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For those in attendance, how was the show? Godsmack performed live in Cincinnati at the PNC Pavilion at Riverbend Music Center on Wednesday as part of 'The Rise of Rock World Tour 2026.' Special guest Dorothy opened: bit.ly/4jBzGM5
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Toddler found alive in hospital morgue hours after being declared dead: bit.ly/4kaRKwH
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“When he drove past me it really shook me. I was like, what is going on?” A 27-year-old man is being credited with helping stop a moving school bus after its driver suffered a medical emergency, saving nearly 20 middle school students aboard: bit.ly/4BkwZEZ
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Cincinnati native and 1990 Reds World Series champion dies at 63: bit.ly/4dSSEdu
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Do you think professional athletes should stand for the national anthem? The WNBA Finals are drawing attention after players from both teams again left the court before the national anthem, a practice Vice President JD Vance called “disgraceful.”: bit.ly/4ebELHF
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Local 12/WKRC-TV retweeted
In the Hinton case, the death penalty was taken off the table because the court-appointed forensic psychologist prior to the trial, determined Hinton suffered from severe mental illness.
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Count 1 of indictment for aggravated murder basically says the defendant knew the person he was killing was a law enforcement officer; Count 2 says the defendant knew the officer was engaged in his duties as an officer when he was killed. That's the difference between the two.
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Local 12/WKRC-TV retweeted
Difference btwn "Standard" murder/"Aggravated" murder is enhancements - in this case victim being 1) officer; 2) officer in commission of duties. In re punishments, Agg murder is life w/o parole + possible death penalty; Std murder is life w/parole after 15yrs+, judge's choice.
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1 killed in Tri-State crash with teen driver. bit.ly/3VPapV0
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An Indiana family claims a "luxury" diaper sent their child to the burn unit. “This is our child, and he’s in so much pain." MORE: bit.ly/488dWjQ
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The 2nd day of jury deliberations in the Rodney Hinton Jr murder trial began with a question to the judge from the jurors. They wanted to know the difference between Cts 1&2 of the indictment, both aggravated murder. @Local12
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4 Tri-State corrections officers guilty of dereliction of duty. bit.ly/48d8uMA
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A man was taken into custody after he allegedly walked into a Little Caesars and asked for "Alex." When the staff told him no one named "Alex" worked there, he allegedly flashed an ICE badge and warned that he was about to "take everyone." MORE: bit.ly/4BlaMa2
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Vice President J.D. Vance spoke to voters in Sharonville, Cincinnati Public Schools could face a state takeover if a levy doesn't pass and a brand new Chick-fil-A has opened near the University of Cincinnati. Find more news on our website 24/7: bit.ly/4iaGk9T
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Local 12/WKRC-TV retweeted
Fall magic in Oxford, Ohio 🍂 Golden sunshine bouncing off @miamiuniversity's beautiful buildings, vibrant changing leaves in the foreground, and surprisingly green grass. A little slice of autumn perfection for you to enjoy. ☀️❤️ @Local12
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Ohio could be missing out on as much as $100 million in tax revenue because the state is not allowed to regulate the fast-growing prediction market business, according to state lawmakers and industry observers: bit.ly/4z5p3WX
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Video shows an out-of-control car nearly striking a child on a scooter. “This recording shows how little it takes for irresponsible and reckless driving to lead to a tragedy."
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