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Man assaults, threatens to kill woman in NKY leading to hours-long SWAT situation
KENTON COUNTY, Ky. (WKRC) - A man has been arrested after he allegedly assaulted a woman and her held against her will in Kenton County. It happened on Monday at approximately 9:50 a.m. near 82 Dove Street in Elsmere, Kentucky. According to police, the suspect allegedly choked, assaulted, and threatened...
Ohio senior charged with armed robbery may be victim in online scam
FAIRFIELD TOWNSHIP, Ohio - Ohio authorities said a 74-year-old woman charged with armed robbery of a credit union is actually a victim of an online scam who may have been trying to solve her financial problems, according to her relatives. Police in Fairfield Township, north of Cincinnati. said Ann Mayers...
Multiple Greater Cincinnati efforts on several fronts working to avoid child gun tragedies
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - The prosecutor said a woman and her boyfriend will both face charges after a toddler accidentally shot himself. The 2-year-old is recovering at the hospital as of Wednesday night. The boy got ahold of a gun at an apartment in University Heights. The incident has raised more...
Structure fire reported on Carothers Road in Newport
NEWPORT, Ky. — A structure fire has been reported on Carothers Road in Newport. Kenton County emergency crews are responding to the scene. No injuries or damages have been reported at this time. Click the video player above to watch other evening headlines from WLWT News 5. This story...
More verbal and physical assaults reported on Metro buses
The beating of a woman on a bus in Colerain Township highlights an increase in assaults on Metro buses this year as the transit agency takes steps to improve safety for its drivers and passengers. Between Jan. 1 and April 22, there were 29 passenger-on-passenger assaults on the buses, Metro...
Family upset after NKY leaders reverse decision to put guardrail along steep hill
ERLANGER, Ky. (WKRC) - A family in Erlanger wants the city to do something about what they believe is a "steep and dangerous" hillside. They said it wasn't a problem until a month ago when Duke Energy cut down all the trees to keep them out of the power lines. At first, city leaders said they planned to put up a guardrail, but now they say they can't.
Injuries from an assault reported on Vine Street in downtown Cincinnati
CINCINNATI — A report has been made of an assault that occurred on Vine Street in downtown Cincinnati. The assault reportedly resulted in injuries for at least one person. Police and medics have been dispatched to the scene. For live traffic updates, click here. Click the video player above...
Cincinnati woman tackling Flying Pig half marathon 1 year after cancer diagnosis
CINCINNATI — Ariel Bailer has spent the past several months training for the Flying Pig. Not only is she running the half marathon, but also the 5K and the 10K. Not even a year ago, Ariel says there were many days she was too sick to walk or even get out of bed.
Crash with injuries reported on I-75 southbound in Erlanger
ERLANGER, Ky. — A crash with injuries has been reported on I-75 southbound near Donaldson Highway in Erlanger. Severity of injuries has not been confirmed. Traffic delays are expected in the area. Police and medics have been dispatched to the scene. For live traffic updates, click here. Click the...
'You have to speak out': Families fighting for answers after loved ones were killed
CINCINNATI — Survivors of gun violence are speaking out and asking questions, hoping to get answers. This is all through a panel discussion held Wednesday evening called, "The Summit." Most of the people attending the conference lost a loved one to gun violence. This event is being held during...
Crash involving a TANK bus reported on East 8th Street in Covington
COVINGTON, Ky. — A crash involving a TANK bus has been reported on East 8th Street in Covington. Covington police are responding to the scene. No injuries have been reported at this time. For live traffic updates, click here. Click the video player above to watch other headlines from...
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