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'Funnest parade in Cincinnati': Northside July 4 event in jeopardy
Men with drills, ladies with lawn chairs, air guitar musicians and other Northside Fourth of July Parade regulars may need a new place to march this year. Organizers of the 150-plus-year-old neighborhood tradition – "This is the big Northside event," according to parade Co-Chair Sara Birkhofer – said the event is in jeopardy over police protection.
Crash blocking traffic reported on I-71 in Verona
VERONA, Ky. — A crash was reported on I-71 in Verona. It is reportedly partially blocking the southbound lanes. Emergency crews are responding to the scene. No injuries have been reported at this time. Click the video player above to watch other morning headlines from WLWT News 5. This...
Packing company in Anderson Township closing, impacting more than 100 employees
CINCINNATI — More than 100 people in the area will lose their jobs after a packaging company in Anderson Township decided to close down operations this summer. Mauser Packaging Solutions says it will close its aerosol can business on Broadwell Road over ongoing financial difficulties. We're told 107 employees...
High school anglers trying to grow the sport of bass fishing in Northern Kentucky
COVINGTON, Ky. (WKRC) - The Covington Catholic bass fishing team brought home a trophy last weekend at the KHSAA bass fishing state championship. Juniors Brandon Smith and Phoenix Parks finished as runners-up. They had a two-day, ten bass total of 31 pounds and seven ounces. "A lot of people don't...
Clermont County grand jury indicts man arrested in connection to threats made towards Loveland school
CLERMONT COUNTY, Ohio — A Clermont County grand jury has indicted a man arrested in connection to threats made towards a Catholic grade school in Loveland that prompted classes to be canceled for a day. Timothy Longar, 43, has been indicted by the grand jury on one count of...
Cincinnati firefighters respond to scene of crane fire in Queensgate
CINCINNATI — Cincinnati firefighters responded to the scene of a crane fire in Queensgate. It was reported in the 1400 block of Gest Street shortly before 11 this morning. According to the Cincinnati Fire Department, the operator escaped upon firefighters' arrival. No injuries have been reported. Click the video...
Report of pedestrian struck on Hopple Street in Camp Washington
CINCINNATI — There is a report of a pedestrian struck on Hopple Street in Camp Washington. It was reported on Hopple Street near I-75. Emergency crews are responding to the scene. Injuries have been reported but have not been confirmed by WLWT at this time. Click the video player...
Former employee seeks photos and memories for Coney Island book
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - To say people were devastated when the news dropped that Coney Island was closing would be an understatement. A former Coney Island employee is looking to capture what made the park so special. Katy Mark talks about her new project called "To Coney With Love" and how...
Fatal crash closes I-71 for hours during morning commute
WARREN COUNTY, Ohio (WXIX) - One person is dead in a crash on Interstate 71 in the northern Cincinnati suburbs that led to lengthy delays during the morning commute Thursday, according to the Warren County Coroner’s Office. The southbound lanes and two of the northbound lanes were shut down...
Car crashes into Covington home, barely missing residents
COVINGTON, Ky. (WXIX) - Homeowners in Covington say they barely missed being struck by a car that drove through their house on Clover Drive. They said the car, which crashed through their living room, missed them by only two feet. The car was traveling down Taylor Mill Road at around...
'Metro bears responsibility': Metro driver charged for killing 87-year-old pedestrian
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Charges have been filed against the man who was driving the Metro bus in January when it hit and killed a retired teacher as she crossed the street. Those charges are all misdemeanors, which led to a quick response from the attorney representing Beverly Kinney's family. There...
Neighbors, police clash over concerns for Northside Fourth of July Parade
CINCINNATI — After concerns about people driving through the Northside Fourth of July Parade last year, Cincinnati leaders have suggested that changes need to be made. Organizers of the parade said these changes are ones that they can't afford to make. The exclusive and eclectic Northside tradition brings a...
Suspended Cincinnati police officer takes plea deal in bench trial
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - The Cincinnati police officer accused of unlawfully using police technology to search for a 19-year-old woman’s phone number took a plea deal during his bench trial on Wednesday. Timothy Lutz, 56, pleaded guilty to one count of attempted unauthorized use of law enforcement data systems, a...
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