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Thunderstorms expected to move into area
Thunderstorms are expected to develop late Wednesday with the potential for strong or severe weather including gusty winds and small hail, according to Storm Center 7 Chief Meteorologist Jamie Simpson.“We will have storms. It’s just a question of how strong they will be,” he said. “If we can see some ...
Kings Island roller coaster riders get stuck
Kings Island evacuated guests from one of its roller coasters today after the ride unexpectedly stopped. The Beast came to a halt around 11 a.m. while climbing its second lift hill, said Kings Island spokesman Don Helbig. Thirty riders waited about 10 minutes before being escorted off the ride, Helbig ...
Hamilton man ejected in crash, dies
A Hamilton man died in a single-vehicle crash in Ohio County, Ind.Buddy Joseph Hubbard, 34, was driving a Sport Utility Vehicle on Salem Ridge Road near Poor House Hill Road at about 1:17 p.m. Monday when the SUV overturned, according to the Ohio County Sheriff’s Department.Hubbard, the only passenger in ...
70 mph speed limit approved
The Ohio Department of Transportation announced today the stretches of highway where the speed limit will be increasing from 65 mph to 70 mph beginning this summer.The new designations follow recently passed legislation permitting speeds to increase to 70 mph on certain sections of interstate highways effective July 1.The local ...
Local coverage: Tornado reclassified as EF-5
The following timeline follows news coming from Oklahoma after a tornado wiped out the City of Moore on Monday. WHIO-TV and Dayton Daily News staff members are there and sending in reports.6:45 p.m.: The James M. Cox Foundation and Cox Enterprises have pledged $1 million in support to assist the ...
Red Cross, Matthew 25: Ministries seek help
The American Red Cross issued a statement today seeking aid for tornado victims in Oklahoma.Disaster Cycle Services Senior Vice President Richard Reed urged people to donate funds.“We will be opening up additional shelters and delivering thousands of meals and water in the coming hours, days and possibly weeks ahead. But ...
Third man falls to death in Hocking Hills park
Two days after a Centerville man died after he fell from a cliff near Hocking Hills State Park in front of a group of Boy Scouts, a second person was killed Monday after they fell from a waterfall in the recreation area. On Monday, the Columbus Dispatch reported a person ...
Rough weather could hit area Wednesday afternoon
A batch of showers and thunderstorms headed into the region from western Kentucky should arrive by sunrise, but will weaken to produce only a few rumbles of thunder early Wednesday through late morning, Storm Center 7 Chief Meteorologist Jamie Simpson said Tuesday night. This weather system will by no means ...
Motorcycle Awareness Month celebrated in May
With warmer weather beginning as the summer months approach, drivers may notice the reappearance of motorcyclists on area roadways.The month of May also marks Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and the Ohio State Highway Patrol aims to remind motorcyclists to ride endorsed, trained and sober to help protect drivers and passengers ...
Couple indicted in multiple Yellow Springs burglaries
A Xenia couple connected to multiple Yellow Springs burglaries has been indicted on several charges. A search warrant was served May 7 at the East Market Street home of Oliver Simons, 34 and Bianca Stone-Chappelle. A large amount of stolen items, drugs and drug paraphernalia were recovered by law enforcement ...
Are sunscreen bottle labels misleading?
Sunbathers can expect to see new government-mandated labels on sunscreen bottles this summer.The Food and Drug Administration has banned terms including “waterproof” and “sweatproof,” saying they are misleading.Higher standards have also been set before sunscreen companies may claim they reduce cancer risks and early aging.A survey of 1,400 sunscreen products ...
Severe storms likely on Wednesday
Severe storms are likely on Wednesday as a cold front moving in to Southwest Ohio gains strength.On Tuesday, scattered showers will develop by the afternoon but will likely not be severe. On Wednesday, storms are possible in the morning prior to a lull. There may be some sunshine.Later in the ...
Police: Suspect wanted for luring girl in Target lot
Police said a man attempted to lure a teen unknown to him to get into his vehicle.The police report state’s the teen’s dad had gone inside Target on West First Street on Sunday evening, while she remained in the vehicle. The suspect, whom is not identified, asked the teen if ...
Navy dolphins discover rare torpedo
There are dolphins in the Navy? Let’s get by that question with a resounding yes and move on. The find is an extremely rare torpedo called a Howell. The weapon is marked with USN No. 24 and dates back nearly 130 years. The fish was on the cutting edge of ...
Semi crash slows traffic on I-70 in Englewood
Traffic is slow on Interstate 70 in Englewood after a semi-tractor trailer overturned.The incident occurred sometime before 11:30 a.m. at I-70 westbound and Main Street (Exit 29). No injuries have been reported, according to Englewood police Sgt. Mike Lang. An initial investigation revealed the driver of the semi was “going ...
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