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Latest reporting from the Public Safety desk.

Frost-covered green leafy plants in a garden bed at dawn.

Anderson area faces mid-80s Tuesday, first frost by Sunday

FOX19 meteorologist Brad Maushart forecasts a 25-degree temperature swing for Anderson Township, Mariemont, Newtown and Terrace Park between Tuesday, Oct. 13, and Saturday, Oct. 17, with mid-80s giving way to strong storms, a gusty cold front Friday and the season's first possible frost Sunday morning.

A foggy river scene with overcast skies and willow trees along the banks.

Isaias remnants bring heavy rain to Anderson area Sunday

Remnants of Hurricane Isaias are forecast to bring heavy rain, possible thunderstorms and wind gusts of 25 to 35 mph to the Anderson Township area from Saturday night through Sunday, with the NWS warning of localized flooding potential.

Welding sparks fire at Farmer Music Center construction site on Kellogg Avenue

Anderson Township and Cincinnati firefighters contained a welding-sparked fire at the $160 million Farmer Music Center construction site on Kellogg Avenue on July 29, with no injuries and $50,000 in estimated damage.

Aerial view of a construction site with heavy black smoke rising near a river.

Hamilton County needs 25 damaged homes to unlock federal flood aid

Hamilton County needs 25 properties rated "major" or "destroyed" to trigger a federal disaster declaration after July storms that generated nearly 1,900 sewer backup reports; local municipalities including Anderson Township are still conducting door-to-door assessments, and MSD's $8.2 million backup budget is expected to be exceeded.

Flooded highway lanes with traffic backed up alongside standing brown water.

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