LATEST NEWS
Flying Pig delayed due to weather, participants asked to seek shelter
CINCINNATI (WXIX) -The 5K and all of the other races following will be delayed due to the weather, according to Flying Pig officials. Officials announced that the start time of the 5K, originally scheduled for 10 a.m., will now be delayed again. Participants are asked to seek shelter at Paycor...
Falling train track pieces shut down Northern Kentucky street
NEWPORT, Ky. (WKRC) - Monmouth Street in Newport was closed in both directions between 11th and 12th streets Friday. The Campbell County Office of Emergency Management provided a picture that shows debris from the tracks. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says CSX repaired the overpass railroad bridge. Monmouth reopened around 10:30...
Vehicle fire reported on US-42 in Florence
FLORENCE, Ky. — A vehicle fire has been reported on U.S. Route 42 in Florence. Boone County emergency crews are responding to the scene. No injuries or damages have been reported at this time. Click the video player above to watch other evening headlines from WLWT News 5. This...
Crash blocking traffic reported on Mall Road in Florence
FLORENCE, Ky. — A crash was reported on Mall Road in Florence. It is reportedly blocking the intersection of Mall Road and US-42. Boone County police are responding to the scene. Injuries are unknown at this time. Click the video player above to watch other headlines from WLWT News...
Water in gas pumps at Tri-State Sunoco led to vehicle breakdowns, drivers say
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Half a dozen Tri-State drivers say their vehicles broke down after water got into their fuel tanks. The one thing they all say they have in common: They fueled up at the same gas station. The six people say they got gas at Sunoco at Salem and...
NKY union vows to help fill construction worker void
HEBRON, Ky. — Breanna Barker knew college wasn’t for her. She’s too much of an adrenaline junkie. “I love doing the scary stuff,” she said. Barker is an apprentice at Ironworkers Local 44, where she often works 60 or 70 feet up in the air. From a new soccer facility at the University of Cincinnati to changes at Great American Tower, none of this would be possible without construction workers like Barker. The problem is there’s a shortage of these workers across the country.
Alert issued for missing Greater Cincinnati teen
COLERAIN TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WKRC) - The Colerain Township Police Department is asking for help finding a critically missing teenager. Christina Thomas, 17, was last seen walking in the area of Galbraith Rd. and Colerain Ave. on Thursday, at around 1:30 p.m. She was last seen wearing a black T-shirt, grey...
Northern Kentucky Cavalcade of Homes features 10 new homes priced from $300K to over $1M
This year's Cavalcade of Homes home show starts Saturday, featuring 10 new townhomes and single-family homes at locations throughout Northern Kentucky with prices ranging from $300,000 to more than $1 million. The Building Industry Association of Northern Kentucky is producing the show, which will take place from noon to 5...
Teen clothing brand rue21 to close all stores, including 4 in Cincinnati area
Another mall staple is shuttering its doors. This time it's teen-and-young-adult clothing brand rue21. The fast-fashion retailer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for a third time on Thursday and is seeking to close its 541 stores, including four in Greater Cincinnati, Reuters reported. Rue21 is "deeply rooted in offering the...
Dayton man sentenced for role in deadly Covington shooting last February
COVINGTON, Ky. — A Dayton man has been sentenced to prison for his role in a deadly shooting in Covington last February. Police said the shooting occurred on Feb. 26, 2023, around 9:30 p.m. at the intersection of 13th Street and Wheeler Street. Officers at the scene located a...
Cincinnati police ID man found dead on Bettman Drive
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - The Cincinnati Police Department identified a man found dead inside a home on Friday. Dominick Shorter, 44, was found dead inside a residence in the 5300 block of Bettman Drive. Police had responded to the address at around 2 p.m. on the report of an unresponsive person.
For 2 horses, the road to the Kentucky Derby goes through Northern Kentucky
FLORENCE, Ky. — It's nearly time to slip on your hat and raise your mint julep because we've entered Kentucky Derby weekend. For two horses, the road to the derby went through Northern Kentucky. A day out from the derby, the journey to get there took countless hours of...
Man sentenced after admitting to killing 16-year-old
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - The suspect in the murder of a 16-year-old in Evanston pleaded guilty to a lesser charge. Dezeon Jones pleaded guilty to an involuntary manslaughter charge for the fatal shooting of Javeir Randolph in 2021 on Thursday. In exchange, murder and felonious assault charges were dropped. Javeir was...
Latonia branch of Kenton County library clears public review
The Kenton County Planning Commission unanimously approved a public review of the new Latonia branch of the Kenton County Library on Thursday. The new branch will be located in the Latonia Commerce Center along Winston Avenue in Covington. Enzweiler Building Institute, Big Lots and Fairhaven Thrift Store are also located at the commerce center.
NKY city council planning to bring charges against mayor
WALTON, Ky. (WXIX) - Walton City Council plans to bring charges against the mayor and hold a formal vote to remove him next week. The council’s attorney, Bryce Rhoades, said the council will bring official charges against Mayor Gabriel Brown at their meeting on Tuesday. “Right now, the general...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.