into giving him their money. let me excuse me the real con artist is senator marco rubio" rob vo the debate is heated --- at times dirty as the those seeking the republican presidential nomination take the stage in detroit. jessica vo the military is now recruiting women for combat positions... when they're expected to begin training, coming up. sot full "this attack didn't just damage a building. it was meant to terrorize an entire community." rob vo the f-b-i has joined the search for vandals caught on camera... spraying

good morning -- it's 4:30. i'm jessica brown, in for kara sewell rob 2 shot and i'm rob williams... let's get our first look at the forecast with meteorologist catherine bodak. today: mostly cloudy. chilly. high: 41 tonight: mostly cloudy. low: 31 tomorrow: rain and snow. high: 46 happening today later tdoay the west end mother accused of falsely reporting her newborn missing.. is set to go before a judge. rob dblbx our jordan vilines covered the story live yesterday.. she's on it again this morning but a much different story. live na'cole benton is the woman police say mislead them to

baby had been was in her car when it was stolen outside of home. this type of incident is something law enforcement doesn't take lightly and now benton is facing some hefty charges. 28-year-old na'cole benton is now charged with making false alarms, inducing panic and obstructing official business. under ohio law, it's a crime to hamper or impede a police officer in the performance of their official duties. this charge encompasses a wide range of acts, including, for example: lying to a police officer, especially about an emergency. vo take a look here at this video we shot yesterday afternoon, it shows benton leaving her home on hopkins street with her child. her baby was taken to the hospital for precautionary measures since at that time, many were still unsure exactly where the child had been and what she had been exposed to in the hours before. live benton is set to report here in court this morning at 9 am. reporting live, jordan vilines, fox 19 now. today, we expect to

information about a deadly crash that learn more information about a deadly crash that killed a mother and child in cold spring. police say a woman was driving southbound on alexandria pike when she crossed the center line, hitting another car head-on. the mother and child were in the second car. they were pronounced dead at the scene. the driver of the other vehicle was medical center. released. the death of a hamilton firefighter. the butler county coroner has ruled that smoke inhalation killed patrick wolterman. that's according to the journal-news. the coroner also officially ruled the death -- homicide because the fire was arson. now hamilton police can investigate his death as a homicide. wolterman died at a hospital, after avenue back in after christmas.

years old. happening now happening now... cincinnati police are on the hunt for this man... accused of robbing the key bank on fourth street downtown. the suspect is being described as a white man in his late twenties, about 5-foot-5 with a teardrop tattooo under his left eye. he also has tattoes on his neck and left knuckles. if you know who this might be, call police. increased security at north college hill middle and high school after a fight between students spills out into the community then moves to social media with serious threats. as a result, there will now be additional private security, the staff is also revising the school safety plan. school officials say those involved are facing serious consequences and charges are pending. rob 2shot we want to get another check on this morning's forecast. catherine joins us with a look at the day ahead.

lingering rain and this morning, the lingering rain and snow will taper off. cloudy skies and chilly temperatures are in the afternoon forecast. daytime highs will only reach the low 40s. this weekend, another quick moving system will bring rain and snow to the area. we will dry out on sunday with temperatures warning into the 60s next week. today: mostly cloudy. chilly. high: 41 tonight: mostly cloudy. low: 31 tomorrow: rain and snow. high: 46 carstar single lane

and southbound i-71 at socialville- fosters road bridge mile marker 22 to 23 beginning at 8 p.m. wednesday, march 2 through friday, march 4, followed by double lane closures at 11 p.m. work will switch to the right and center lanes of southbound i-71 reopening by 7 a.m. the following day. you decide as the 20-16 presidential as the 20-16

the eleventh g-o-p primary season was one of the most heated showdowns to date. donald trump pushed back comments about hands... the latest bizarre moment in the increasingly unconvention race. donald trump/ r hands, if they're small, small i guarantee you there's no problem. i laughs marco rubio/r presidential candidate: "this campaign for the last year, donald trump has basically mocked people with personal attacks." donald trump/ r presidential candidate: "this little guy has lied so much about my record. he has lied so much about my record." marco rubio/r presidential candidate: "you see what happens again when you challenge him on a policy issue?" the first thing he does is launch an attack on some little guy thing." donald trump/ r presidential candidate: "don't worry about it, little marco" missing from the stage last night, ben carson... this week he said he didn't quote "see a political path forward". he's expected to go into more detail about his campaign today at the

political action committee conference in washington, d-c. also today... the tax policy center is scheduled to release an analysis of bernie sanders' tax plan. this, after a new study by the nonpartisan organization, finds hillary clinton's tax plan would raise $1-point-one trillion dollars... from mostly wealthy taxpayers. the tax policy center says many taxpayers will pay a tiny cost - about .point-1 percent of their after-tax incomes - for a list of new levies clinton is proposing. she wants a minimum tax for top earners, and her campaign has also promised a tax cut for middle-class and poorer households but has not released details. still ahead coming up on fox19 now... kentucky republicans head to the polls tomorrow for the g-o-p caucus... what you need to know, ahead in a live report. plus... a jaw-dropping bird's eye view of cedar point's newest roller

levee cam meteorologist catherine bodak has your storm tracker forecast for your morning commute ... coming up.

a few months away.. but you can already get a birds eye view of its newest thrill ride! the park released this aerial video introducing the val-ravn. the record breaking coaster that will debut may 7th. the video was shot last month and showcases the coaster's dramatic first drop at 90 degrees.

this morning, the lingering rain and snow will taper off. cloudy skies and chilly temperatures are in the afternoon forecast. daytime highs will only reach the low 40s. this weekend, another quick moving system will bring rain and snow to the area. we will dry out on sunday with temperatures warning into the 60s next week. today: mostly cloudy. chilly. high: 41 tonight: mostly cloudy. low: 31 tomorrow: rain and snow. high: 46 carstar single lane

left lane of north and southbound i-71 at socialville- fosters road bridge mile marker 22 to 23 beginning at 8 p.m. wednesday, march 2 through friday, march 4, followed by double lane closures at 11 p.m. work will switch to the right and center lanes of north and southbound i-71 with all lanes reopening by 7 a.m. the following day. you decide tomorrow... kentucky republicans will be able to cast their votes for the g-o-p nomination. jessica dblbx our shawn lanier joins us live with what you need to know about the caucus. live there's a lot to

this is a change we are here at the florence baptist church and that's the only place in boone county you can go and caucus. a typical county like boone county will have one location for you to vote at, and a larger county they will have multiple. the march 5th caucus replaces republican presidential primary in may, so the caucus is the only opportunity for kentucky republicans to vote in the race for the republican presidential nomination. however, primary elections for local, state and congressional races will still occur in may. here's what you need to know for tomorrow. republicans registered by december 31, 2015 are eligible february 19 was the last day that the republican party of kentucky accepted absentee applications completed absentee ballots must be received at the state party headquarters by 5:00 pm et on friday, march 4.

5th, 2016 10:00 am 4:00 pm live of course we will have all of that on our website. fox19now.com live in florence shawn lanier fox19 now pope francis is known for his merciful attitude toward prisoners and one teen serving an 11-year sentence in california found out just how merciful. 18-year-old carlos vazquez junior wrote a letter to the pope from juvenile jail, asking for forgiveness. vazquez - a former gang member - is serving an 11-year sentence for involuntary manslaughter. to his surprise, pope francis wrote him back. he told vazquez he was praying for him - and spoke of a quote - holy door to mercy. vazquez says the pope's letter helped him regain his will to live. caught on camera the f-b-i is investigating

spraypainting racial slurs on a mosque in plainfield, indiana. the vandals hit early sunday morning as members of the muslim faith prayed inside... spraypainting profanities attacking muslims and linking american muslims to isis. indiana state lawmakers are now being urged to pass laws against hate crimes...it's one of just four states without hate crime laws. new information new plans show the military services are already beginning to recruit women for combat jobs. the navy says it's already collecting submission packages from prospective seal candidates... and could see women serving by this fall. it's national grammar day! the founder of the society for the promotion of good grammar designated march 4th as the holiday back in 2008. to celebrate... do your best to use proper grammar and use hashtag #nationalgrammard ay to post on social

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check of your forecast next. flights and travel... update ahead. "fox19 now never stops. take us with you wherever you go. download the fox 19 weather now app for live street level radar in your neighborhood. and lightning tracker warns you the instant lightning is detected near you. search fox 19 weather now in the app store or google play weather now anim this morning, the

snow will taper off. cloudy skies and chilly temperatures are in the afternoon forecast. daytime highs will only reach the low 40s. this weekend, another quick moving system will bring rain and snow to the area. we will dry out on sunday with temperatures warning into the 60s next week. today: mostly cloudy. chilly. high: 41 tonight: mostly cloudy. low: 31 tomorrow: rain and snow. high: 46 carstar single lane closures in the left lane of north and southbound i-71 at socialville- fosters road bridge mile marker 22 to 23 beginning at 8 p.m. wednesday, march 2 through friday, march 4, followed by double lane closures at 11 p.m. work will switch to the right and center lanes of north and southbound i-71 with all lanes reopening by 7 a.m. the following day. happening today

the federal government is proposing to lift threatened-species protections for hundreds of yellowstone-area grizzlies. the bear population is more than five times what it was fourty years ago. hunting within yellowstone national park would still be prohibited. happening today happening today across the region... a columbus man is due in court... accused of robbing eight stores in just five days. 20-year-old blake hector is accused of hitting gas stations and other businesses between february 8th and 12th. happening today happening today across the tri- state... bockfest officially kicks off today. the festival celebrates over- the-rhine's brewing heritage and the beginning of spring. a parade is set for 6 p-m, starting in front of arnold's

some local students are helping to raise money to rebuild the rabbit hash general store, destroyed by fire last month. kelly elementary in boone county raised more than 11-hundred dollars... it will be donated to the store's owners today. american idol fox19 now is giving away a trip for two to see the american idol series finale in hollywood. it's easy to enter... log on to fox19 now dot com, selet contests, and then choose, idol giveaway. the winner will be selected march 25th. and don't forget to watch american idol, thursdays only right here on fox19 now. the new reds bobblehead exhibit opens today... we've got a sneak peak coming up on fox19 now. adlib weather and

welcome to fox19 now it's 5 o clock. i'm jessica brown, in for kara sewell rob 2 shot and i'm rob williams. this morning, the lingering rain and