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Jessica Schmidt
FOX19 NOW Reporter/Anchor
Cincinnati
Recent Articles by Jessica
Cincinnati woman shocked at source of rare bacterial breast ‘deformity,’ now warning others
After months of searching, Tami Burdick finally had an answer. It left her more unsettled than before.
By
Jessica Schmidt
Published 5h at 11:01 PM
Non-profit’s program offers temporary housing for children
How can you prevent a tragedy before it happens? This program tries to do just that.
By
Jessica Schmidt
Published March 2, 2021 at 11:16 PM
For crews pursuing local boys thought dead, search invites trauma, mental illness
How do you prepare for finding a child’s body? You can’t, one expert says.
By
Jessica Schmidt
Published March 1, 2021 at 9:55 PM
Family honors Tara Turner five years after she was mysteriously found dead
Turner was found dead on February 28, 2016 along Snag Creek in Bracken County.
By
Jessica Schmidt
Published February 28, 2021 at 10:16 PM
Library partners with artists for portrait project honoring lives lost to COVID-19
A powerful project in Kenton County is designed to remind the community that the lives lost to COVID-19 are more than just numbers.
By
Jessica Schmidt
Published February 25, 2021 at 3:57 AM
Mother of Billy DiSilvestro haunted by horrific rumors 10 years into her son’s disappearance
"He just vanished off the face of the earth.”
By
Jessica Schmidt
Published February 22, 2021 at 9:37 PM
Nonprofit aims to create group homes for at-risk youth in Avondale
“We’re here to help them steer back in that right direction."
By
Jessica Schmidt
Published February 18, 2021 at 10:33 PM
Teen facing charges, accused of secretly recording video in girls locker room
Three girls allegedly discovered the boy's phone sitting above them in the locker room.
By
Jessica Schmidt
Published February 17, 2021 at 10:44 PM
Jammin’ for Jesiah: Community supporting 2-month-old baby with rare medical condition
Jesiah faces an uphill battle, there’s no question. But those who love him believe he’ll continue to fight.
By
Jessica Schmidt
Published February 16, 2021 at 10:05 PM
New unsolved homicide posters for victims in Hamilton County
14 faces, 14 victims, 14 unsolved murders that have left as many families missing their loved ones.
By
Jessica Schmidt
Published February 15, 2021 at 10:11 PM
Junk removal company helps ‘heal the heartbroken’ with annual Valentine’s Day event
Junk King hosted its third annual dump truck event in Blue Ash on Valentine’s Day 2021.
By
Jessica Schmidt
Published February 14, 2021 at 9:23 PM
Puppy that survived severe burns now training to become therapy dog at children’s hospitals
"He’s gonna lift a lot of spirits."
By
Jessica Schmidt
Published February 10, 2021 at 10:39 PM
’It was a very happy day:’ Kids partake in act of kindness at Hamilton assisted living facility
What started as a simple post on social media turned into an act of kindness at a Hamilton assisted living facility.
By
Jessica Schmidt
Published February 9, 2021 at 10:33 PM
AAA seeing increase in calls due to winter weather, pandemic
Teams are prepared to tackle another influx of calls as winter weather moves through the Tri-State this week.
By
Jessica Schmidt
Published February 8, 2021 at 10:38 PM
‘It was a huge shock:’ Man with ties to NKY facing federal charges in connection to violence at the U.S. Capitol
A family member thinks the charges should be dropped. Prosecutors say otherwise.
By
Jessica Schmidt
Published February 4, 2021 at 9:45 PM
Middletown to require Racial Intelligence Training for first responders
The effort is part of a plan to combat injustice and intolerance.
By
Jessica Schmidt
Published February 4, 2021 at 3:47 AM
Community remembers teen killed in gun violence: ‘He was such a great kid’
Terrence North was fatally shot Monday night in South Fairmount.
By
Jessica Schmidt
Published February 2, 2021 at 9:24 PM
Reward offered for info after animal burned alive in Hamilton Co.
Based on the animal’s injuries and the location of the burns, the vet says someone lit the animal on fire.
By
Jessica Schmidt and
Kim Schupp
Published February 2, 2021 at 12:14 PM
Family of man stabbed to death in Covington ‘heartbroken,’ pleading for answers
The 55-year-old leaves behind many relatives, including children and grandchildren.
By
Jessica Schmidt
Published February 1, 2021 at 10:03 PM
Covington K-9 officer shot in line of duty dies
In October 2020, Ernie retired only to be diagnosed with cancer.
By
Maggy Mcdonel and
Jessica Schmidt
Published January 31, 2021 at 9:52 PM
‘It was traumatic:’ Investigation underway in Hamilton Co. after animal is burned alive
Rescuers believe someone is torturing animals in Price Hill, and they fear it could continue to escalate.
By
Jessica Schmidt
Published January 28, 2021 at 11:21 PM
West Chester Hospital’s frontline healthcare workers grateful for anonymous ‘thank you’ notes
“The level of just selflessness, like, ‘Hey we’re thinking of you,’ or, ‘Hey we thank you,’ ...It means so much.”
By
Jessica Schmidt
Published January 27, 2021 at 11:04 PM
NKY woman warning other pet owners to be cautious after cat is shot with handgun
“It’s pretty clear that somebody was actually aiming for this cat.”
By
Jessica Schmidt
Published January 26, 2021 at 11:06 PM
21 dogs brought back from from ‘deplorable’ property, now in care of Warren Co. shelter
“Some of the rats that were there were as big as dogs," one rescue director said. "They were running all over us.”
By
Jessica Schmidt
Published January 25, 2021 at 9:42 PM
Family of missing woman killed in car crash ‘devastated,’ leaning on community
In news that shocked the family, police said 23-year-old Jakira Bryant died on the same day she disappeared.
By
Jessica Schmidt
Published January 20, 2021 at 10:14 PM
Former Army soldier with ties to Norwood fails to receive presidential pardon in murder case
The former Army Staff Sgt. has been serving a life sentence at Fort Leavenworth prison in Kansas.
By
Jessica Schmidt
Published January 19, 2021 at 11:00 PM
‘Been a nightmare:’ Karen Spencer’s disappearance haunts family members, investigators 31 years later
Karen Spencer was a senior in high school when she went missing in 1989.
By
Jessica Schmidt
Published January 18, 2021 at 9:33 PM
Surprise! Hours-old tiger cub among big cats re-homed from Tri-State property
“I don’t think I’ve ever dropped to my knees," one volunteer said, "but I did.”
By
Jessica Schmidt
Published January 14, 2021 at 10:54 PM
Hamilton police announce they know who murdered CJ Sandle
Sandle was fatally shot while sleeping in his family's home just days after his 20th birthday.
By
Jessica Schmidt
Published January 13, 2021 at 10:46 PM
Neglect, abuse investigations underway into local dogs found in January
Despite what they have been through, Raptor and Honeysuckle are described as happy, loving dogs.
By
Jessica Schmidt
Published January 12, 2021 at 10:31 PM
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