Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 12:34PM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 104.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.
75° 75° Fri 93° Fri 93° chance 72° 72° chance Sat 90° Sat 90° slight chance
Monday, January 22nd, 2024
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Mercer County Public Defender Thomas Lucente Jr. addresses the court on Friday during a sentencing hearing.

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