PHOTOS INSIDE: The Tri-State is a very different place today compared to one year ago, when hurricane force winds blew through town. Watch Video

Officials say rates for homeowners coverage rose 6.9 percent in the state last year and a likely reason is Hurricane Ike.

It still needs to be approved by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO). Watch Video

The Ohio Insurance Institute says winds from Hurricane Ike last September resulted in more than $1.14 billion in insured losses.

With Spring weather comes some unpredictability. Prepare yourself by organizing an emergency kit. Watch Video

A show of kindness by some first graders in Butler County resulted in a unforgettable break from the books. Watch Video

Robert Weaver said he realizes Duke Energy had a big mess to clean up and repair, but he thought his street lights would have been up by now.

Duke is making major changes after the September windstorm knocked out service to 90 percent of its customers. Watch Video

Ohio Utilities regulators have approved Duke's request to bill customers for the September windstorm that cost the energy company $31 million. Watch Video

Communities in Hamilton County are getting a total of $5.7 million in federal funds. Watch Video

Brush and mulch collected from September's windstorm caught fire at a former landfill in Glendale. Watch Video