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How to protect yourself against one of the most common scams
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Scams targeting people 60 and older are on the rise. The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center says the number scams targeting this age group is 14 percent higher than last year, losing a collective $3.4 billion dollars. There are a lot of scams aimed at preying...
Heat wave coming: Enjoy cooler air while it lasts
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Cooler than normal temperatures for this time of year will continue Tuesday and Wednesday with morning lows in the mid-40s, according to the FOX19 NOW Weather Team. After an unseasonably cool day on Monday, the high will only reach the upper 70s on Tuesday and finally warm...
Redevelopment underway at Newport’s World Peace Bell site
NEWPORT, Ky. (WXIX) - The City of Newport announced that demolition work began Monday at the site of the World Peace Bell. The Newport City Manager, Tom Fromme said in a release that the $20 million plan will feature two hotels, office space, and a parking garage. The empty lot...
'This bill eliminates it': Ohio looks to ban 'police quota' practices across the state
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - People have heard the story all around, that as it gets to the end of the month, cops are out and waiting to write more tickets. Even with departments across the state denying that officers have to meet a quota, it hasn't stopped the debate. But a group of lawmakers in Columbus are looking to ban the practice across the state.
Man went into deputy’s home by mistake before shooting, attorney claims
READING, Ohio (WXIX) - The attorney for the man shot by an off-duty sheriff’s deputy says it was an innocent mistake when his client went into the deputy’s home early Sunday. An emotional 26-year-old Darryl Williams appeared in court Monday after the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office said he...
Opinion: Turfway Park has gained a national reputation
With the conclusion of this year’s Triple Crown races, it is an excellent time to reflect on the prominence of Turfway Park on the national racing scene. Several horses that raced at Turfway Park competed in this year’s Triple Crown races and showed they can compete among the world’s top three-year-olds. Endlessly, West Saratoga and Epic Ride earned their spots in the Kentucky Derby, while Seize the Grey went on the win the Preakness and run in the Belmont Stakes.
West End streets near I-75 shut down by truck fire
A fully engulfed semitractor-trailer fire shut down streets near Interstate 75 in the West End neighborhood early Tuesday. No injuries were reported but Findlay Street and Winchell Avenue are blocked until further notice as well as Western Avenue in the area, according to Cincinnati police. The semi was engulfed in...
Covington’s Central Riverfront site gets approval for mixed-use development
The Covington Central Riverfront site now has approval for a mixed-use development that will include 7,700 square feet of retail space and 257 apartments. At its meeting on Tuesday, the Covington City Commission approved a development agreement with CCR-MN Developers, LLC., for a mixed-use development on part of the site that formerly housed the IRS complex.
NKY welcomes more police social workers with opioid abatement funds
Kelly Pompilio, the social worker embedded with Alexandria’s Police Department, starts every morning going through stacks of reports from officers. “Some of them will say, ‘Police social worker, please follow up,'” Pompilio said. “In some of them, I just kind of sift through and see what is social service in nature.”
Chickens Take the Stage on Hamburger Day
Arden Courts hosted a special event on May 28 to celebrate National Hamburger day and to introduce their 2 chickens, Priscilla and Buttercup. The event was titled “Winner Winner No Chicken Dinner.”. The attendees included residents and their families, potential families and members of the senior living industry and...
Fan tased by security after running onto field during Reds game
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A fan was tased by security after running onto the field during a Reds baseball game at Great American Ball Park on Tuesday. Sports broadcaster Chase Younts posted video of the incident on X, which showed a fan running up to Cleveland Guardians center fielder Tyler Freeman and appearing to speak to him.
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