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Light Ohio Blue caravan travels around Cincinnati to kick off Police Memorial Week
CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Police Department and other law enforcement agencies around the southwest Ohio region joined together Thursday night for the annual Light Ohio Blue caravan. The event first started back in 2016 in response to a terrible tragedy. "In Columbus, Ohio, we had a SWAT officer who...
Greater Cincinnati man dies at group home, caregivers charged for not trying to save him
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A 61-year-old developmentally disabled man is dead, and now two of the women responsible for his care are facing charges that they didn't do enough to save him. The women turned themselves in at the Wyoming Police Department after being charged. They were working just a couple...
Julie O’Neill returns to morning TV
After launching NOW in the Nati in January, O’Neill moves to co-anchor morning news with Amber Jayanth in WXIX-TV morning shake up. Julie O’Neill is back anchoring morning TV newscasts, the role she had for most of her 27 years at WCPO-TV until being let go in September 2022.
Local church to host free community health fair in Greater Cincinnati township
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - From the Heart Church Ministries in Springfield Township is hosting a free health screening event, and the public is invited to attend. Those who are organizing the event said it’s a chance for people to find ways to improve their own health in a personal way.
New nursing home rules spark concerns around Tri-State over staffing, costs
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - New federal rules for nursing homes are expected to shake up the industry. The Biden Administration just announced new regulations that’ll impact staffing within two to three years. A Local 12 investigation found that the move will have unintended consequences. A nursing home is a place...
Another HUGE batch of Cincinnati concert announcements this week
July 23: The Band Camino: Taking Shape Tour, Bogart's. With Knox. Aug. 10: Brian Regan, Turfway Park. Aug. 16: Gerald Albright, Ludlow Garage. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Aug. 22: Erik Koskinen, Ludlow Garage. Aug. 25: Blackberry Smoke: Be Right Here Tour, Riverfront Live. Aug....
Ludlow Schools names Jason Steffen as new superintendent
The Ludlow Independent Schools Board of Education officially voted to appoint Jason Steffen, a 13-year district veteran, as the district’s new superintendent at a special meeting Thursday morning. “Jason’s experience and familiarity within the district is unmatched,” said Board of Education President Wesley Dorger in an official announcement from...
Here's when the new two-day bourbon and BBQ festival will take place in Greater Cincinnati
NORWOOD, Ohio (WKRC) - A new festival is coming to Norwood's Factory 52 this summer. Sauced: A Bourbon and BBQ Festival will feature bourbon tastings, food pairings, grilling demonstrations, educational sessions and live music. Entry is free. There are tasting packages for $50. The festival is set for June 29...
Crash with injuries reported on Este Avenue in Spring Grove Village
CINCINNATI — A crash with injuries has been reported on Este Avenue in Queen City Avenue. Units from the Cincinnati Police and Fire departments are responding to the scene. The extent of the injuries is unknown at this time. For live traffic updates, click here. Click the video player...
Cincinnati developer debuts first new project in the 'burbs
CINCINNATI (Cincinnati Business Courier/WKRC) - Uptown Rental Properties is finishing construction on its first ground-up suburban development, a 156-unit apartment complex near one of the region’s hottest jobs hubs. Uptown hosted a ribbon cutting for Florence Hall this month. The developer, which typically does urban infill projects, with a...
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...
Assault with injuries reported on Chesterdale Drive in Springdale
SPRINGDALE, Ohio — An assault with injuries has been reported on Chesterdale Drive in Springdale. Hamilton County emergency crews are responding to the scene. The extent of the injuries is unknown at this time. Click the video player above to watch other evening headlines from WLWT News 5. This...
Construction starting soon on projects to improve pedestrian safety around UC campus
CINCINNATI — After Clarence Carr crossed Jefferson Avenue Thursday, he learned about more street safety measures that are coming to high traffic areas that border the University of Cincinnati. Those new features will come about by way of big grant money that the city recently scored. Carr was using...
$50M residential project proposed in Cincinnati suburb
CINCINNATI (Cincinnati Business Courier) - A Louisville developer is planning a $50 million residential project in Colerain Township. Marian Development Group wants to build Vivera Northbrook, an affordable, assisted-living and memory care community for senior residents, at 9328 Pippin Road. The project would bring 118 studio and one-bedroom apartment units...
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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