Ricky A. Raider was sentenced to seven years in jail after a truck tire flew through a windshield on I-75, killing 18-year-old Lauren A. Collins, and he was found to have fled the scene.
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Holly Jolly Days is back at the Behringer-Crawford Museum
Holly Jolly Days is back again this year at the Behringer-Crawford Museum. There is so much to see and learn, from the holiday toy trains to Lego displays, including a vintage Christmas collection. Immerse yourself as you take a look at the ‘Window Through Time’ exhibit with feather trees and antique German ornaments. There are […]
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Big Mac Bridge: Northbound lane could open before end of year; on track for full reopening in March
The Ohio Department of Transportation is working to reopen all northbound lanes of the Big Mac Bridge by Christmas, while the southbound lanes are still on schedule to be repaired by March.
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What caused the Big Mac Bridge fire? An inside look into an arson investigation
Arson is one of the most difficult crimes to prove because fire often destroys evidence. But these investigations are fascinating for the public. “There are a lot of moving parts there because it’s a very difficult crime. Our evidence is sometimes compromised by the fire scene itself. Or damaged. Or leaves with the arsonist, i.e., […]
Posted inFootball
‘Surreal’ | Father of Cooper High School star discusses Bill Belichick as new UNC head coach
UNC has officially hired six-time Super Bowl-winning head coach Bill Belichick as their new head coach, and Austin Alexander, a highly recruited football player, is excited to join the Tar Heels and play under Belichick.
Posted inBusiness
These are the Frisch’s Big Boy locations that are still open
More than 20 Frisch’s Big Boy locations have permanently closed since October when the local franchise’s owners, Florida-based company NNN REIT LP, began filing eviction notices against them. As eviction hearings continue — as of this publishing, hearings against three locations are still pending — we’re tracking which Frisch’s locations are still open, and which […]
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Local Allegiant pilots hit the picket lines at CVG demanding a better contract
Local Allegiant pilots are on the picket lines at CVG in hopes of getting a better contract. The pilots, who are members of the Teamsters Local 2118, said the want better pay and a better work-life balance, something they’ve been working toward for the last four years. The Teamsters said the union voted an overwhelming […]
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Albertsons blames Kroger for failed merger attempt, seeks ‘billions’ in damages
One day after a federal judge blocked the biggest acquisition in Kroger’s history, the Albertsons grocery chain is suing Kroger for “billions of dollars” in damages. Albertsons press release claims Kroger caused the merger to fail by ignoring regulators’ feedback, rejecting stronger divestiture buyers and failing to cooperate with Albertsons in pursuing the deal. It’s […]
Posted inCrime
$1M bond set for 2 charged with arson that damaged Big Mac Bridge
Written by WCPO’s Felicia Jordan , Molly Schramm and Danielle Goodman Four people were arraigned Wednesday morning in connection with the massive fire that damaged the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge, or Big Mac Bridge, according to Hamilton County court records. Three men and a woman are now in custody for their alleged involvement with the […]
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Repairs to Big Mac Bridge estimated to be ‘at least $10 million’
As demolition of the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge, or Big Mac Bridge, continues, the Ohio Department of Transportation announced it estimates the repair job will likely cost at least $10 million to finish. The bridge was severely damaged on November 1 after a playground at Sawyer Point Park, beneath the bridge, caught fire overnight and […]