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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...
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...
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...
Assault with injuries reported on Elizabeth Street in the West End
CINCINNATI — An assault with injuries has been reported on Elizabeth Street in the West End. Units from the Cincinnati Fire Department are responding to the scene. The extent of injuries is unknown at this time. Click the video player above to watch other headlines from WLWT News 5.
Charges added against suspect in deadly shooting near University of Cincinnati
CINCINNATI — A grand jury has added charges against the 20-year-old man charged in a deadly shooting near the University of Cincinnati campus last month. Police said they received a call for a shooting in the 200 block of Fosdick Street in Corryville around 11 p.m. on March 28.
Cincinnati police are targeting speeding hot spots. Here's where the most tickets are written.
CINCINNATI — Ticketing speeders on certain Cincinnati streets: It's part of a new police strategy that's paying off, at least when it comes to safety. Ideally, police would like it if everyone drove the speed limit. But that's not happening on notoriously fast roads like Glenway Avenue in Westwood.
New public transportation programs helps people get around town faster
CINCINNATI — Getting to important places like the doctor’s office, work or school can be a challenge for those without reliable transportation, but new programs across the state are looking to address that issue. MetroNow! is one of the newest programs offered through Metro transit in the suburbs...
Court docs: Two suspects no longer facing murder charges in connection with Mt. Healthy grandfather’s shooting death
MT. HEALTHY, Ohio (WXIX) - Two of the suspects charged in connection with the shooting death of a Mt. Healthy grandfather are no longer charged with murder, according to the Hamilton County indictment. The grand jury indicted Mark Edwards, 56, and Ernest Lamar, 51, on charges of obstruction of justice...
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.
Cincinnati man receives kidney thanks to yard sign
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - A Tri-State man is marking National Donate Life Month during his recovery from a kidney transplant, a gift he received from a stranger with thanks to a sign. “If I see a sign that says kidney donor and I’ve got a kidney why would I not call...
Family mourns, safety concerns grow after Covington bicyclist killed in crash
Covington police say they were called to the intersection of Scott Boulevard and 12th Street just before 9 a.m. Thursday and found Jonathon Hussing, who had been struck by a charter bus
U.S. Marshals Service alerting public to multiple imposter scams over phone
CINCINNATI — The United States Marshals Service is warning the public about several imposter scams that are targeting people over the phone. Officials said scammers are claiming to be U.S. Marshals, court officers, or other law enforcement officials during the phone calls. They said the scammers are attempting to...
Cincinnati forecast: Storms possible Friday; then dry, warm weather for Asian Food Fest
What will the weather be like this weekend for Asian Food Fest?. According to the National Weather Service office in Wilmington, precipitation chances will develop Friday afternoon and increase through the night as a warm front moves through the region. Moisture is expected to increase with a band of showers...
2 more arrests made in Carthage shooting that killed man, police say
Two more suspects have been arrested in a Carthage shooting that killed a man nearly a month ago. Makayla Damico, 21, and Nigel Garrison, 23, were arrested Friday in the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Jonathan Calhoun, Cincinnati police said in a news release. Calhoun was shot at 309 W. Seymour Ave. in the evening of March 30 and was transported to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center where he died from his injuries. ...
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...
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