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Ex-girlfriend of man allegedly tortured, locked in dog cage says she is innocent
In a series of messages exchanged with a FOX19 NOW reporter, she says she shouldn't be charged and that she's still "worried" about her ex-boyfriend.
Three indicted in case of man who says he stole ambulance after being ‘tortured’
The incident began on Oct. 16 in the 300 block of East Lytle Five Points Road, according to Patrick Coleman who says he is the victim.
High school students working on ‘Project Chaos’ to educate parents on game day behavior
The project aims to improve adult behavior at youth sporting events.
Police: Starved dog found dead in Oxford apartment, was last cared for in October
Preliminary necropsy results indicate the dog was severely dehydrated and starved.
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83-year-old driver killed, 19-year-old seriously hurt in wrong-way crash in Warren County
Ohio 48 was shut down for about three hours while authorities investigated. It reopened just before 3 a.m.
Prosecutor: 3 men accused of raping unconscious girl in Mason
The men allegedly recorded the rape and posted it on Snapchat.
Police: Man arrested following chase in Franklin, Ohio
Franklin police say it started when Patrolman Patrick Holland checked the registration of a vehicle traveling northbound on Riley Blvd. and found out that the license plate was stolen.
Winterfest returns to Kings Island for holiday season
The holiday festival is kicked off each night at 5:30 with a spectacular lighting ceremony.
Gun threat interrupts Springboro Junior High dance, school says
The gun threat followed several 9-1-1 hang-up calls traced to a location near the school.
Parents indicted in severe beating of man at Mason volleyball game enter not guilty pleas
Both are charged with felonious assault in connection with an attack outside St. Susanna School
Pedestrian fatally struck on SB I-75 in Middletown identified
The incident was reported just before 5:30 a.m.
Lebanon City Schools places employee on administrative leave
According to the district, the accusation is financial in nature and does not involve students or taxpayer funds.
2 men arrested after breaking into Warren Co. flea market
Two men have been arrested after breaking into Treasure Aisles Flea Market overnight in Monroe.
Cincinnati-area woman killed by her own dogs, coroner’s office says
The Chief Dog Warden of Warren County Harper there is a history dog bites with this owner, but not from dogs involved in this attack.
4 people injured in Warren County crash
Four people, including two people who were trapped, were taken to nearby hospitals after a crash happened in Warren County, said Fire Captain Jim Conley of the Hamilton Township Fire Department.
Dog reunited with family 19 days after crash in Warren County
Her family said she was found after 19 days by workers at a nearby wielding facility.
Miami Valley Gaming and Racing proposes $100 million expansion project
The proposal includes a new hotel, restaurant, parking garage and more.
Franklin Township fire truck side-swiped, two firefighters injured
The car fled the scene, according to a Franklin Township release.
Man charged with kidnapping, assault in dog cage torture case waives right to preliminary hearing
Edwards has been defiant in court proceedings, flashing obscene gestures and mouthing curse words. Monday's appearance was no different.
Woman accused of stealing money from youth baseball team for Disney trip sentenced
Renee K. Nichols, 46, admitted to the crime and accepted a plea deal in August.
Police: Dad OVI with 4-year-old son, empty beer cans in car said he’d just returned from buying more
Nicolas Cedillo-Herrera “stated he had just returned from the gas station to buy more beer," police wrote in court records
Police: Cincinnati man says he stole ambulance after being 'tortured’
Police were sent to Clearcreek Fire District Station 22 at 346 of East Lytle Five Points Road around 12:30 p.m. for a report that the station had been burglarized and an ambulance taken.
Police investigating after burglary, fire in Waynesville apartment
Police confirm a 35-year-old man is in jail in connection to a fire and an alleged burglary of a Waynesville apartment.
Tanker truck bursts into flames following crash in Warren County
A tanker truck burst into flames Sunday morning in Warren County after it crashed into a ditch.
1 injured in shooting in Trenton
Trenton Police are investigating a shooting that left a 21-year-old male injured Friday night.
Suspect steals ambulance from Clearcreek Township fire station
Clearcreek Township Police are searching for a suspect involved in stealing an ambulance from a fire station.
Vortex coaster to give its 46 millionth ride days before closing for good
It's the 7th most ridden ride of all time at Kings Island
Couple searches for dog that went missing after traffic crash
Veronica Rigsby and her husband were traveling through Waynesville on their way home from a weekend trip with their three dogs when they crashed and one went missing.
Air Care responds to Warren County crash involving motorcycle
Authorities responded to the 8100 block of Woodward-Claypool Road at 4:22 p.m. for a single-vehicle motorcycle crash.
Man sentenced to life in prison for sexual assault, child porn
A Lebanon man was sentenced to life in prison for sexual assault and child porn charges on Thursday.
19 dogs from ’Lucky 111′ hoarding case adopted Monday
The rescue took in 111 from a mass hoarding case in September.
Father of Skylar Richardson’s baby hosts vigil
Some wore pink to represent the child they never knew, and some wore yellow, which is her father’s favorite color.
Number of dogs from 111 rescued in hoarding case grows, Howl-o-ween pooch pageant to benefit
In September, the humane society rescued what they called their ‘largest rescue ever,’ when they took in 111 dogs.
Former Lebanon corrections officer convicted for assaulting inmate
Fornshell said on Sept. 26, 2018, Hinkle used a PR-24 baton and struck inmate Malcolm Cox in the face while the inmate was kneeling and handcuffed behind his back.
Six people taken to hospital for carbon monoxide poisoning symptoms at Mason plant
The incident happened around 11 a.m. at the Empire Packing plant at 4780 Alliance Drive.
Humane Association of Warren Co. caring for 111 dogs rescued from home
The dogs were taken from the home of a Warren County woman who is not being identified because no criminal charges will be filed.
‘This is the worst I’ve ever seen’: Humane Association of Warren Co. rescues 111 dogs from hoarding
The Humane Association of Warren County is working on their largest rescue ever.
Kings Island’s Halloween Haunt returns for its 13th season
The event runs Friday and Saturday nights from September 20 through October 26.
Former Warren Co. inmate found not guilty of killing shelter companion dog
A former Warren Correctional inmate was found not guilty of killing a therapy dog in his cell.
Woman reports ‘suspicious’ van she says followed her, her family in Lebanon park
The woman said an afternoon at Colonial Park became an uncomfortable experience when a van appeared to be following her and her family.
Parents of 12 children allegedly abused by former Springboro PE teacher file class action lawsuit against school district
Hopkins is accused of inappropriately touching 88 first grade girls between December 2018 and March 2019.
Judge: Richardson showed a ‘grotesque disregard for life,’ sentenced her to 7 days already served
She was found not guilty on the more serious charges of aggravated murder, involuntary manslaughter, and child endangering.
FOX19 NOW Morning News Road Trip: Downtown Lebanon
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Lebanon school district warns parents about strange phone calls
Administrators say the calls are coming from an Oxford area phone number, and the caller asks about students' home addresses.
Defense rests in Skylar Richardson trial, closing arguments expected Thursday
Her attorneys maintain her baby was stillborn.
Richardson’s dad testifies biggest regret in life is ‘not having an attorney for the 2nd interrogation’
Prosecutors rested their case against the former Carlisle High School cheerleader Monday afternoon.
City of Mason, Rhinestahl Corp. announce new global headquarters in Mason Research & Development Park
The new headquarters will expand the company's Mason footprint a third time, doubling its existing headquarters facility from 100,000 to 200,000 square feet and securing 100 jobs over the next five years with a payroll of more than $14 million.
‘I tried to cremate my baby’: 2nd police interrogation video played in Skylar Richardson trial
If convicted on all charges, she could be sentenced to prison for the rest of her life.
Street paving starts at Union Village in Warren Co.
It's expected to take about two weeks to pave a little more than one mile of streets in addition to more than a half-mile of alleys.
Skylar Richardson trial: What you need to know from Week 1
The 20-year-old is accused of killing her newborn baby when she was a teenager.
‘All evidence points to homicide’: Doctor testifies on baby’s death in Skylar Richardson trial
If convicted on all charges she could be sentenced to life in prison.
‘I never meant to kill my baby, I never did it on purpose:’ Jury hears Richardson’s interrogation tapes
Richardson is charged with aggravated murder, involuntary manslaughter, gross abuse of a corpse, tampering with evidence and child endangering.
OBGYN says Skylar Richardson told her ‘I had it alone in my house and I buried it in my backyard'
The trial is expected to last two weeks
Warren Co. Sheriff’s Office locates missing South Lebanon man
The sheriff’s office says Mark Phillips left his home in the Village of South Lebanon around 7:20 p.m.
Jury seated in Skylar Richardson murder trial
Brooke Skylar Richardson, 20, is facing charges including aggravated murder, involuntary manslaughter, endangering a child, tampering with evidence and gross abuse of a corpse.
Trial of woman accused of killing newborn to begin Tuesday
Skylar Richardson is facing charges including aggravated murder, manslaughter, endangering a child and abuse of a corpse.
Springboro Schools accept resignation of superintendent placed on leave
The resignation comes exactly two weeks after the district announced they’d placed Superintendent Dan Schroer on administrative leave.
Woman admits to stealing money from Springboro youth baseball team
A Warren County woman stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from a youth baseball team and used part of it for a Disney vacation, Warren County officials say.
Groundbreaking for new Warren County Jail and sheriff’s office project
The current county jail has been over capacity for many years, county leaders say
Kings Island supports local business for construction of new coaster
Clermont Steel Fabricators has already begun bringing parts to the park for Orion, Kings Island's giga coaster set to open spring 2020.
Fire forces evacuation of Bob Evans restaurant in Springboro
No injuries were reported
BIBIBOP to give away free food at Mason store opening
The restaurant, located at 9540 Mason Montgomery Road, will have free food available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sept. 4