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Here's when to expect scheduled lane closures on Brent Spence Bridge
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has scheduled evening/overnight lane closures on I-71 and I-75 southbound at the Brent Spence Bridge beginning Sunday. Inspectors will be on-site, for what is being called routine inspection, between the hours of 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. A single lane closure will...
National Nurses Honor Guard Coalition Conference underway in Erlanger
ERLANGER, Ohio (WKRC) - More than 450 nurses were in Erlanger on Friday. They are part of a group that honors nurses and supports their family members. The National Nurses Honor Guard Coalition is presenting its first National Nurses Honor Guard Coalition Conference this week in the tri-state. It's bringing...
Also on the agenda: More Christmas lights, canal murals, town architect
The City Commission will consider several measures to maintain or enhance Winter Park’s aesthetic. The City Commission on Wednesday will consider how to add to the annual Christmas display in the Central Business District. The $300,000 proposal from the Park Avenue District includes $200,000 from city funds and another...
The 25 Best Restaurants on the East Side of Cincinnati, According to Yelp
At CityBeat, we know a thing or two about picking the best restaurants in Cincinnati, but Yelpers have some hot takes of their own. And while downtown Cincinnati and Over-the-Rhine eateries get a lot of hype, there are plenty of restaurants on the east side of the city you should add to your must-try list. From places serving up elevated diner food raved about by Guy Fieri on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives to authentic South American cuisine, the East Side is home to plenty of highly praised restaurants these Yelpers can't stop talking about.
Riverbend's star-studded 2024 summer concert calendar (so far)
From Styx to Creed and Meghan Trainor to Luke Bryan, Riverbend Music Center is set to host some of the biggest artists coming through Cincinnati this summer. It's an impressive lineup that promises something for every kind of music-lover. Check out the most up-to-date schedule below to see if your favorite artists will be taking the stage at Riverbend soon.
COVID-19 fraud conviction rate is 100%, IRS says
CINCINNATI — Even though the pandemic ended, the Internal Revenue Service says it is still seeing fraudulent tax returns. The employee retention credit was one of many CARES Act pandemic assistance programs aimed at keeping workers. The IRS office out of Cincinnati says one of the most common types...
Weather Impact Day: Steady rain, few storms expected Friday
CINCINNATI — Yes, rain is back. But, by the time we get to Saturday and Sunday the rain threat will be fading away. Rain is expected through the morning and into the middle of the afternoon. By the evening there will be more extended dry time, but a few...
Man who attacked Asian American UC student sentenced to time served
A man who yelled racial slurs and attacked an Asian American near the University of Cincinnati in 2021 was released from jail Thursday after spending more than 18 months detained. Darrin Johnson, 27, was sentenced to time served in federal court in Cincinnati on a federal hate crime charge as...
'I have to save her': Woman saves sister's life hours after graduating with health degree
AURORA, Ind. (WKRC) - A local teenager is now breathing easy, something that was nearly impossible for her on Thursday night. Bella Harrison's sister, Alexis Harrison-Ochs, was celebrating her graduation at the Greendale Wings and Rings when Bella started choking. Luckily for the family, Harrison-Ochs had just hours prior graduated with a health science degree from the Southeastern Career Center, and knew exactly what to do in that situation.
Two UC track stars share Olympic dreams. overcoming past hurdles
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Two former University of Cincinnati women’s track and field teammates hope determination will bounce them back from past hurdles and earn them trips to Paris for the 2024 Olympics. Annette Echikunwoke, a former national champion in the hammer throw, and Loretta Blaut, a former All-American in...
Man found guilty in connection with 2021 rape case, court documents say
CINCINNATI (WXIX) -A man is facing 16 and a half years in prison in connection with a rape case from 2021, according to Hamilton County court documents. Court documents say Spencer Beard, 34, appeared at the Hamilton County Courthouse on Friday, where the jury found him guilty of rape. Beard...
Former Texas F Dillon Mitchell commits to Cincinnati
Former Texas forward Dillon Mitchell has transferred to Cincinnati, according to reports. Mitchell posted a picture of himself in a Bearcats uniform on his Instagram page. Mitchell, a former five-star recruit, was a McDonald's All-American in high school. The 6-foot-8 Mitchell reportedly also considered Auburn and Miami. Last season, Mitchell averaged 9.6 points and 7.4 rebounds in 34 appearances (33 starts). In two seasons with the Longhorns, he had averages of 6.8 points and 5.6 rebounds in 72 games (71 starts). When Texas produced a 74-73 road win at Cincinnati last season, Mitchell had 10 points and four rebounds in 37 minutes. --Field Level Media
'Really heartbreaking': Historic 4th of July parade threatened by new rules, higher costs
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A long-standing Fourth of July tradition is at risk. Northside's annual Fourth of July Parade may look different because of recent safety concerns raised by Cincinnati police. In years past, about 13 police officers worked the parade. But concerns with cars getting into the parade route caused...
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