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Crash with injuries reported on State Route 32 westbound in Batavia
BATAVIA TOWNSHIP, Ohio — A crash with injuries has been reported on State Route 32 near Bauer Road in Batavia Township. Severity of injuries has not been confirmed. Fire and EMS responders have been dispatched to the scene. For live traffic updates, click here. Click the video player above...
Crash with building struck reported on West Main Street in Williamsburg
WILLIAMSBURG, Ohio — A crash with a building struck was reported on West Main Street in Williamsburg. Clermont County police are responding to the scene. Injuries have been reported but have not been confirmed by WLWT at this time. Click the video player above to watch other headlines from...
Downed power lines reported on 9 Mile Road in Pierce Township
CINCINNATI — Clermont County crews are responding to reports of downed power lines Friday morning. Click the video player above to watch other morning headlines from WLWT News 5. The wires are reportedly down on the 3700 block of 9 Mile Road in Pierce Township. There are no reports...
Ohio Teen Catches Record-Breaking 101-Pound Blue Catfish: 'I Was Completely in Shock'
Jaylynn Parker tells Inside Edition Digital that she didn’t realize how big of a fish she had at first. Someone at a nearby campground had a scale, which could measure up to 99 pounds. When they put the fish on the scale, it “bottomed out,” her dad says.
Firefighters rescue homeless people in tent submerged by floodwater near river
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - A homeless couple who set up their tent near the East Fork Little Miami River almost drowned early Wednesday morning after the recent storms caused the river to flood. Natalie Poe, her fiance and their 8-month-old cat were pulled from the water behind the Milford Cinema. However,...
Clermont County woman indicted on charges of abuse toward disabled stepchild
BATAVIA TOWNSHIP, Ohio — Police say that a Clermont County woman was indicted by a grand jury on Tuesday related to allegations that she physically assaulted her disabled stepchild. Jenna Caldwell, 32, of Batavia Township, has been charged with one count of endangering children in the fourth degree and...
Greater Cincinnati communities awarded $36M+ for riverfront projects
CINCINNATI (Cincinnati Business Courier) - Greater Cincinnati’s easternmost Ohio counties will embark on a slew of riverfront improvement projects thanks to millions in state funds. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine May 6 announced more than $36 million for three projects in Clermont and Brown counties as part of the Appalachian...
Millions of dollars awarded to Ohio’s Appalachian riverfront cities
NEW RICHMOND, Ohio (WXIX) - Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced Tuesday a multi-million dollar grant that will help transform communities along the state’s Appalachian Riverfront as part of Ohio’s Wonderful Waterfront initiative. Approximately $80 million in funding from the Appalachian Community Grant Program was awarded to several shovel-ready...
A community together for a moment of silence
The National Day of Prayer was commemorated across the commonwealth May 2, drawing together people of all denominations and inviting neighboring communities to unite in prayer. The event in Hazard was held at the amphitheater beside City Hall, led by Pastor Tim Reynolds of Hazard First Baptist and supported by a youth service team from Grant Career Center in Bethel, Ohio.
Campbell County Community Yard Sale happening this weekend
The Campbell County Community Yard Sale at AJ Jolly Park is Saturday, May 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There are currently over 40 seller tables reserved. The event is being held at AJ Jolly Park and Campground at 1565 Racetrack Road in Alexandria.
Campbell County Board of Education seeks applicants for vacancy
The Campbell County Board of Education is seeking applications for appointment to fill a vacancy on the board representing seat division 1. The division 1 map can be found here. This appointment will be effective until the Nov. 5 regular election. Responsibilities include:. Setting policies to govern the district. Hiring/evaluating...
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