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Days and possibly weeks, that's how long KY Gov. Andy Beshear says the Brent Spence Bridge could be shut down after an early morning crash.
LOCAL 12, WKRC-TV's
#SkyView12
gives us a close look at the damage to the trucks and the bridge.
Ezzard Charles II, the Cincinnati Cobra's son just saw the sculpture of his father that will be placed in Laurel Park in the West End along Ezzard Charles Drive.
He approves of it and thinks it is a great likeness to his father.
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Colerain Police Officer Dale Woods is in critical condition at UC Medical Center
His family is by his side praying for him to recover
Woods was hit by a vehicle last night while directing traffic at the scene of a crash on Colerain Ave.
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The Norwood Delite Creamy Whip is donating $.50 for every blue berry ice cream cone sold the next three weekends to Autism Speaks.
The owner is going to match all the money from the cones.
If you get chance stop by and support a good cause.
The ice cream is really good.
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"Our boys were targeted," Jill Hamlin said. "They were targeted from the get-go. Immediately, there were people running around filming and this isn't going to be a truthful depiction of what happened.”
During our COVID-19 safety tour of
@KingsIslandPR
we were allowed to ride the new giga coaster,
#Orion
.
The park recorded our ride with a GoPro.
I didn't have any trouble with my mask staying on the tallest and fastest ride in the park.
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I got to meet a very lucky family tonight.
They might not be here if it weren't for their usually quiet cat being awfully loud this morning.
Mr. Boo is the hero of the day after the family's home filled with carbon monoxide.
Here’s another look at what it’s like in Hamilton right now. This is downtown. It took only 30 minutes for it to get like this. This snow is coming down hard and the wind is fast.
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It was great meeting the young women of the
@EAST_HAWKS
soccer team and learning how they’re raising money to fight childhood cancer through
@AlexsLemonade
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Fountain Square is packed with protesters and more continue to come.
There are protesters on the other side of 5th St. because Fountain Square is so packed.
The event is organized by the Cincinnati March for Racial Justice.
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A rally to Save the Post Office is being held at the Dalton Street facility in Cincinnati.
They're asking for the Senate to pass a funding bill and to eliminate cuts to the service.
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Dozens and maybe more than 100 volunteers have shown up in Highland County to help in the search for Madison Bell, 18.
Folks are on ATVs and I’ve seen a few on horseback too.
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If you’re thinking about checking out the Christmas lights at
@ConeyIslandPark
, don’t hesitate.
They’re fantastic!
It really is an incredible display, set to music you listen to through your car radio.
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NKY parents are these your children? Where are the adults? Where are the chaperones? Is this behavior encouraged at Covington Catholic? I don't care if you support Trump, this is about respect, not politics.
#IndigenousPeoplesMarch
I’m so happy to see these “hands-free doors” popping up.
It shouldn’t have taken a pandemic to realize you should be able to leave a restroom without touching a handle (especially with the amount of folks who don’t wash their hands).
114 people just became American citizens.
The new citizens were recognized on the field of Great American Ball Park by the
@Reds
They're lined up waiting to get a picture with Federal Magistrate Judge Stephanie Bowman, who performed the ceremony, and their families.
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After two men were directing traffic to avoid driving over the
#BlackLivesMatter
mural in front of
@CityOfCincy
city hall, two police officers have set up their SUVs to prevent traffic from driving over the mural.
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Search crews are heading out to look for signs of Madison Bell, 18 in Highland County.
Bell was last seen on Sunday when she left to go tan at a nearby market.
Her car was found in a church parking lot across the street with all her stuff still inside.
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Everyone has taken a knee at the protest in front of the Hamilton County Courthouse.
This protest started at Fountain Square and marched to the courthouse.
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This is the Field of Memories at Arlington Memorial Gardens.
There will be a flag raising ceremony at 12:30 here.
The public is welcome to attend.
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I do have to say, the Ferris wheel at the Banks as part of the Cincinnati skyline does look pretty good.
What do you think?
Will you come down to take it for a spin, or I guess rotation? Maybe revolution?
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Pretty cool flyover at the Western & Southern/WEBN Fireworks.
The crowds are still filling out on both sides of the river but there are significantly fewer people here compared to 2019.
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A Pray for Hamlin sign and
@BuffaloBills
necklace have been left in front of
@uc_health
where Damar Hamlin is in critical condition after suffering cardiac arrest during last night's Monday Night Football game against the
@Bengals
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Update on Covington Police Officer-Involved Shooting:
The Covington Police Officer who was shot during yesterday’s incident has been released from University Hospital and is at home recovering with family. We appreciate the outpouring of support during this incident
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Bar and restaurant owners locally and across Ohio are upset over a new rule likely to go into effect tonight that stops alcohol sales at 10 pm.
It also says customers must be finished with drinks by 11 pm.
I'll have more information starting at 4 on
@Local12
First Financial Bank, 3CDC and DCI have teamed up to cover the costs of damage to 40 storefronts in Downtown Cincinnati and Over-the-Rhine from the civil unrest that occurred in late May.
First Financial is contributing $30K
3CDC/DCI adding $20K
For a total of$50,000
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I had to stop by and check out the Sims Furniture Christmas display on Madison in Covington.
I love this display because it reminds me of the one that used to be put up at Shillito's in downtown Cincinnati.
Do you have a favorite display you always check out?
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The
@CityOfCincy
first Juneteenth flag raising ceremony is getting underway.
The city has celebrated the day before but this is the first flag raising.
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.
@CincyPD
announcing a partnership with
@uc_health
to offer mental health crisis tele-health mobile crisis program
Officers will be able to initiate a video call with a social worker to determine level of care for the crisis.
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Little things put a big smile on my face...
The fact that it's this light at nearly 6 pm and that it's Friday make me a happy camper.
(I couldn't figure out which pic I liked better, so I you get two)
A news conference is set to begin at Cincinnati City Hall.
Council member
@ChrisSeelbach
is set to announce a proposal to ban single-use plastic bags in the city.
The goal is to get people to use reusable bags.
The proposal would go into effect Jan. 1 of 2021.
I forgot to post these pictures of a covered bridge in went through in Clermont County.
I always love finding stuff like this as I travel across the tri-state covering stories.
I was first to tell you yesterday MLB was no longer going to mandate masks
Now this from the Reds:
The
@Reds
will return Great American Ball Park to full capacity June 2
Beginning 6/2 masks will be recommended but no longer mandated to be worn at Great American Ball Park
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Williamsburg High School quarterback
@JJ_Miller_2024
broke the record for the most touchdown passes thrown.
In doing so, he wanted to recognize the local fallen hero he surpassed.
Tune into
@Local12
at 11 to see the story and how he honored Clermont County Deputy Bill Brewer.
Here are some pictures of the damage in Highland County after strong storms came through overnight.
Several trees were snapped and multiple carports and sheds were picked up by the winds.
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@BraaadWx
The third day in the trial of
#bengal
Joe Mixon is about to get underway
The prosecution has one more witness
Judge Gwen Bender just announced the trial may go into a 4th day, with closing arguments potentially Thursday morning
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New poster from the Highland County Sheriff's Office regarding Madison Bell and a person of interest.
Please share far and wide.
The car in the picture appears to be a late-model Nissan Sentra.
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The official
@taylorswift13
#ErasTour
merchandise truck is open at the Banks.
There are hundreds, if not more than a thousand people lined up to get their gear.
I'm talking with the first group of folks.
You'll hear from them at noon on
@Local12
News.
Went down to the riverfront to get some pictures of the skyline before the
@SkystarWheel
leaves.
I'd love see your favorite pics of it or from inside the ferris wheel in the comments.
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The Ohio River is also closed to traffic while inspectors determine if the Brent Spence Bridge is structural safe.
Boone County Water Rescue is making sure no vessels go under the bridge.
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Coming up at 5:30 on
@Local12
News, you'll hear from a
@MiddletownOH
custodian credited with saving a student's life by doing the Heimlich maneuver and you'll hear from the student who alerted her that the boy was choking.
The Power Hour is off and running at the
@LungAssociation
Fight for Air Climb at Great American Ball Park.
These folks will be climbing the stairs for the next 60 minutes.
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Had a great lunch with the always beautiful
@DanaSmithWDTN
at Wat Da Pho in Beavercreek before walking around Yellow Springs and then to see the Christmas lights at Clifton Mill.
#SundayFunday
#ThoseNoodles
Gov. DeWine says the state is working with OHSAA and coaches to find a way to bring sports back.
But it's still too early to say when or if they will be back.
DeWine says we know parents are frustrated.
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Huge news for the Tri-State!
Ohio and Kentucky announce federal funding for the Brent Spence Bridge companion bridge project gets the green light.
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Folks continue to show up took at what's left of the Hog Rock Cafe in Milan.
They tell me this was the place to get a drink or watch a game in town.
The owner spent nearly two months on the roof last season as the Bengals tried to get their first win.
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I heard my first Christmas song as I was scanning the stations on the radio just a moment ago.
I think it’s too early for it.
I like to wait until after Thanksgiving before I start Christmas.
What do you think?
Bring on the Christmas music or it’s too early?
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Getting an update and tour of the construction of the newest roller coaster,
#Orion
@KingsIslandPR
If the weather holds out, we'll be getting some
#SkyView12
drone footage of the site.
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So thankful for wonderful and passionate coworkers
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Thank you for the coffee
@stephkuzy
and Eric.
It really is a pleasure to work with you all.
After another street takeover in the Tri-State this past weekend, I talked with Retired Police Sgt. Betsy Smith, with the
@NatPoliceAssoc
about the incidents and how law enforcement agencies are trying to stop them.
One issue: She says 9/10 departments are understaffed.
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Just an absolute story here.
A dog is shot point blank in the head.
Somehow the bullet doesn't go through the skull and ends up in his jaw.
2 Months later and he's nearly ready to be adopted.
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.
@CincinnatiZoo
is celebrating its 34th annual "Zoo Babies" through May.
The event is free with regular zoo admission.
The zoo is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Made it out to
@KingsIslandPR
for the first time this year.
I could go there every day and be happy, not sure about my feet though, given I walked 16 miles (I can't be the only one who does "laps" to maximize coaster rides).
Plus, I can't believe how many new things it offers.
"We need to bring the village back. I grew up where everybody raised me. If I was doing something wrong, I got checked in the neighborhood and my mom got me when I got home," one woman said.
1/2
Starting September 6th and until further notice, the CSO & Pops will require all ticketholders to show proof of completed COVID vaccination for entry into all events at Music Hall.
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Day 4 of the Joe Mixon aggravated menacing trial is set to begin.
@CincyPD
Sgt. Mark Kelley is back on the stand for brief re-cross examination clarifying his summary of the interview.
The judge says the trial should finish today.
The prosecution rests its case.
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About 60 protesters have gathered in front of the office of
@senrobportman
in Cincinnati and more are expected.
They're pushing for the senator to do something in the wake of two mass shootings, one in Dayton, Ohio.
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I’m in the
#Northside
talking daisies.
There’s a plan to restore the giant
#DaisyMural
as you drive into town.
It has some chips and peeling paint and could use some TLC
Have you seen the mural before?
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The snakes were discovered after the homeowner went under the home to see why his cable service was acting up.
He quickly crawled out after seeing what he thought was a few snakes.
In response to a confirmed case of the coronavirus in KY, Gov. Andy Beshear issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency and activating the Commonwealth’s price-gouging laws
You should report suspected price gouging to the Consumer Protection Hotline at (888) 432-9257
Parents of first graders sexually abused by former Springboro teacher, John Austin Hopkins, are reading victim impact statements during his sentencing hearing in Lebanon.
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Attorneys for Nick Ballachino, who was kicked in the head by a Hamilton County Sheriff's deputy on video, say they are asking for a new civil rights violation charge to be added against the deputy and that he be fired and no longer allowed to work in law enforcement.
A memorial and unveiling ceremony is underway near the site where the Beverly Hills Supper Club once stood.
The memorial unveiling comes on the 46th anniversary of the worst night club tragedy in U.S. history.
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