
The Hamilton 9-1-1 call center talked the parents through CPR procedures.

Try It Out Tuesday: Stain Resistant Purses
Do you tend to stay away from everything white for fear of the stain factor?

Fay Apartments Renovation On Hold
Owners blame the subprime loan crisis for holding up the $60 million project.

Cincinnati Pops To Play In China
The Pops will perform twice during the opening weekend of the Summer Olympics in Beijing.

75 Students Arrested In San Diego Universtiy Drug Bust
Nearly 100 people were arrested in an undercover drug investigation that began after a student's fatal cocaine overdose last spring.

Ohio Leaders Study Impeachment Process For Attorney General
Ohio lawmakers are moving cautiously on impeachment proceedings against embattled Attorney General Marc Dann.

US Increases Cyclone Aid For Myanmar
The White House said Tuesday the U.S. will send more than $3 million to help victims of the devastating cyclone in Myanmar, up from an initial emergency contribution of $250,000.

Forest Park Deacon Aquitted Of Theft Charges
Craig Jackson was accused of stealing $30,000 from the church collections.

On Your Side: Science Meets Cooking
We think you will be impressed, amazed, maybe even a little alarmed by what some avant garde chefs are doing in the kitchen.

Open House To Show Off Potential Fix To Congested Exit
If you ever drive around Fields Ertel and Mason Montgomery Road, you know how backed up the traffic can be.

Chemical Leak Closes Alexandria Street
Industrial strength weed killer spills on Man-O-War Circle.

No Complaints Reported So Far About Indiana's Voter ID Law
The secretary of state's office says there have been no complaints so far about Indiana's voter ID law in today's primary election.

Surveillance Video Shows Woman Filling Fake Prescription
Cincinnati police are asking for help to find a woman who called in a fake prescription for a powerful drug.

Group Working To Rehab Price Hill
The group's goal is to purchase, rehab and sell a dozen Price Hill homes every year.

Two Killed, Three Firefighters Injured In Ohio Crash
Fire officials said the ladder truck was responding to a call of a vehicle fire about 9 a.m. Tuesday when it collided with the van at an intersection.

2 Killed, 4 Firefighters Injured In Crash Of Fire Truck, Car
A fire truck responding to a call collided with a van, killing a hearing-impaired man and his grandson.

Police Investigate Shooting In Carrollton Nursing Home
Investigators said a resident's husband fired the shot then turned the gun on himself.

Indiana Nuns Lacking ID Denied At Poll By Fellow Sister
The nuns, all in their 80s or 90s, didn't have a photo ID.

Discount Cards Help Police Catch Thrifty Thieves
Being thrifty may have been the downfall of two cost-conscious suspects accused of robbing a Fairfield home.

Early Indiana Votes Show Clinton With Early Lead
Clinton and Obama are battling for wins in Indiana and North Carolina, which are the last big-delegate prizes in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination.

Exit Poll: Half In Indiana Say Wright Influenced Their Vote
But preliminary data from those polls show that the focus on Wright, Barack Obama's former pastor, is not giving Hillary Rodham Clinton a big advantage.

Obama Wins North Carolina Primary
The Associated Press made its North Carolina call Tuesday night based on surveys of voters as they left the polls.

Long Thompson Takes Early Lead In Governor's Race
The winner will face Republican Governor Mitch Daniels in November.

Scattered Ballot Shortages Reported In Indiana Primary
Several precincts in northwestern Indiana's Porter County ran out of Democratic ballots, and a judge ordered polls to stay open an additional hour.

Brazil Acquits Rancher In US Nun Killing
An Amazon rancher convicted of ordering the killing of an Ohio nun has been acquitted in a retrial.

Harvey Johnson Avoids Death Penalty
A jury has recommended a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole for the murder of Kiva Gazaway.

Teen Accused Of Planning Burglary Of His Own Home
A Green Township teen is accused of planning a burglary at his own home.

Strickland Signs Bill To Strip Tobacco Prevention Foundation Of Its Funds
The bill was a response to a lawsuit by the foundation to stop the state from using the majority of its funds as part of an economic package to create jobs.

Voters In NC, Ind., Pick Candidates For Congress, Governor
In Indiana, with 68 pecent of precincts reporting, architect Jim Schellinger had 50.4 percent of the vote compared with 49.6 percent for former congresswoman Jill Long Thompson in the Democratic contest to challenge Daniels.

Obama Calls NC Win A Victory In "A Big State"
Barack Obama calls his North Carolina win over Hillary Rodham Clinton a victory against political "gimmicks."

Police: Man Kills Wife, Self In Nursing Home
The shooting happened at about 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, at the Green Valley Health & Rehabilitation Center in Carrollton.

Driver Involved In Deadly Bus Crash Cited Before
9News has learned the driver was cited for driving more hours than federal law allows.

Blue Ash Company Cited By OSHA For 33 Alleged Violations
A deadly fire at a Blue Ash metal treatment company has resulted in a federal agency citing it for 33 alleged serious violations.

Cincinnati Pops To Perform During Olympics In China
The Pops has been invited to perform two concerts in Beijing August 9th and 10th.

Changes Sought In How Banks Handle Foreclosures
Working In Neighborhoods (WIN) seeks legislative changes to require banks to try and keep owners in their homes.

Indiana's Democratic Primary Still Too Close To Call
Results are not expected until midnight EDT.

Soldier Calls Home During Battle
A family came home to find a frightening message from their son in Afghanistan.

Schellinger, Long Thompson Wait On Late Results
The two candidates are awaiting results from heavily Democratic Lake County in northwest Indiana, which is on Central time.

Indiana's Lake County Has Tradition Of Late Vote Tallies
Lake County, the state's second-most populous with nearly 500,000 people, had reported no results as of 11 p.m. EDT.

Obama Takes Early Lead In Race For Delegates
In the overall race for the nomination, Obama leads with 1,815.5 delegates, including separately chosen party and elected officials known as superdelegates. Clinton has 1,672.

Man Shoots Wife, Then Himself At Nursing Home
A tragic ending to a long life and marriage together.

05/07

Clinton Wins Indiana Primary; Obama Wins NC
Hillary Rodham Clinton has narrowly won the Indiana Democratic primary.

Indiana's Governor Candidates Locked In Tight Contest
With 99% of precincts reporting, former Indiana congresswoman Jill Long Thompson led by 5,461 votes over Indianapolis architect Jim Schellinger.

Jill Long Thompson Narrowly Wins Indiana Democratic Gubernatorial Primary
She was outspent but not defeated.

Rematch Ahead In Indiana's 9th Congressional District
Baron Hill to face Mike Sodrel again.

Fire Crews Battle Large Apartment Fire In Hamilton
It took several hours for firefighters to completely extinguish the blaze at the vacant building.

Man Charged With Three On Campus Sex Assaults
A Hartwell man has been charged with three alleged sex assaults that happened on the campus of Cincinnati State.

Glendale Woman Hangs Out Of Car During Abduction
A woman from Glendale is thought to be fine after being abducted by a man yesterday in front of her home.

I-71 Reopens After Stranded Deer Stop Traffic
Just before 8 a.m., officials noticed two deer trapped in the median area between two walls, just north of Ridge Road.

Hearing Set In Deadly Pendleton Co. Bus Crash Suit
Daniel Wood was killed last Thursday after a dump truck crashed into a school bus along Highway 22.

Full Election Results: Clinton Wins IN Primary
Hillary Rodham Clinton has narrowly won the Indiana Democratic primary.

FBI Executes Search Warrant At Newport Business
Although the warrant is sealed, 9 News crews have learned that the investigation surrounds a business at 818 Monmouth Street in Newport.

Ohio TV Stations Unite To Spread Word About Digital
Ohio television stations hope to make it hard for viewers to escape the message that the switch to digital broadcasting is coming.

Local Gas Prices Reach Record $3.79 A Gallon
How's your family dealing with the high gas prices? Send us your story.

P&G's Pro-Health Rinse Draws Complaints
Persistent consumer complaints are causing some stains on a Procter & Gamble Co. Crest product's reputation.

Medical Helicopter Called To Franklin Accident
Police said the truck missed the exit, went off the road and ended up in a culvert.

Local Postal Workers Help Stamp Out Hunger
All food collected this week will be delivered to the Freestore Foodbank, and you can also donate to the food drive this Saturday by leaving canned foods at your mailbox.

Highest-Ranking Presbyterian Leader Visits Tri-State
Reverend Joan Grey will speak at the Covenant First Presbyterian Church on Elm Street in downtown Cincinnati at 7 p.m.

CSO To Perform Zeppelin Classics Concert
The CSO will perform Led Zeppelin's music with a full rock band this summer at the National City Pavilion.

Sycamore High Grad To Appear On Jeopardy!
Dara Lind is now a junior at Yale University, where she majors in anthropology and political science.

Reds Not Interested In Trading Griffey For Now
Reds General Manager Walt Jocketty said suggestions that the team might trade Griffey during the season are premature, but he didn't rule out the possibility.

Open House Tonight On Colerain Avenue Widening Project
The meeting will give the public a chance to look at a proposal to widen the road from the intersection of West Fork Road and Virginia Avenue north to Leeper Street.

Beechwood Elem. Sings About Solar System
Teachers said the musical not only taught students about the solar system, but also gave them a chance to try out their acting skills.

Death Toll May Reach 100,000 After Myanmar Cyclone
State media in Myanmar reported that nearly 23,000 people died when the Cyclone blasted the country's western coast on Saturday and more than 42,000 others were missing.

Survey USA: What Are You Doing In Order To Afford Gasoline?
What one thing is your household doing most to try to save money due to the price of gasoline?

Florist Express Flower Delivery Test
With Mother's Day just a few days away, we thought a flowery delivery test was in order.

Mother Sentenced To At Least 30 Years In Deaths Of Children
A judge ordered 25-year-old Heather Silverman to serve two 15-year-to-life terms to be served consecutively.

Votto Hits Three Homers, Volquez Dominant As Reds Beat Cubs 9-0
The seven homers were Cincinnati's most since it hit an NL-record nine at Philadelphia on Sept. 4, 1999.

$25K Bond For Man Accused Of Running Over Girlfriend
Police said Steven Studley ran over his girlfriend in Oakley on Sunday.

Man Accused Of Kidnapping Two Children Sentenced
A judge sentenced Gregory Shanks to 180 days in jail, but suspended his sentence as long as he gets a divorce by September 5.

Home Foreclosure Counselors Trained In Cincinnati
More than 600 counselors were in town this week getting specialized training to help families across the country threatened by foreclosure.

Several Horses Get Stuck On I-75 In Monroe
Drivers helped the horses stay there while police called the owners.

FBI Raids Mail Order Companies In Tri-state
Federal agents raided two mail order companies that specialize in products that help customers pass pre-employment drug tests.

Gas Prices Force Consumers To Make Tough Choices
Gas reaches another record high in the Tri-state.

NKY Gets Ready for Presidential Primary Spotlight
Within hours after the Indiana primary, campaign volunteers and offices were busy looking for No. Ky. votes in the May 20 Presidential primary.

Local Teen Competes In Jeopardy College Championship
A Sycamore High School graduate appeared on Jeopardy! to compete in the college tournament.

Push To Educate Viewers On DTV Switch
On February 17, 2009, TV stations will stop broadcasting their traditional "analog" signals and go all-digital

Myanmar Aid Picks Up Pace
Shocked survivors who stumbled half-naked into one town in Myanmar are describing the horrors of last Saturday's cyclone and its aftermath.

Engineers Close Bridge On Wilmington Rd. In Lebanon
Officials say a recent inspection found deterioration, making it unsafe for public use.

Mason Business Owner Indicted On Bank & Mail Fraud Charges
Investigators say Orlando Carter lied to lenders in order to secure more than $10-million in loans and lines of credit.

Gypsy Moth Spraying In Hamilton Co. This Weekend
The aerial treatment was supposed to be carried out last weekend but was rescheduled because of the Flying Pig Marathon.

Motorcycle Safety Summit Held For Tri-state Riders
As the weather warms up, more motorcyclists are likely to hit the road for a ride.

Police Warn Of Italian Lottery Scam
Florence man flies to Rome, gets conned out of thousands of dollars.

05/08

Fire Truck, Car Collide In Corryville
Police said the car rear-ended the truck just after midnight at the intersection of William Howard Taft Road and Euclid Avenue.

Roselawn Man Arrested For Two Armed Robberies
The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office said 31-year-old Shawn Gray has confessed to the robberies.

Covington Police Investigate Shooting
Police said one man was shot around 11 p.m. Wednesday, in the 100 block of West 33rd Street.

One Dead, Two Hurt In Shooting Outside Nightclub
Police said 24-year-old Jerrod Mason was pronounced dead at the scene.

Three People Escape Morning Fire In West End
Firefighters were called to the building near Linn and York streets around 7:00 a.m.

Deerfield Twp. Man Indicted For Soliciting Minors
Police said 33-year-old Armando Rivera paid juveniles to perform sex acts that would be filmed.

Woman Pleads Guilty To Beating Senior Citizen
Police said Lisa Phillips forced her way into Edna Urk's apartment, then robbed and assaulted her.

Fire Damages North College Hill Home
Officials said the fire may have started on a couch located on the second floor of the building.

Xavier Expansion Project Begins
Crews began demolishing houses along Cleaney Avenue and Montgomery Road in Norwood on Wednesday morning.

Cincinnati Police Officer Indicted On Fraud Charges
Officer Adrian Mitchell is charged with mail fraud, wire fraud and bank fraud in connection with a real estate business he owned.

She Said ‘Yes’ At CVG
Mark Clayton had this moment planned for a long time.

Terrace Park Residents To Weigh In On Wooster Pike Upgrade
Terrace Park residents have a chance Thursday night to give their opinion whether village money should be spent for an extreme makeover of Wooster Pike.

Committee To Study Horse Safety After Eight Belles Death
The death of Kentucky Derby runner-up Eight Belles has the thoroughbred industry taking a closer look at equine safety.

Severe Storms Strike Southeast
Authorities in Mississippi say an apparent tornado damaged a shopping mall in Tupelo.

Juvenile Charged In Colerain Twp. Fire
Police said a juvenile is in custody accused of setting a fire in Colerain Township Wednesday.

Delta Cuts Down On VIP Perks
Delta will be closing the doors to one of its three Crown Room Clubs at the Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International Airport.

Survey USA: Should Hillary Clinton Continue To Run For President?
How do you feel about Hillary Clinton's presidential chances?

UN Plane Lands In Myanmar With Aid After Cyclone
Relief supplies from the United Nations arrived in Myanmar, but U.S. military planes loaded with aid were still denied access by the country's isolationist regime.

West Virginia Coach Bob Huggins Hurt In Airport Fall
After Huggins got off the plane, he was checking his cell phone messages when he tripped over a cone on the tarmac and hit his head.

Close Calls At CVG Call Into Question Control Tower Issues
Three serious incidents in recent weeks have brought major staffing and equipment issues to light at the air traffic control tower for CVG.

Facebook, States Set Bullying, Predator Safeguards
Facebook, the world's second-largest social networking Web site, will add more than 40 new safeguards to protect young users from sexual predators and cyberbullies, attorneys general from Florida and other states said Thursday.

Warren Co. Class Gets Special Music Lesson
Jim Papoulis shared his talent with students at the Montessori Academy in Mason on Thursday.

Fewer Gym Classes Offered In Ohio
According to a new state survey, students in Ohio are sitting still a lot.

Tri-State Youth Center Teaches Hip Hop, Respect
or years, teens and young adults from Over-the-Rhine and the West End have battled it out over turf lines, but one man is helping blur the lines and bring some peace to the streets.

Local Student's Celebrate Israel's Independence Day
Celebrations are taking place around the globe Thursday to mark the 60th anniversary of Israel's day of independence.

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Deer Park Man Sentenced For Abusing Minors
Police said Russell Back admitted he tied up three children in his neighborhood and sexually abused them.

Non-Paying Parents Owe Over $30,000
The search is on Thursday for two fathers who are more than $30,000 behind in their child support payments.

Investigators Ask For Information On Oxford Tasing
Kevin Piskura died almost one week after being tased by police outside an Oxford bar.

Forum Aims To Help Landlords Avoid Foreclosures
Community groups hope to get ahead of the housing and foreclosure problems by helping landlords before they get into trouble.

Demolition Continues For New Xavier Square
A famous and favorite old XU student hangout is razed to make way for a new University neighborhood.

Holmes Holds Mental Health Awareness Event
Thursday marked National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day.

Tri-state Myanmar Cyclone Relief Efforts Underway
Individuals, corporations and service organizations ramping up as death toll estimates stay around 100,000 people.

Newport Business Raided By FBI Under Investigation
The president of Spectrum Labs was called before a government committee in Washington.

Man Jailed After Daughter Fails To Get GED
A Fairfield man is in jail because his daughter hasn't gotten her GED.

Mason FD Gets New Hi-Tech EKG Equipment
New equipment speeds up care for victims of heart attacks.

Police Officer Faces Federal Fraud Charges
A Cincinnati police officer turned himself in to federal authorities this morning.

3 Teens Charged In Deerfield Twp. Explosion
Police arrived to find an injured 15-year-old teen.

Letter Carriers Collect To "Stamp Out Hunger"
Annual "Stamp Out Hunger" food drive by letter carriers may be more important this year than ever before.

Grand Theft Auto IV: Vicarious Violence?
Despite its popularity with gamers of all ages, Grand Theft Auto IV is hardly child's play.

McCain's Wife Says She'll Never Release Her Tax Returns
Cindy McCain says she won't make her tax returns public even if her husband wins the White House.

Police Say Nightclub Shooting Victim Fired First
Police are still searching for the gunman.

3 Men Face Charges In 2006 Covington Murder
Police say they lured the victim, then robbed and shot him.

Small Tornado Moves Through Clinton County
Reports of two small tornados dropping and lifting are similar throughout the area.

05/09

Top Off The Tank Now, Morning Oil Prices Surge
The price you pay at the gas pump could go up sharply as early as today.

Suspect's Gun Goes Off During Police Chase
The gun went off as police were chasing the suspect near the intersection of Gilbert Avenue and McMillan Street in Walnut Hills.

Rumpke Truck Crashes Into Reading Telephone Pole
The truck crashed into a pole on East Columbia and Observatory avenues.

Hamilton Police Investigating Stabbing
Police said the incident happened near Hanover and 2nd streets around 6:30 a.m.

Family Holds Vigil Two Years After Daughter's Death
Casonya Crawford's family is holding a candlelight vigil on Friday night in Avondale.

Soldier From Kentucky Killed In Afghanistan
Spc. Jeremy Gullett of Greenup, Ky., was one of two 101st Airborne Division soldiers killed Wednesday when their vehicle struck a roadside bomb.



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