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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...
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...
Structure fire reported on East Bend Road in Burlington
BURLINGTON, Ky. — A structure fire was reported on East Bend Road in Burlington. Emergency crews are responding to the scene. Everyone is reportedly evacuated. 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...
40-year-old woman dead, another hospitalized after double shooting in Winton Hills
WINTON HILLS, Ohio (WKRC) - Cincinnati Police Department (CPD) confirmed a shooting at Center Hill Avenue and W North Bend Road at 2:44 p.m. on Saturday. When officers arrived on the scene they found two victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Cincinnati Fire Department took one victim to the University of...
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.
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...
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...
Long-awaited Avondale grocery sets opening date years in the making
CINCINNATI (Cincinnati Business Courier) - A long-awaited grocery store in Avondale is expected to open next month as city leaders this week celebrated the culmination of a yearslong residential and commercial construction project that it will help anchor. The owners behind the business hope the spot will serve as a source of community pride while also offering a place for residents to shop for fresh produce, meat, baked goods and more.
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 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...
The growing pains of a West Side development
Hello! Erin Couch here. I’m a breaking news reporter with The Enquirer. Happy Monday. This summer, plots will be available for purchase at Trailside Village, a long-awaited mixed-use development on a former horse farm in Dent. It will feature dozens of new homes – and eventually, apartments, retail and dining – all off the Green Township Bike Trail.
Hamilton County SWAT team captures 3 suspects in Reading, one hiding in padlocked room
READING, Ohio (WKRC) - Hamilton County Police Association SWAT Team assisted in taking three suspects into custody. The situation took place in Reading at 8 a.m. on Sunday. Reading Police were responding to a report of possible shots fired at a two-family home at 314 Cooper Street. Police were met by a woman who told the officers about an ongoing disturbance with her neighbor.
Crash blocking traffic reported on Senour Road in Independence
INDEPENDENCE, Ky. — A crash was reported on Senour Road in Independence. It is reportedly blocking traffic. Emergency crews are responding to the scene. No injuries have been reported. Click the video player above to watch other evening headlines from WLWT News 5. This story was curated by Hearst's...
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