Katie Amrhein

1 week ago | dayton247now.com | Katie Amrhein

CINCINNATI (WKRC) — Lawmakers in Ohio are proposing a new bill aimed at making breast cancer screenings more affordable, particularly for those with dense breast tissue. The Breast Examination and Screening Transformation (BEST) Act seeks to improve access to these crucial screenings by eliminating out-of-pocket copays and clarifying the difference between supplemental and diagnostic screenings. Michelle Young, a breast cancer survivor, emphasized the potential life-saving impact of the bill.

1 week ago | local12.com | Katie Amrhein

CINCINNATI (WKRC) — Ohio is one of only three states that does not require mandatory fuel quality testing, alongside Alaska and Nebraska. However, a new bill aims to change that, as cases of contaminated fuel pumps rise across the state. State senators, including Willis Blackshear (D)-Dayton, are advocating for leaders in Ohio's 88 counties to implement a fuel quality testing program.

1 week ago | dayton247now.com | Katie Amrhein

As tensions rise, local civic leaders are calling for restraint and patience. David Whitehead, president of Cincinnati's NAACP, expressed disagreement with how Hinton's family reacted to the body camera footage of the shooting. "You have to let things play its course and get the true facts before you make any actions, and the actions have to be within the bounds of legality.

1 week ago | local12.com | Katie Amrhein

TOPICS:Officer-involved shootingDeputy Larry HendersonRyan HintonCommunity leadersCincinnati NAACPRestraintGun violencePeaceCINCINNATI (WKRC) — The community is grappling with heightened emotions following the officer-involved shooting of 18-year-old Ryan Hinton and the subsequent death of Deputy Larry Henderson, who was allegedly struck by Hinton's father. As tensions rise, local civic leaders are calling for restraint and patience.

2 weeks ago | local12.com | Katie Amrhein

TOPICS:Flying Pig MarathonWayne HinamanRacewalkingOldest streakerQueen City WalkersMarathon tipsMotivationCincinnatiCINCINNATI (WKRC) — At 90 years old, Wayne Hinaman is once again lacing up his shoes to participate in this year's Flying Pig Marathon. Hinaman, the oldest "streaker" of the event, has racewalked every marathon since its inception in 1999. "It started with a doctor visit. I had high cholesterol, and he told me that I should do something about it," Hinaman said.