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1 week ago | 
wcpo.com | De'Jah Gross
CINCINNATI — A woman was sentenced to three years in prison for hitting a 15-year-old girl with her car while driving under the influence of drugs in West Price Hill. Alicia Diciero pleaded guilty to charges of aggravated vehicular assault and possession of cocaine. "I am truly sorry for what my actions have caused for her, her family and the community," Dicierso said.
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1 week ago | 
wcpo.com | De'Jah Gross
NORWOOD, Ohio — A legal battle is brewing over a controversial development plan in Norwood. Norwood City School District's board of education filed a lawsuit this month against the city, claiming tax breaks for local developments violate state law in a way that could drain public funding for local schools. Brandon Atwood, school board vice president, said local property taxes are the district's most stable and reliable source of funding.
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1 week ago | 
wcpo.com | De'Jah Gross
MASON, Ohio — A student at the University of Cincinnati says an anonymous letter riddled with derogatory language arrived at her Mason home last week. The mail comes one month after she spoke out about a federal investigation into the university's Title VI violations related to antisemitic harassment and discrimination. Laila Shaikh is the founder and president of UC's Students for Justice in Palestine.
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2 weeks ago | 
wcpo.com | De'Jah Gross
MAYSVILLE, Ky. — Like the rest of our cities on the Ohio River, Maysville's downtown area did experience flooding from last week's storms. More importantly, though, residents are still dealing with the aftermath of a tornado that went through their county. The Wilmington National Weather Service confirmed an EF0 tornado landed in Dover at 1:52 a.m. Aug. 3, causing widespread destruction to homes and property.
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2 weeks ago | 
wcpo.com | De'Jah Gross
MASON, Ohio — A local nonprofit is helping teens grapple with the challenges of mental health and suicide through powerful performances.
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2 weeks ago | 
wcpo.com | De'Jah Gross
CINCINNATI — April is Second Chance Month, a nationwide effort to bring awareness to the obstacles people face when reentering society after incarceration. Shaun Lilly returned home after serving five years in prison on a drug charge. "Five years is not (a) little time, so it feels real good coming home and being able to be the man that I was before I left," Lilly said.
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3 weeks ago | 
wcpo.com | De'Jah Gross
LOVELAND, Ohio — Tri-State residents are pushing for local leaders and school boards to protect funding for public education after Gov. Mike DeWine's budget proposal included over $100 million in cuts from Ohio public schools. Loveland residents rallied Wednesday after learning a reduction in state funding would result in a significant impact on the Loveland City School District — $2.5 million over the next five years.
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3 weeks ago | 
wcpo.com | De'Jah Gross
MILFORD, Ohio — After losing her daughter, one mother is calling on Milford High School to honor her child with an open seat during graduation this spring. "I reached out and asked, 'What do you guys do?' And they said they would put her name in the program and announce it," Mastin said.
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3 weeks ago | 
wcpo.com | De'Jah Gross
CINCINNATI — The Woodward Career Technical High School marching band is reaching new heights and — with the addition of new instruments — embracing exciting opportunities. Earlier this school year, the Woodward Marching Bulldogs received a grant from Hamilton County allowing them the opportunity to purchase new instruments. For many of their members, it was the first time they had ever played with new tubas, cymbals and more.
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4 weeks ago | 
wcpo.com | De'Jah Gross
CINCINNATI — As school districts, families and students face budget cuts across the Tri-State, many are advocating for solutions to protect public funding. On Wednesday, some Cincinnati Public School parents and advocates joined hands, raising their voices against Gov. Mike DeWine's budget proposal, which could slash $27 million from CPS over the next two years. "Ohio's school funding system is vital for low-income Title I students and students with disabilities," parent Sarah Beach said.
