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Woman hit by vehicle in Florence, flown to hospital
FLORENCE, Ky. (WXIX) - A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in Florence on Friday, sending her to the hospital. According to Boone County dispatchers, the crash happened around 10 p.m. in the 800 block of Clubtrail Drive. The female pedestrian was taken by medical helicopter to the University of...
Groundbreaking held for new Northern Kentucky Kroger location
EDGEWOOD, Ky. (WKRC) - A new Northern Kentucky Kroger location celebrated with a groundbreaking Friday. The new 101,000-square-foot location on Dixie Highway in Edgewood will feature expanded departments, Kroger pick-up, a seven-pump fuel center and more. The Silverlake Kroger in Erlanger will relocate across the street at the site of...
Coroner at scene of Winton Hills double shooting
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Police are investigating a double shooting in Winton Hills that happened Saturday afternoon. According to District 4 police, officers responded to the 6300 block of Center Hill Ave around 2:45 p.m. Police say that one person was transported to the hospital. That person’s condition is not yet...
1 arrested, 1 on the run after stolen vehicle strikes police cruiser in Northern Kentucky
TAYLOR MILL, Ky. (WKRC) - A woman was arrested after the stolen vehicle she was allegedly in struck a Taylor Mill police cruiser overnight. Police tried to perform a traffic stop on Pride Parkway near Scott High School in the early morning hours but the driver took off. As the vehicle left, it struck the cruiser, according to police.
Family mourns, concerns grow after Covington bicyclist is killed in crash
Dozens of balloons lifted into the evening sky Friday, released by grieving loved ones who had gathered near the spot where Jonathon Hussing spent his final moments the day before. The 26-year-old’s photo is now tied around a lamp post. More balloons surround it as a row of candles sit...
Weekend weather planner: Round of rain showers to usher in warmer temperatures
CINCINNATI — Temperatures are surging to the 80s for the weekend and all it will take is a quick moving line of showers this evening to get there. Clouds come and go Friday evening and a few showers are possible. Most stay dry, but can't rule out an isolated shower before sunset. Friday night will be dry and mostly cloudy with warm overnight temperatures in the upper 50s to around 60.
Heavy police presence reported on Larmon Court in College Hill
CINCINNATI — There is a large police presence reported on Larmon Court in College Hill due to a shooting. One person is reported with a gunshot wound. Severity of the injury has not been confirmed. Police and EMS have been dispatched to the scene. For live traffic updates, click...
Assault with injuries reported on Houston Road in Florence
FLORENCE, Ky. — An assault with injuries has been reported on Houston Road in Florence. Boone County fire and police units are responding to the scene. The extent of the injuries is unknown at this time. Click the video player above to watch other afternoon headlines from WLWT News...
Video shows moment Cincinnati fire engine flipped while responding to a fire
CINCINNATI — WLWT has obtained video of a heart-stopping moment when a Cincinnati fire engine lost control and flipped while responding to a call. A crash report indicates that four firefighters were in the truck at the time, and all walked away without serious injuries. The crash took place...
Hamilton County Coroner searching for family, friends of woman found dead
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - The Hamilton County Coroner's Office is asking for help finding relatives or friends of a woman recently found dead. Janice Gordon, a 68-year-old Black woman, was last known to reside on Linn Street in Cincinnati. She passed away on Thursday. If you knew her, or have any...
It's official! New Richmond teen breaks Ohio record for largest blue catfish ever caught
It's official. A 15-year-old New Richmond girl now holds the record for landing the largest blue catfish in Ohio. The Outdoor Writers of Ohio crowned Jaylynn Parker with the title Saturday, almost three weeks after her 101.11-pound catch. "I've been biting at my nails waiting for them to call," the...
'Come celebrate with us': Asian Food Fest returns to Cincinnati, 100K visitors expected
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - The Asian Food Fest is back for its 13th year in the Queen City. The festival is a partnership between the Cincinnati Regional Chamber and Asianati. Guests will be able to enjoy food from 66 vendors featuring 15 different Asian food traditions. According to the Cincinnati Regional Chamber and Asianati, there are expected to be well over 100,000 visitors.
People report cars damaged after pumping gas at Greater Cincinnati gas station
ANDERSON TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WKRC) – Several people said they pumped bad gas at a local gas station and it cost them hundreds of dollars in repairs. The Hamilton County Auditor said at least four people reported pumping bad gas at the Sunoco Gas Station on Salem and Sutton in Anderson Township. This was over a two-day period.
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