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Final tenant moves out of City Heights
The last tenant occupying City Heights, a well-known public housing development in Covington, moved out on Monday, ending the 71-year operation of the largest public housing complex in Northern Kentucky. “Everyone has completely moved out at this point,” said Steve Arlinghaus, the executive director of the Housing Authority of Covington,...
10 Tri-State Dollar Tree, Family Dollar stores closing
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Ten Dollar Tree and Family Dollar locations in the Tri-State will close on or around April 20. The closures locally are part of 35 total store closures across Ohio, according to the WARN notice provided to the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services. Below is a...
Crash with injuries reported on West 4th Street in Covington
COVINGTON, Ky. — A crash with injuries has been reported on West Fourth Street in Covington. Covington police and fire crews are responding to the scene. The extent of injuries is unknown at this time. For live traffic updates, click here. Click the video player above to watch other...
Report of wires down on Madison Avenue in Covington
COVINGTON, Ky. — There is a report of wires down on Madison Avenue in Covington. It was reported at the intersection of Madison Avenue and East 16th Street. Crews are responding to the scene. Use caution in the area. Click the video player above to watch other headlines from...
Weekend weather planner: More spring-like feel as cold front sends temps tumbling
CINCINNATI — It may have seemed like summer the last few days, but Thursday night's storms ushered back in a more spring-like chill. Temperatures are trending 20-25 degrees cooler than earlier in the week! Grab a coat, you'll need it again!. Friday morning the rain is fading fast. A...
Man dealing with consequences of $10,000 Facebook Marketplace theft
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - A man who moved to the Tri-State from Uzbekistan is dealing with the fallout of a Facebook Marketplace sale that went bad. Sukhrob Norbekov has dealt with the financial fallout for two years after he tried to buy a 2019 Ford Edge in July 2022 for $10,000 in cash. He said he arrived to buy the car with cash. When he handed her the money, she started counting it and ran off. She then hit him with the car.
Covington liquor store robbery suspect runs onto Clay Wade Bailey Bridge
COVINGTON, Ky. (WXIX) - A store robbery suspect is under arrest after trying to evade police by running onto the Clay Wade Bailey Bridge over the Ohio River overnight. Ronell Moore, 33, of Cincinnati is held at the Kenton County Detention Center on charges of robbery, fleeing, resisting arrest, tampering with physical evidence, menacing and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Cincinnati police searching for suspects accused of theft at Target store
CINCINNATI — Officers with the Cincinnati Police Department are investigating a felony theft offense at the Target store in Oakley. According to police, it happened on April 1 in the Target on Geier Drive. Police said the suspects entered the store twice, placed several items into a black bag...
Downed power lines are reported on West High Street in West Price Hill
CINCINNATI — Cincinnati crews are responding to reports of downed power lines in West Price Hill Friday morning. Click the video player above to watch other morning headlines from WLWT News 5. The power lines are reported down on the 5000 block of West High Street. No power outages...
Local man repeatedly arrested for voyeurism, Local 12 investigation may prompt new law
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - An Ohio legislator considered changing the law after a local man was arrested for a remarkable ninth time for charges related to voyeurism. Reporter David Winter alerted State Representative Cecil Thomas after Local 12 reported on Kevin Ayers. Ayers was just arrested, again. Voyeurism, like most non-contact...
TIMELINE: Rain, storms move in after midnight and some could be strong
CINCINNATI — Get ready for a big weekend cooldown! Big for spring, that is. That cooler weather is ushered in by overnight storms. There's a big cold front on the way that brings overnight rain and storms. These storms hold off until after midnight. As they move in, they likely weaken. We still could have stronger winds and thunder, but severe weather does not look likely.
Assault with injuries reported on East Tower Drive in Westwood
CINCINNATI — An assault with injuries has been reported on East Tower Drive in Westwood. Units from the Cincinnati Police and Fire departments are responding to the scene. The extent of injuries is unknown at this time. Click the video player above to watch other afternoon headlines from WLWT...
3 teens arrested in attack of Metro passenger, police seek public’s help to find 2 others
COLERAIN TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WXIX) - Three teenagers are under arrest in what Colerain Township police say was a vicious beating attack on a woman they first encountered on a Metro bus. Police say they are still searching for two others who were involved. It happened on April 13 in the...
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