Dan Sligh and his wife were in their pickup truck on Interstate 5 heading to a camping trip when a bridge before them disappeared in a "big puff of dust."Full Story >
Federal officials were searching the country for a possible temporary replacement for a bridge that collapsed along the crucial Interstate 5 corridor, but Washington Gov. Jay Inslee cautioned Friday that major disruptions...Full Story >
Friday, May 24 2013 4:16 PM EDT2013-05-24 20:16:51 GMT
A nurse who serves on the Kauffman Stadium K-crew was able to revive a 14-year-old girl who collapsed during Thursday night's game.The girl was dancing in the upper-deck stands when she suddenly collapsed.Full Story >
A nurse who serves on the Kauffman Stadium K-crew was able to revive a 14-year-old girl who collapsed during Thursday night's game.Full Story >
Friday, May 24 2013 4:15 PM EDT2013-05-24 20:15:11 GMT
Overnight lows will dip into the low 40s with some of us possibly seeing upper 30s by Saturday morning. Highs will once again only make it into the mid/upper 60s. Full Story >
Overnight lows will dip into the low 40s with some of us possibly seeing upper 30s by Saturday morning. Highs will once again only make it into the mid/upper 60s. Full Story >
Friday, May 24 2013 4:05 PM EDT2013-05-24 20:05:51 GMT
It happened at a home on Maher Road at Tonya Drive, near Dixie Highway, around 2:30 p.m. According to officials on scene, the blaze involved the house, a garage and a fifth wheel. Full Story >
It happened at a home on Maher Road at Tonya Drive, near Dixie Highway, around 2:30 p.m. According to officials on scene, the blaze involved the house, a garage and a fifth wheel.Full Story >
Are you shopping for that person who has everything? Or looking for something unique for yourself? iPotty's to yodeling pickles, Amazon.com is sure to have something for you or that special someone.Full Story >
Are you shopping for that person who has everything and you have no idea what to buy them? Or maybe looking for something unique for yourself? From iPotty's to yodeling pickles, Amazon.com is sure to have something for you or that special someone.Full Story >
CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OH (WOIO) -
Michael Forlani, charged along with Jimmy Dimora in the county corruption investigation, changed his plea in Federal Court on Thursday. Forlani changed his plea to guilty to 13 counts of bribery, conspiracy, and RICO statutes. His sentencing is set for 1December 6, 2012.
He has agreed to forfeit various proceeds from his schemes. His plea deal remains sealed. it is unclear how much time he is facing. The final decision is up to Judge Sarah Lioi.
Forlani had previously pleaded not guilty to bribing Dimora in order to win business for his company, Doan Pyramid Electric. Forlani is the latest construction executive to fall in the investigation. He provided electrical work for Dimora at his Independence home. He had an interest in the Wade Park Veterans Hospital project among others that got Dimora's support.
After Dimora was found guilty in another case, charges against him in this case were dropped. Dimora has begun serving a 28 year prison sentence.
Friday, April 5 2013 7:16 PM EDT2013-04-05 23:16:26 GMT
Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Timothy J. McGinty announced that a Cuyahoga County Grand Jury has issued the first indictment for corruption related offenses following the federal government investigationFull Story >
Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Timothy J. McGinty announced that a Cuyahoga County Grand Jury has issued the first indictment for corruption related offenses following the federal government investigation of Cuyahoga County Government.Full Story >
Wednesday, January 23 2013 8:57 AM EST2013-01-23 13:57:04 GMT
Jimmy Dimora has a new home. The former Cuyahoga County Commissioner will serve his 28 year sentence at the Federal Correctional Institution Gilmer which is located in Glenville, West Virginia. He hadFull Story >
Jimmy Dimora has a new home. The former Cuyahoga County Commissioner will servehis 28 year sentence at the Federal Correctional Institution Gilmer which is located in Glenville, West Virginia.Full Story >
Tuesday, January 15 2013 5:42 PM EST2013-01-15 22:42:05 GMT
Only 19 Action News cameras rolling as disgraced attorney Anthony O. Calabrese entered Federal Court in Akron for sentencing in the county corruption investigation. He was charged in several schemesFull Story >
Only 19 Action News cameras rolling as disgraced attorney Anthony O. Calabrese entered Federal Court in Akron to plead guilty in the county corruption investigation. Full Story >
Tuesday, January 8 2013 1:55 PM EST2013-01-08 18:55:17 GMT
Michael Forlani will be in Akron Federal court this morning for a sentencing hearing. He has admitted bribing various pubic officials to obtain work for his construction company, Doan Pyramid. TheFull Story >
Michael Forlani has stayed mostly out of the headlines, but a man who was a behind the scenes mover and shaker was in court Tuesday and his crimes are being laid out before he's sentenced.
Wednesday, January 2 2013 9:22 PM EST2013-01-03 02:22:25 GMT
For more than four years, the government has been cleaning up Cuyahoga County. Putting an end to political corruption, and punishing those involved. And now, signs that an end to the investigation isFull Story >
For more than four years, the government has been cleaning up Cuyahoga County. Putting an end to political corruption, and punishing those involved. And now, signs that an end to the investigation isFull Story >
Wednesday, December 12 2012 6:08 PM EST2012-12-12 23:08:40 GMT
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19 Action News is investigating the whereabouts of convicted former Cuyahoga County Commissioner Jimmy Dimora.
Dimora is supposed to serve his sentence on federal bribery charges at a federal prison in North Carolina, but more than four months after his sentencing, he's still not there.
Friday, November 16 2012 6:15 PM EST2012-11-16 23:15:31 GMT
Disgraced former County Auditor Frank Russo reported to Federal Prison today, more than 4 years after the raids on his and other county officers. Right now Russo doesn't know how long he'll be locked up.Full Story >
Disgraced former County Auditor Frank Russo reported to Federal Prison today, more than 4 years after the raids on his and other county officers. Right now Russo doesn't know how long he'll be locked up.Full Story >
Thursday, October 25 2012 1:46 PM EDT2012-10-25 17:46:02 GMT
Former County Auditor Frank Russo will be in court Thursday as federal prosecutors say his cooperation in the county corruption is "substantially complete." Some had asked over the months how Russo remainedFull Story >
Former County Auditor Frank Russo was in court Thursday as federal prosecutors say his cooperation in the county corruption is "substantially complete."
A judge ordered Russo to self report to a Pennsylvania prison in December to begin serving his sentence.
Friday, May 24 2013 11:37 AM EDT2013-05-24 15:37:58 GMT
Police in Salisbury are investigating after they say a man confessed to fatally stabbing his girlfriend and using her blood to draw a heart on a building. According to police, the unidentified man toldFull Story >
Police in Salisbury are investigating after they say a man confessed to fatally stabbing his girlfriend and using her blood to draw a heart on a building.Full Story >
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:09 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:09:31 GMT
A unique, perhaps controversial, promotion was held Thursday at the Florence Freedom game: Former Notre Dame football star Manti Te'o girlfriend bobble-head night. Full Story >
A unique, perhaps controversial, promotion was held Thursday at the Florence Freedom game: Former Notre Dame football star Manti Te'o girlfriend bobble-head night. Full Story >
Friday, May 24 2013 10:43 AM EDT2013-05-24 14:43:18 GMT
A 19-year-old Clifton resident was arrested on Wednesday for aggravated burglary and numerous counts of drug possession. According to the Cincinnati Police Department, Kyle "Lucky" McNamara was armedFull Story >
A 19-year-old Clifton resident was arrested on Wednesday for aggravated burglary and numerous counts of drug possession.Full Story >
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:17 PM EDT2013-05-24 02:17:47 GMT
Heads are starting to roll at the IRS. A day after pleading the 5th and refusing to testify before Congress, Lois Lerner, the IRS Director of Tax Exempt Organizations was placed on administrative leaveFull Story >
A day after pleading the 5th and refusing to testify before Congress, Lois Lerner, the IRS Director of Tax Exempt Organizations was placed on administrative leave Thursday. We have learned more about Lois Lerner's connections to Cindy Thomas, the highest ranking Cincinnati employee in this IRS division.Full Story >
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:31 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:31:55 GMT
The claim that the ongoing IRS scandal is limited to low level employees is falling apart. The six Cincinnati workers we have identified, who sent scrutinizing letters to conservative groups with wordsFull Story >
The claim that the ongoing IRS scandal is limited to low level employees is falling apart. Full Story >
Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:23 PM EDT2013-05-22 17:23:38 GMT
A Charlotte mother is teaching her young son a lesson, by having him arrested, after he stole her Pop-Tarts, according to a police report. According to a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police report, officersFull Story >
A Charlotte mother is teaching her young son a lesson, by having him arrested, after he stole her Pop-Tarts, according to a police report.Full Story >
Dan Sligh and his wife were in their pickup truck on Interstate 5 heading to a camping trip when a bridge before them disappeared in a "big puff of dust."Full Story >
Federal officials were searching the country for a possible temporary replacement for a bridge that collapsed along the crucial Interstate 5 corridor, but Washington Gov. Jay Inslee cautioned Friday that major disruptions...Full Story >
Friday, May 24 2013 9:13 AM EDT2013-05-24 13:13:57 GMT
A man was found shot to death in Over-the-Rhine overnight. It was just before 3A-M when Cincinnati dispatch received a call about a man bleeding from the head near the intersection of Goose Alley andFull Story >
Cincinnati police have released the name of a man who was shot and killed early Friday morning in OTR. Full Story >
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