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Kroger plans to open new suburban Cincinnati store, remodel 15 others in region this year
CINCINNATI (WKRC) – Kroger plans to open a new suburban Cincinnati store and remodel 15 others in the region this year. The local division on Thursday announced a commitment to invest approximately $84 million in 2024. The new Hamilton Township Kroger Marketplace in Warren County, which is 123,000 square...
Town & Country, Smitty’s & Schmidts hold ribbon cutting
Town & Country Salon & Day Spa and Smitty’s Detail Shop & Schmidts Automotive welcomed guests to their location on West Main Street on Wednesday. Town & Country Salon & Day Spa celebrated 12 years in business at its current location. The Auto Shop held an open house to celebrate the launch of Schmidt’s Automotive, a new partnered business with Smitty’s Detail Shop. A formal ribbon cutting was held with the Wilmington-Clinton County Chamber of Commerce with chamber members and Smitty’s & Schmidts Detail Shop. For more information visit wccchamber.com.
Loveland mom asks for help finding her 16-year-old daughter
LOVELAND, Ohio (WXIX) - A Loveland mother is asking for the public’s help in finding her missing 16-year-old daughter. Whitney Hatfield was last seen on Main Street in South Salem on March 7. Only a toothbrush and a few toiletries were missing from her room. She hasn’t contacted any loved ones.
Crash reported on College Street in Kings Mills
KINGS MILLS, Ohio — A crash was reported on College Street in Kings Mills. It was reported at the intersection of College Street and King Avenue Road. Emergency crews are on scene. One car reportedly flipped on its side. No injuries have been reported. Click the video player above...
Portion of I-75 closing this weekend
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Drivers traveling near the Butler-Warren County line may experience stopped traffic early this weekend. From Saturday around 11 p.m. to Sunday at 5 a.m., I-75 will experience intermittent closures around Ohio 63 in Monroe. The closure will reoccur Sunday night into Monday morning during the same time frame. At some points, […]
Dayton Barbecue Company has grand opening at Lebanon’s Hidden Valley Orchards
The Dayton Barbecue Company has kicked off its grand opening weekend today, May 1, at Hidden Valley Orchards in Lebanon. “I am truly looking forward to finally being available during a set schedule and provided our customers with an unforgettable experience,” Owner Eric Evans said. “To kick off opening week, with the partnership of HVO, we are giving away something special but the only way to get the item is by ordering a mystery item on the menu.”
Hot, mostly sunny today ahead of rainy Friday
Today will be hot and mostly sunny, with highs rising to around 86 degrees, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington. There will be a few more clouds this afternoon, with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms that will fall away after night falls. Clouds will increase overnight,...
Washington Township man sentenced for machine gun possession
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WDTN) — A Washington Township man will be spending the next several years behind bars. The DOJ’s Southern District of Ohio says Alex Jaques, 23, was sentenced Wednesday to serve six years in prison. Jaques’ sentence results from possessing a machine gun. According to the DOJ, Jaques used “multiple firearms” to fire […]
Locals gather for National Day of Prayer
Robyn McMillian sings the National Anthem during the National Day of Prayer event at Clinton Memorial Hospital, as attendees gather to reflect and unite in prayer for the nation’s welfare. Mayor Pat Haley addresses the crowd, delivering a speech and proclaiming May 2, 2024, as Wilmington Day of Prayer...
Woman charged in crash that sent two children to hospital
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, OH (WXIX) - A Tri-State woman is facing charges, accused of causing a crash that sent two children to the hospital. Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers say they believe Larissa Brumley, 28, was under the influence when she crashed an SUV on January 11. Troopers say Brumley was...
Report of wires down on Morrow-Cozaddale Road in Morrow
MORROW, Ohio — There is a report of wires down on Morrow-Cozaddale Road in Morrow. Emergency crews are responding to the scene. Click the video player above to watch other morning headlines from WLWT News 5. This story was curated by Hearst's WLWT Alert Desk. Sharing brings us closer...
Suspect in months-long crime spree indicted on 20 charges
SPRINGBORO, Ohio (WKEF) -- Police say they have arrested a suspect in a "crime spree" that lasted several months in 2023. Springboro Police say residents reported a string of burglaries and attempted burglaries from July 28 to Oct. 4, 2023. During that time, someone would burglarize occupied homes late at night, often while the residents were asleep. Police say the suspect got in through unlocked windows and doors in Springboro, Miamisburg, Miami Township, Dayton, Centerville and Vandalia.
Ohio issues quarantine for 4 Greater Cincinnati counties over this invasive moth
Four counties in the Greater Cincinnati region and two in the Dayton area are under a quarantine to prevent the spread of an invasive moth that can destroy a kind of shrub popular in the region.
Construction underway on $5 million Dayton-area event center
CENTERVILLE, Ohio (Dayton Business Journal) -- Construction is underway on a new 200-capacity event center in Centerville. The project will host parties, weddings, and more for Dayton residents for years to come. The $5.3 million event center at Benham’s Grove, 166 N. Main St. in Centerville, will feature outdoor spaces...
Teacher facing termination for allegedly ‘falsifying sick time’ to attend Nashville concert sent co-workers photo, texts
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WXIX) - We are getting a closer look at why a teacher in Greater Cincinnati’s second-largest school district faces termination for allegedly “falsifying sick time” to attend a Nashville concert. The Lakota School Board’s attempt to fire Eileen Washburn is on hold, at least...
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