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Fort Thomas to host Flea in the Fort and free concert on Aug. 4
This year’s second Flea in the Fort, a Fort Thomas event showcasing local artists at Tower Park, will take place Sunday, Aug. 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Later that evening from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra will put on a free, swing-themed concert for the community.
Kit salon opens in Fort Thomas with commitment to community
Kit salon in Fort Thomas is named after Molly Hardin’s great grandmother, and her old styling tools are proudly displayed on the wall inside the shop. Hardin said owning a salon was a dream come true—though a dream she didn’t really know she had as a full-time interior designer and part-time hairstylist. Hardin is a Fort Thomas native who worked at the building’s former tenant, Salon on Highland. She has been licensed for 15 years, but this new venture is her first time owning a salon.
Bobby Mackey's to auction off items ahead of demolition, including mechanical bull
Bobby Mackey's Music World in Wilder may be destined for demolition, but the owners are offering fans a chance to keep a piece of the venue forever. The music venue, often referred to as "the most haunted night club in America," is selling items from the venue via auctions before tearing down the building, they announced in a press release. ...
Police: Man arrested after woman was assaulted, held at house in Cold Spring
COLD SPRING, Ky. — A man was arrested Friday after police said a woman was assaulted and held against her will at a home in Cold Spring. Police said officers responded around 10:20 a.m. Friday in the 5400 block of Skyline Drive. Officers said the woman, whose age was...
Covington on ramp to I-71/75 to close for brush clearing Friday night
The on ramp from West 4th Street in Covington to I-71/75 south will close overnight Friday, July 26 at 8 p.m. for a brush clearing project. The exit will reopen the following morning on Saturday, July 27 at 6 a.m. Crews will be clearing brush from the ramp’s sides in...
Blood donors urgently needed as CrowdStrike outage impact nation's supply
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Hoxworth Blood Center is putting out an urgent need for donors. It appears it’s yet another casualty of the CrowdStrike IT outage. The CrowdStrike outage is having quite the ripple effect on the nation’s blood supply. Right now, donors are desperately needed. “The CrowdStrike outage...
Free pop-up dental, vision and medical clinic this weekend in Cincinnati
CINCINNATI — A nonprofit will host a pop-up clinic for free dental, vision and medical care to those in need this weekend. All operations are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. The patient parking lot will open at 11:59 p.m. on Friday night and stay open for the duration of the clinic. The clinic will open its doors at 6 a.m.
Downed wires reported on Kemper Lane in Walnut Hills
CINCINNATI — Downed wires have been reported on Kemper Lane in Walnut Hills. Units from the Cincinnati Fire and Police departments are responding to the scene, off of Nassau Street. No injuries or damages have been reported at this time. Click the video player above to watch other headlines...
Kroger honors legendary Cincinnati radio host Jim Scott during reopening celebration
CINCINNATI — Kroger celebrated the life and service of legendary Cincinnati radio host Jim Scott Friday during its reopening celebration of the store in Monfort Heights. For 47 years, Scott was a radio host, best known for his role on 700WLW, where he spent 31 years of his career.
Medical scan reveals spine abnormalities in Cincinnati Zoo Galapagos tortoise
CINCINNATI — A recent CT scan at MedVet revealed abnormalities in the spine of the Cincinnati Zoo's Galapagos tortoise Bruno. The zoo said Friday that 16-year-old Bruno was having a difficult time walking and getting around during the day. He was also seen limping at various points. The zoo...
UC-Miami Victory Bell football rivalry ends with 2026 game at Paycor Stadium
A college football rivalry dating back to 1888 could come to a close in 2026. That’s when the Cincinnati Bearcats are slated to play a neutral site game at Paycor Stadium against nearby rival Miami University. The Bearcats and RedHawks do play this season in what appears to be be the final meeting at Miami's Yager Stadium on Sept. 14 at noon. Last year, Miami ended UC’s 16-game winning streak in the series with a 31-24...
Distinctive tattoo leads police to serial theft suspect in Greater Cincinnati
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Investigators say a man in court Friday on theft and breaking and entering charges targeted several local stores. And they say it was security footage of Elmo Bailey's distinctive tattoo that linked him to the crimes. Bailey is accused of breaking into convenience stores and smoke shops...
Who is Luke Combs? Country music superstar headlining 2 shows in Cincinnati
Grammy-nominated country artist Luke Combs is treating Cincinnati to two shows. The Asheville, North Carolina, native will grace the Paycor Stadium stage Aug. 2-3. Combs makes his Cincinnati visit on the heels of the June 14 release of his fifth studio album "Fathers & Sons" and as part of his Growin' Up and Gettin' Old Tour. ...
Thousands head to Paycor Stadium for Day 2 of the Cincinnati Music Festival
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - It’s Day 2 of the Cincinnati Music Festival and the Queen City is singing. The festival kicked off Thursday with performances by MC-LYTE and Blacksheep at the Andrew J Brady Music Center, but tonight, the party continues at Paycor Stadium with Ne-Yo, Maxwell, Fantasia, October London and The Original Lakes.
3 families officially become parents to 5 kids during Cincinnati adoption event
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Three local families are now a bit bigger. Five kids were adopted on Friday with the help of Hamilton County Probate Court Judge Ralph Winkler. "It's kind of like Christmas morning, I don't sleep good the night before, but it's a good type of not sleeping, not bad."
Cool Cool Cool Back in Action: Festivals, Concerts, and Shows with Jerry Harrison & Adrian Belew: Remain in Light
Cool Cool Cool Back in Action: Festivals, Concerts, and Shows with Jerry Harrison & Adrian Belew: Remain in Light. Jerry Harrison and Adrian Belew are taking their remarkably successful Remain in Light tour out for another seven shows beginning tonight (Friday, July 26) at Bogart’s in Cincinnati. They are quick to acknowledge that this project simply wouldn’t happen without the support of Cool Cool Cool, who have played with them for three years.
Injury crash blocking traffic reported on Red Bank Expressway in Madisonville
CINCINNATI — A crash was reported on Red Bank Expressway in Madisonville Friday afternoon. It is reportedly blocking both directions of travel near Corsica Place. Cincinnati Police are on scene. Injuries have been reported but have not been confirmed by WLWT at this time. It is unclear what caused...
Stabbing reported on Winneste Avenue in Winton Hills
CINCINNATI — A stabbing was reported on Winneste Avenue in Winton Hills Friday morning. It was reported in front of the Winton Hills Recreation Center at 8:20 a.m. Cincinnati Police are on scene. The incident reportedly started as an assault. The severity of injuries is unknown. One person is...
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