Supposed to be caring for. That nurse was once facing decades in prison, but tonight, shes a free woman. 9 on your sides ashley zilka spoke with the Dearborn County prosecutor about what led to this decision. Kathy hess worked at this care center for almost 20 years. She had a good reputation until one day back in december 2013 when her patient died. The dearborn Prosecutor Says it was almost ruled a natural deathuntil a witness came forward. In december of 2013 77 year old dionne scalf died here at Woodland Hills care center in lawrenceburg. Now two years later her nurse, 60 year old kathy hess admitted she broke scalfs vertebra while in her care. 01 03 the point was to hold some point of accountability to this lady whose actions resulted in the death of dione scalf. 11 at one point hess was looking at 20 years in prison. Now she will serve 18 months on nonreporting probation. This week hess received a three year sentence. Dearborn county prosecutor, aaron negangard, agreed to dismiss
Serving justice. He passed today at a resort in west texas. Apparently of natural causes. Abc news will have much more on scalia, his legacy and whats next for the court coming up at 6 30 here on nine on your side. Also happening now. Todays cold will be followed by a new round of snow in the tri state. To help you prepare. We start with meteorologist Sherry Hughes and your 9 first warning weather. A Winter Weather advisory will take Effect Tomorrow for the tristate. Saturday night partly cloudy, even colder, low 6sunday afternoon snow, around 1 by 9 p. M. , high 27 sunday night snow continues, the Us Veterans Administration has launched not one, but two federal probes. And already announced sweeping changes in response to a fourmonth National Investigation that we havent even aired yet. At issue, a new scandal at the va. The agencys headquarters announced the twin investigations after a team of our investigative reporters at the Scripps Washington Bureau va officials about our upcomin
Searched for miles here along the Little Miami River today that search came to an end. He was just full of light, love. The not knowing was awfulthe feeling of not knowing if your loved one is still alive. January first, missy hubbards son aaron berns went missingthat day his brothers home caught fire when police went to ask him questions he jumped into the Little Miami River. The 27yearold was an army veteran his mother says he was religious and intelligent but he suffered from post Traumatic Stress disorder2635 cg missy hubbardbirth mother he wanted to run into the woods and start over with whatever god could provide for him. And thats how forgone his ptsd was. For days crews and dozens of volunteers searched the cold, murky waters his mother and brother walking mileshoping for any signs of life. Along the banks and in kayaks the weather permitting we were here. Every day. That we could. Until now. Ashore near loveland over the weekend. Now a task no mother ever wants across the tabl
Reaching out to the woman who reported that ring stolen today to clarify more about this case but havent had any luck getting in touch with her. Reporting live, em, 9oys. New at 530. The blows just keep coming for former attorney stan chesley. A federal judge is ordering him to Court Next Month to explain fraud accusations. The judge says it appears chesley wants to avoid paying former clients who sued him for taking too much in Attorney Fees as part of a 2001 Class Action Lawsuit against the maker of diet drug, fenphen. Phen. Last December Chesley and his wife, judge susan dlott were robbed at gunpoint in their indian hill home. He was minutes from death. But tonight a local 17year old is talking for the very first time about the day he almost ended his life. He spoke exclusively to 9 on your sides roseann aragon who is here tonight with the tanya he tells me it was the darkest time of his life. So now he is making it his mission to help other teens who feel like there is no other opt
It was quickly contained. But during that time administrators here at Amanda Elementary School took precaution for the sake of safety. Police and fire surrounded Amanda Elementary School around lunchtime today. And just a mile away emergency vehicles at a different scene for a chemical spill. Anthony gloss concerned parent i heard that it was chemical leak and that it was sulfur or something that could be acid so i was just worried that the kids were breathing all that in. It all began here at pilot chemical when crews noticed a leaking tanker truck. Thats when Middletown Police took to social media warning those in the area. And shortly after middletown city schools took action. Sam ison superintendent, middletown city schools they secured everyone into one room and they had all the windows shut and they had all of the proper authorities notified. Hazmet crews were also called to the scene to test the air quality. But eventually no threat was found. Were not experts in that area so ob