Tyler Madden

1 week ago | local12.com | Tyler Madden

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - After the loss of their son Brayden, who passed away while waiting for a heart transplant, the Otten family has embarked on a mission to bring joy to children facing similar challenges. Inspired by Brayden's love for his dog, Dugan, the family has established the Brave Like Me Foundation to ensure that hospitalized children can spend time with their pets.

2 weeks ago | local12.com | Tyler Madden

CINCINNATI (WKRC) — Hundreds of drones lit up the night sky as part of a spectacular post-game fireworks show at Great American Ball Park. The event, featuring 400 drones, marked the largest fireworks and drone show with the Cincinnati Reds to date. "We want to bring people something different," said Joe Rozzi of Rozzi's Fireworks. The name synonymous with fireworks is now adding drone shows to its repertoire.

2 weeks ago | local12.com | Tyler Madden

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Cincinnati Animal CARE is facing a significant challenge as it grapples with an overwhelming influx of dogs and cats, coupled with a decline in adoption rates. "We have been struggling lately with our population. It's been a rough few days, a rough few weeks here at the shelter, and we had been doing pretty well, and we are back beyond capacity again," said shelter director Meghan Colville.

2 weeks ago | local12.com | Tyler Madden

CINCINNATI (WKRC) — Students from the University of Cincinnati's College of Medicine gathered for a night of celebration as they reunited with the children they have been mentoring through the UC Med Mentors program. The event marked the end of the school year and included the distribution of gifts to the kids as they head into summer break.

2 weeks ago | local12.com | Tyler Madden

TOPICS:OhioStricter penaltiesAssaultFederal agentsLarry Henderson ActPolice officersFederal crimesLegislationCINCINNATI (WKRC) - In response to the death of Deputy Larry Henderson, Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno is advocating for stricter penalties for those who assault police officers. Moreno has introduced the Larry Henderson Act, which would increase the mandatory minimum prison sentence to 20 years for anyone convicted of assaulting a federal officer. "It isn't just a tragic death," Moreno said.