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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.
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.
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 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...
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...
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
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...
3rd suspect arrested in deadly Carthage shooting, police say
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - A third suspect is now charged in connection with a deadly shooting that happened in late March in Carthage. Makayla Damico, 21, was arrested on April 19 for the March 30 murder of 37-year-old Jonathan Calhoun, according to a Cincinnati police arrest report. In addition to Damico’s...
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...
Victim recalls being attacked by a woman in a wheelchair
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - A woman is asking residents to be careful around downtown Cincinnati after a woman in a wheelchair attacked her. Britany Rauh said she was walking to work on Seventh Street on a recent Sunday. She said she saw the woman approach in the wheelchair but wasn’t concerned.
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.
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...
Multiple property owners accuse city of Cincinnati of discriminatory housing practices
CINCINNATI — A group of citizens has filed a federal lawsuit against the city of Cincinnati. The residents claim their homes have been unlawfully seized. It's a situation that residents say has been going on for years, and they say they want justice. Vanessa Sparks and several other citizens...
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