David Winter

2 weeks ago | local12.com | David Winter

TOPICS:CemeteryClermont CountyBullet shellsLive ammunitionSafety risksDeer Hunter's PrayerMemorialLawnmowerCLERMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WKRC) - There was a close call at a local cemetery as a woman nearly got shot while mowing the grass. The local sheriff is now issuing a warning about a relatively common ritual that could have catastrophic consequences. It happened at a small cemetery in the northeast corner of Clermont County, but it could have happened anywhere.

2 weeks ago | local12.com | David Winter

TOPICS:OhioTechCredTaxpayer moneyFraudTrainingO-DevInspector GeneralInvestigationsCINCINNATI (WKRC) - One Ohio agency accuses another of giving $1.1 million in taxpayer money to alleged fraudsters. As part of Local 12's Waste Watch series, Local 12 will show you how money that was supposed to be used for technology training was actually given to companies that weren't apparently barely companies at all.

2 weeks ago | local12.com | David Winter

CINCINNATI (WKRC) — Millions of taxpayer dollars are mismanaged annually in the Tri-State area by public entities, including cities, counties, villages, townships, and school districts. The state auditor's office plays a crucial role in identifying these errors, preventing further financial loss. In the village of Corwin, with a population of 450 to 500 residents and a budget of $500,000, a recent audit uncovered a $9,000 error involving the village's solicitor.

3 weeks ago | local12.com | David Winter

TOPICS:Hyde ParkDevelopmentLocal oppositionCity councilApartment buildingHotelCommunityZoning changeHYDE PARK, Ohio (WKRC) - A large apartment building and hotel development in Hyde Park Square is one step closer to breaking ground. Cincinnati’s Equitable Growth and Housing Committee on Tuesday passed the three-year project onto the full city council by a vote of 7-2. The full city council meets on Wednesday. It's a huge project for a small neighborhood.

3 weeks ago | local12.com | David Winter

TOPICS:Crosby TownshipFiscal officersLate feesOhio Auditor's OfficeTaxpayer moneyNegligenceReimbursementPublic employeesCROSBY TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WKRC) — An audit by the Ohio Auditor's Office has revealed that Crosby Township's current and former fiscal officers are responsible for $55,000 in late fees and interest due to untimely bill payments.