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Crash with injuries reported on Queen City Avenue in Westwood
CINCINNATI — A crash was reported on Queen City Avenue in Westwood. It was reported at the intersection of Queen City Avenue and Werk Road. Emergency crews are responding to the scene. Injuries have been reported but have not been confirmed by WLWT at this time. Click the video...
Report of wires down on Eastern Avenue in Covington
COVINGTON, Ky. — There is a report of wires down on Eastern Avenue in Covington. Kenton County fire crews are responding to the scene. Click the video player above to watch other headlines from WLWT News 5. This story was curated by Hearst's WLWT Alert Desk. Sharing brings us...
Police: Victim in fatal Winton Hills shooting identified
CINCINNATI — Cincinnati police have identified the victim of a fatal shooting in Winton Hills Friday afternoon. Officers responded to a shooting in the 6300 block of Center Hill Avenue just before 3 p.m. Friday. Upon arrival, they found two victims suffering from gunshot wounds. One victim was determined...
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.
Pedestrian flown to hospital after being hit by vehicle in Florence
FLORENCE, Ky. (WKRC) - A person was hospitalized on Friday after being struck by a vehicle in Florence. According to police, the incident happened at 10 p.m. near the 800 block of Club Trail Drive. The condition of the victim is unknown, but they were flown to UC Medical Center...
Family remembers man 1 year after being killed in OTR shooting
CINCINNATI — A family is remembering their loved one after he was killed while walking home in Over-the-Rhine last year. Sunday marks one year since 25-year-old Ryan Healey was gunned down. His father says he remembers the day like it was yesterday. "I remember the police knocking on the...
Sunday weather planner: Chasing record high as Sunday feels very summer-like
CINCINNATI — You'll likely want to jump in the pool Sunday afternoon! We'll have a hot summer feel as highs soar to near records!. We'll be feeling more like June later today as temperatures climb to around 83. The record to beat Sunday is 85, which was set back in 1981. Plan on more dry weather with only a few clouds.
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...
Streetscapes takes break with local chains at Crestview
This story originally appeared in the April 26, 2024 edition of the LINK Reader. To get stories like this first, subscribe here. This week, Streetscapes heads to Crestview Hills, where we visit outposts of three locally owned chains. We’ll sample Chinese and Belgian cuisine, then finish off with some unique desserts.
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...
'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.
Warm and breezy to wrap up the weekend, rain returns Monday
The trend of warmer than normal temperatures continues, with temperatures only dropping to the low 60s overnight. After a dry weekend, Monday will bring our next chance for rain, though. The majority of the day looks dry, but by the later afternoon and evening we will see scattered showers that become more widespread into the overnight hours and possibly some storms. Right now, it does not look like we will see strong storms, but make sure to stay up to date with the forecast as this will be something to watch.
Mother gives update 1 year after her daughter was shot in the head in North College Hill
CINCINNATI — It's been one year since a young girl was shot in the head and survived. Her mother is sharing how her daughter is doing after that horrific night in North College Hill. For the past 12 months, Jahleeah Williams has been making progress at Cincinnati Children's. "She...
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