Ohio

Katelyn Markham death case: John Carter to be arraigned today in Butler County court
A man charged with murder in the 12-year-old case of Katelyn Markham’s death will be arraigned today in Butler County...

UD campus disturbance, arrests echo previous clashes with police, students
When a large crowd gathered in the University of Dayton campus area for a weekend party, some revelers overturned a...

Historic Wright Brothers airplane factory in Dayton damaged by fire
The future of a historic building where the Wright Brothers once built airplanes in Dayton remains in doubt after a...

EXPLAINER: What is the Katelyn Markham death case, and who is involved?
For 12 years, authorities in multiple jurisdictions, including Butler County, have been investigating the death of...

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Ohio reports fewest number of weekly COVID cases of year
Ohio recorded around 7,000 COVID cases in the last week — the fewest reported so far this year.

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Report: Man rigged propane tank, hose; house blew up as stepdad lit cigarette
TROY — A Miami County judge ordered evaluations of sanity and competency to stand trial for a St. Paris man charged...

Katelyn Markham case: Father suspected fiancé John Carter, who is now under arrest
HAMILTON — Dave Markham, Katelyn’s father, said after learning his late daughter’s fiancé was behind bars and charged...

John Carter arrested for murder in Katelyn Markham death case
HAMILTON — It took 12 years of investigating by multiple police agencies, but the Butler County Prosecutor’s Office...

John Carter arrested for murder in Katelyn Markham death case
HAMILTON — It took 12 years of investigating by multiple police agencies, but the Butler County Prosecutor’s Office...

Levy shortfall: Middletown fire stations to cost $10M more than original request
MIDDLETOWN — The cost of building and furnishing four fire stations in Middletown is burning out of control.

Sirens sound today in statewide tornado drill
Emergency sirens and alerts across Ohio went off at 9:50 a.m. today as a reminder to prepare for one of nature’s most...

‘Project 4 Walls’ art exhibit inspired by local artist’s travel adventures
A local artist’s travel to exotic places has inspired the latest exhibition at The Strauss Gallery in Hamilton.

Ohio senate bill concerns some local professors
A new bill in the Ohio Senate could make fundamental changes to Ohio’s 14 public universities and 24 public community...

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Major I-75 construction phase launches next week south of downtown Dayton
A deteriorating 3-mile section of I-75 in the Moraine and West Carrollton area will be torn up and replaced starting...

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Warren County woman guilty of conspiracy in latest Oath Keepers Jan. 6 trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Morrow woman associated with the Oath Keepers was convicted Monday of conspiracy and obstruction...

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WORTH THE DRIVE: History, hiking and trail hopping in Lancaster
As spring signals warmer temperatures, it’s just about time to return to day-tripping and exploring new places...

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Ohio bill could raise speed limits past 55 on two-lane roads outside cities
A new measure in Ohio’s pending state transportation budget proposes to increase maximum speed limits for the parts of...

Lawsuit says Ohio Ballot Board should vacate decision on abortion access ballot...
A new lawsuit filed with the Ohio Supreme Court on Monday is seeking to have a decision from the Ohio Ballot Board...

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Ohio State University student dies over spring break
An Ohio State University student died last week over spring break. Henry Meacock was a finance major from New Jersey, a...

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US EPA orders other states not to block toxic waste from East Palestine train derailment
The U.S. Environmental Protection agency on Friday ordered other states not to block toxic waste from the Feb. 3 East...

Ohio to track overdose deaths as numbers continue to climb
Accidental drug overdose deaths in Ohio reached a record amount in 2021 when more than 5,200 Ohioans died.

Pentagon seeking more money for recruitment ads as Air Force expect more shortfalls
The Defense Department wants to spend $40 million to promote military service to young people as lawmakers warn the...

Pike County murders: Billy Wagner likely won’t see trial until 2024
WAVERLY, Ohio — George “Billy” Wagner III, likely won’t see trial until at least early 2024, according to...

One dead after SWAT called to Fairfield neighborhood
Fairfield police officers responded to a welfare check on Woodmont Court, and were met with gunfire.