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The Fire Department Investigation Unit says the fire was started by a child playing with a lighter.

Natalya Daoud and Alison Montoya

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Cincinnati girl battling stage-4 brain cancer wants to spread hope, positivity

Missing puppy from Madisonville pet spa found

Senate Bill 8: Beshear to require schools to arm resource officers

UC cop charged with OVI investigated for previous incidents involving drinking

Sanders wins Nevada caucuses, takes national Democratic lead

Saturday’s caucuses are the third contest in a 2020 primary season that has so far been marred by chaos and uncertainty in overwhelmingly white, rural states.

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Brittany Harry

Published February 21, 2020 at 10:30 PM

‘Coaches vs. Cancer’ event brings fierce rivals together off the court

Coach John Blackwell says he wanted to do something good to honor his father, who died from cancer 20-years ago Friday.

Published February 21, 2020 at 10:12 PM

Cincy business owner heading to White House for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Summit

Ms. Smith is going (back) to Washington!

Amber Jayanth

Published February 21, 2020 at 8:41 PM

Nearly 9 million Ohio license and ID holders to be added to facial recognition database

Nearly nine million Ohio drivers and state ID holders will soon be added to the state’s controversial facial-recognition system.

Jim Nelson

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Slaying of family of 4 leaves neighbors stunned in Fla.

Investigators haven't said why they believe this happened or exactly why they believe Ezequiel Almodovar killed his wife, Marielis Soto, and their two kids, Ezequiel, 16, and Gabriel,12.

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New mural at city’s oldest bar celebrates forgotten Cincinnati legend

The mural depicts Jim Shelton, better known as Peanut Jim.

Ashley Smith

Published February 21, 2020 at 8:08 PM

Illegal dumping costs the city millions of dollars in cleanup: ‘This is a public health issue’

The communities with the worst acts of environmental crimes are also those with the most economic despair.

Chris Riva

Published February 21, 2020 at 7:38 PM

SPCA to hold lottery for adoption of year-old pup rescued from Ohio River

The community support for Frosty is so great, SPCA Cincinnati says, it’s hosting a lottery adoption.

Published February 21, 2020 at 7:07 PM

Missing puppy escapes Middletown fire that killed more than 20 other animals

A neighbor says he saw the dog running out of the blaze.

Published February 21, 2020 at 5:40 PM

Suspended Pike Co. Sheriff Charles Reader indicted on additional charges

Charlie Reader now faces a more serious felony of engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity

Jennifer Edwards Baker

Published February 21, 2020 at 3:30 PM

ODOT issues warning after crew struck by semi on I-75

Luckily, no one was seriously injured, but an ODOT vehicle suffered damage.

Published February 21, 2020 at 2:05 PM

Driver charged in crash that killed Mason family wants blood, urine tests tossed

The court document states her blood and urine samples were illegally collected.

Published February 21, 2020 at 1:01 PM

Police: Father charged with kidnapping son after shooting

Jaeron Pope is held on two charges of felonious assault and one count of kidnapping

Jennifer Edwards Baker

Published February 21, 2020 at 11:39 AM

Teen creates bow ties for shelter animals

Thirteen-year-old Darius Brown has a passion for animals, a heart of gold and a booming business called Beaux and Paws. He makes adorable, unique bow ties to help shelter cats and dogs get adopted.

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PHOTOS: Take a look inside Reds Spring Training

Reds Spring Training is in full swing and FOX19 NOW is giving you a closer look.

Jeremy Rauch

Published February 21, 2020 at 1:27 PM

FC Cincinnati acquire midfielder Siem de Jong

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Ex-Cleveland Browns lineman Greg Robinson caught with 157 pounds of marijuana near Mexico border, authorities say

John Deike

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Lebron unleashes on Astros scandal, urges MLB commish to ‘fix this for the sake of sports!’

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Former Cincinnati Bengal Chad Johnson pays Ohio woman’s rent, helps avoid eviction

Johnson paid the rent of an Ohio woman on Monday.

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Jennifer Edwards Baker

Published February 21, 2020 at 11:10 AM

Task force releases recommendations for Ohio’s facial-recognition software

Last year, that task force was put together to review Ohio’s facial-recognition software and found no evidence of misuse.

Published February 21, 2020 at 10:59 AM

4 teens accused in Warren County murder ordered to not have contact with each other

Four of the five suspects charged in the murder of Mason Trudics will face a judge for a pre-trial hearing Friday morning.

Lauren Minor

Published February 21, 2020 at 7:47 AM

Weekend starts in deep freeze, ends with taste of spring

Warmer air will push in Saturday with highs topping the upper 40s and the low 50s by Sunday

Frank Marzullo and Jennifer Edwards Baker

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Soldier dad added to family pictures, overlooks infant son born after his death

The chief warrant officer is superimposed in two pictures, proudly looking over this wife’s shoulder at his newborn son and his toddler daughter.

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Lakota West grad, WVU student suffers serious injuries after freak accident on campus

“You don’t realize how many people are there for you until something like that happens, and then you realize just how many people love you and support you all the time.'