Tuesday, March 12 2013 8:21 PM EDT2013-03-13 00:21:37 GMT
A judge decides that some people who received speeding tickets as a result of Elmwood Place's speed cameras don't have to pay.Judge Robert Ruehlman issued a permanent injunction against the cameras onMore >>
A judge decides that some people who received speeding tickets as a result of Elmwood Place's speed cameras don't have to pay. The clarification came during an emergency hearing in Hamilton County court Tuesday morning.More >>
ELMWOOD PLACE, OH (FOX19) -
Residents of Elmwood Place showed up for a council meeting Tuesday night to talk about two things; the speed trap cameras and whether the mayor should resign.
The issue of the robotic cameras clocking the speed of vehicles without being manned has created a lot of interest. The cameras are positioned on the main streets through the downtown area of the Village. The cameras record the speed then photograph and transmit pictures to authorities. Then authorities send tickets to the registered owner of the vehicle.
"I have never gotten a ticket in the mail and had it be mine just because my name's on the registration," said one woman. "How do they know that I was driving? What if it was my daughter or someone else?"
Another resident brought up the fact that the cameras are only located on Vine Street, which is the main drag through the village. "All the locals are just going on side streets around the cameras to avoid them," said one businessman. "Therefore, it's not serving any real purpose and it's taking business away from us because no one's driving past my shop."
Police Chief William Peskin and says the cameras are necessary because it frees up officers to do real policing, patrolling and being proactive rather than reactive. "When I started here we had nine full time officers," he said. "Now I'm the only one who is full time. I'd rather not have the ‘robo-cameras' as they are called and instead would like to have the nine officers back but, unfortunately, that's not possible."
There was no indication that the cameras are going to be removed any time soon.
Forbes Magazine released the Top 10 most dangerous U.S. cities. Check out which cities made the list.More >>
While most violent crimes dropped by 10 percent in the U.S., the national average is five times the rate it was in 2011. Forbes Magazine released the Top 10 most dangerous U.S. cities. Check out which cities made the list.More >>
Savanna, the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden's 4-month-old cheetah went to New York to appear on the Today Show. See photos of her journey here.More >>
Savanna, the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden's 4-month-old cheetah went to New York to appear on the Today Show. See photos of her journey here.
Monday, June 17 2013 9:22 PM EDT2013-06-18 01:22:37 GMT
(CNN) - General Motors is recalling nearly 194,000 vehicles because of a fire danger. GM said water can get into an electronic module in the door, causing it to short circuit and catch on fire. The recallMore >>
GM said water can get into an electronic module in the door, causing it to short circuit and catch on fire.More >>
"Sesame Street" has helped kids deal with divorce, death and even hurricanes. The show is now introducing its first Muppet to have a dad in jail. 1 in 29 children in the U.S. has a parent behind bars. The Sesame Workshop has an online tool kit parents can use to help kids. More >>
Fathers Day is this Sunday, June 16th, 2013!! And just in case you don't have plans yet, we would love to invite you to read our HUGE list below of FREE events you can attend to celebrate!More >>
Fathers Day is this Sunday, June 16th, 2013!! And just in case you don't have plans yet, we would love to invite you to read our HUGE list below of FREE events you can attend to celebrate!More >>
Beginning Friday evening, June 14, at 7 p.m. through Monday morning, June 17 at 6 a.m., ODOT will implement lane restrictions and ramp closures for bridge painting.More >>
A just-released study by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau found that consumers who opt into overdraft protection pay more in bank fees than consumers who don't.More >>
A just-released study by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau found that consumers who opt into overdraft protection pay more in bank fees than consumers who don't.More >>
Tuesday, June 11 2013 1:36 PM EDT2013-06-11 17:36:50 GMT
The Boys & Girls Clubs' Race for Kids & Wellness Festival presented by Cleveland Clinic is a family-friendly combination of a 5K run, or a 1 mile run/walk, and a celebration of health! The event willMore >>
The Boys & Girls Clubs' Race for Kids & Wellness Festival presented by Cleveland Clinic is a family-friendly combination of a 5K run, or a 1 mile run/walk, and a celebration of healthMore >>
For the 2013-14 rankings, U.S. News surveyed 179 pediatric centers to obtain clinical data in 10 specialties and asked 150 pediatric specialists in each specialty where they would send the sickest children.More >>
