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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...
NKY city council planning to bring charges against its mayor
WALTON, Ky. (WXIX) - The Walton City Council plans to bring charges against its mayor. City Council Attorney Bryce Rhoades said the council will have official charges against Mayor Gabriel Brown during a meeting on Tuesday. “Right now the general consensus is that charges will be prepared and they will...
Crash with injuries reported on Pelly Road in Independence
INDEPENDENCE, Ky. — A crash with injuries has been reported on Pelly Road near KY-17 in Independence, Kentucky. At least one person is reported with injuries. Severity of injuries has not been confirmed. Traffic delays are expected in the area. Police and EMS have been dispatched to the scene.
Gated community or pig farm? Boone County residents voice concerns over proposed development
A potential zone change ruling could determine whether the Richwood Country Estates subdivision residents will eventually see a gated community or pigs out their back window. It was a packed house at the Boone County Fiscal Court chambers this week, as residents showed up in droves to voice their concerns regarding a prospective 55-and-older community off Richwood Road in Walton.
Warm and unsettled end to the week
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Thursday will continue to be dry for the bulk of the day with abundant sunshine, which will help temperatures rise into the mid 80s in the afternoon. Keep in mind that if you’re going to be outside to wear sunscreen as the UV-index is very high.
Flying Pig Marathon: Here's what roads will be impacted throughout race weekend
CINCINNATI — It's Flying Pig weekend in Cincinnati and, if you're planning on traveling near downtown, you may run into several road closures. Due to the Reds also playing a home series this weekend, there'll be more street closures than normal. The city of Cincinnati has released a full...
2 hospitalized after semi collision shuts down I-71 SB in NKY
BOONE COUNTY, Ky. (WKRC) - Two people were hospitalized after a semi-involved crash shut down I-71 southbound on Wednesday. It happened around 5:49 a.m. on I-71 southbound in Boone County before Verona. Authorities confirmed two people were taken to the hospital after two semis crashed, causing a fire. The condition...
Chad Doerman, accused of executing sons, wants death penalty dropped
BATAVIA, Ohio (Scripps News Cincinnati) — The attorneys for Chad Doerman, who is accused of shooting his three young sons to death in 2023, have filed a motion asking the death penalty be dropped against their client, citing “serious mental illness at time of offense.” The motion is asking Clermont County Judge Richard Ferenc to... Read more » Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
Evan Millward, Jasmine Styles leaving WCPO-TV
Evan Millward and Jasmine Styles, who have co-anchored WCPO-TV’s 11 p.m. news since Thanksgiving 2022, are leaving later this month as part of the station’s plan to cut two news anchor positions and hire five more reporters. “Sometimes you have to seize an opportunity when it’s presented. Simply,...
Airline adds nonstop destination, returns service to another location from CVG
HEBRON, Ky. (WKRC) - Breeze Airways has added a destination from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport while returning service to another location. It is offering an inaugural nonstop flight to San Diego and resuming service to Hartford, Connecticut. Flights to both destinations start May 2 and will be offered Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.
Tri-State ride-share driver charged in death of passenger, court docs say
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - A Cincinnati ride-share driver is being charged with the death of one of his passengers, Hamilton County court documents say. Yves Doualla, 50, was charged with one count of vehicular manslaughter on April 3, four months after the death of 63-year-old Phalanza Francisco, a complaint states. On...
Legendary music store chain closing all US locations, including one in Cincinnati
SPRINGDALE, Ohio (WKRC) - A legendary music store chain will close all of its locations across the United States if the company cannot find a buyer. Sam Ash will close all of its remaining brick-and-mortar locations. Soon after rumors of the closures surfaced, Sam Ash issued an official statement confirming the news.
Kroger plans to open new suburban Cincinnati store, remodel 15 others in region this year
CINCINNATI (WKRC) – Kroger plans to open a new suburban Cincinnati store and remodel 15 others in the region this year. The local division on Thursday announced a commitment to invest approximately $84 million in 2024. The new Hamilton Township Kroger Marketplace in Warren County, which is 123,000 square...
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