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WKRP-FM to recreate famous turkey drop in Hamilton

The Thanksgiving Eve event recreates a TV classic while raising money for a food pantry.

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As God as our witness, we believe turkeys will fly. In Hamilton, in fact.Driving the news: One of TV&#x27;s most infamous <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Thanksgiving stunts" data-vars-click-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGFtV6-ALoQ" data-vars-content-id="1a1be101-d54d-43c2-affa-409d78ad35b7" data-vars-headline="WKRP-FM to recreate famous turkey drop in Hamilton" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGFtV6-ALoQ" target="_blank">Thanksgiving stunts</a> is getting a real-life reboot, courtesy of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="WKRP-FM" data-vars-click-url="https://www.wherethemusicwent.com/" data-vars-content-id="1a1be101-d54d-43c2-affa-409d78ad35b7" data-vars-headline="WKRP-FM to recreate famous turkey drop in Hamilton" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.wherethemusicwent.com/" target="_blank">WKRP-FM</a>.

Grossmann reelected to Warren County Commission

The result extends the GOP's decades-long hold on county leadership.

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Republican Tom Grossmann won another four years on the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Warren County Commission" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/north-of-cincy/2026/10/27/warren-county-commissioner-2026-election-race-grossman-logan" data-vars-content-id="3d6fb21a-c6d0-49bc-887c-569fd824e2a0" data-vars-headline="Grossmann reelected to Warren County Commission" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/north-of-cincy/2026/10/27/warren-county-commissioner-2026-election-race-grossman-logan" target="_self">Warren County Commission</a> Tuesday night, according to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="unofficial county election results" data-vars-click-url="https://liveresults.boe.ohio.gov/ENR/warrenohenr/18/en/R_Index_18.html" data-vars-content-id="3d6fb21a-c6d0-49bc-887c-569fd824e2a0" data-vars-headline="Grossmann reelected to Warren County Commission" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://liveresults.boe.ohio.gov/ENR/warrenohenr/18/en/R_Index_18.html" target="_blank">unofficial county election results</a> with all precincts reporting.Why it matters: The victory extends the GOP&#x27;s decades-long hold on county leadership.<ul><li>Expect more of the same in one of Ohio&#x27;s fastest-growing counties, with a focus on business development, promised lower taxes and the overall growth of the region.</li></ul>

Overdose deaths drop sharply in Butler and Warren counties

Health officials still warn the crisis is far from over.

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Drug overdose deaths are falling sharply in Butler and Warren counties, new CDC data shows. It&#x27;s the continuation of a yearslong turnaround in a region once devastated by the opioid epidemic.Why it matters: Both counties saw overdose deaths <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="surge during the opioid crisis, particularly between 2013 and 2017" data-vars-click-url="https://www.yahoo.com/news/middletown-ohio-city-siege-everyone-know-heroin-155314072.html" data-vars-content-id="300436ea-0bae-42dd-939b-a1c4110554dc" data-vars-headline="Overdose deaths drop sharply in Butler and Warren counties" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.yahoo.com/news/middletown-ohio-city-siege-everyone-know-heroin-155314072.html" target="_blank">surge during the opioid crisis, particularly between 2013 and 2017</a>. While fatalities have declined significantly, health officials warn the crisis is far from over.

Lebanon still deadlocked on future of Flock cameras

The city bagged its 20 cams in early September and no decision on what to do with them seems to be in sight.

Lebanon City Council still can&#x27;t agree on what to do with its 20 Flock Safety cameras that remain covered with bags.Why it matters: The indecision leaves tens of thousands of dollars worth of surveillance technology sitting unused.

Warren County stays red, but hints of purple emerge

Even as the county remains firmly Republican, Democrats believe its politics could shift along with its demographics.

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Even with Ohio <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="turning blue" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/11/04/ohio-governor-results-acton-ramaswamy" data-vars-content-id="6a73d86e-9e11-4c49-b8da-d7f3f82a3ffe" data-vars-headline="Warren County stays red, but hints of purple emerge" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/11/04/ohio-governor-results-acton-ramaswamy" target="_self">turning blue</a> Tuesday, Warren County stayed stubbornly red. Why it matters: Somehow, both political parties walked away feeling pretty good about it.<ul><li>Though the county remains firmly Republican, Democrats are betting its politics will eventually change as it grows and more voters show up at the polls.</li></ul>

Warren County voters face contested commissioner race

Longtime incumbent Tom Grossmann squares off against challengers Ian Logan and Katherine Bowles.

Warren County voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to give longtime Commissioner Tom Grossmann another four years or elect one of two political newcomers — including a Democrat fresh out of college.Why it matters: One of Ohio&#x27;s fastest-growing counties faces <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="mounting development pressures, infrastructure demands" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/north-of-cincy/2026/10/22/lebanon-looks-to-balance-growth-farming-history" data-vars-content-id="55cbcecb-80bc-4384-9434-81cf2bedfb21" data-vars-headline="Warren County voters face contested commissioner race" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/north-of-cincy/2026/10/22/lebanon-looks-to-balance-growth-farming-history" target="_self">mounting development pressures, infrastructure demands</a> and questions about taxpayer spending.

North of Cincy 2026 voter guide: Key races, ballot issues and deadlines

From statewide races to local levies, here's what to know in Warren County before casting your ballot.

The Nov. 3 general election is fast approaching, so here&#x27;s what to know about your ballot in Warren County. <h2 class="text-h6 !font-sans !font-normal !leading-[1.2em]">🗳️ How to vote </h2>The big picture: Early in-person voting continues through Sunday, Nov. 1.

Vance brings 2028 intrigue in hometown return to Middletown

Vance came home to speak at Cleveland-Cliffs, bringing speculation about what's next for him.

Vice President JD Vance&#x27;s trips home to Southwest Ohio are creating two kinds of congestion: traffic jams and electoral intrigue.Why it matters: Homecomings like Friday&#x27;s speech in Middletown give Greater Cincinnati a front-row seat to the vice presidency — and the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="early maneuvering around 2028" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/08/02/vance-wsj-trump-rubio-2028" data-vars-content-id="200994a3-e5b2-401f-9015-cf0df9043554" data-vars-headline="Vance brings 2028 intrigue in hometown return to Middletown" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/08/02/vance-wsj-trump-rubio-2028" target="_self">early maneuvering around 2028</a>.

Election 🗳️

Warren County stays red, but hints of purple emerge

Ohio's voter ID amendment could have lasting consequences

Grossmann reelected to Warren County Commission

Warren County voters face contested commissioner race

North of Cincy 2026 voter guide: Key races, ballot issues and deadlines