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Cincinnati police are targeting speeding hot spots. Here's where the most tickets are written.
CINCINNATI — Ticketing speeders on certain Cincinnati streets: It's part of a new police strategy that's paying off, at least when it comes to safety. Ideally, police would like it if everyone drove the speed limit. But that's not happening on notoriously fast roads like Glenway Avenue in Westwood.
Police: Man dies after being struck by charter bus in Covington
COVINGTON, Ky. — Covington police are investigating after a man was struck and killed by a bus Thursday. Officers were dispatched to the area of 12th and Scott Streets for reports of a pedestrian struck by a bus at 8:59 a.m. A man was riding a bicycle when he...
Stabbing reported on Westwood Northern Boulevard in East Westwood
CINCINNATI — A stabbing was reported on Westwood Northern Boulevard in East Westwood. Cincinnati police are responding to the scene. For live traffic updates, click here. Click the video player above to watch other headlines from WLWT News 5. This story was curated by Hearst's WLWT Alert Desk. Sharing...
Spotted lanternflies confirmed in Cincinnati. How to identify, report the invasive species
An invasive, destructive pest has been found again in Cincinnati. The Ohio Department of Agriculture confirmed on Wednesday that spotted lanternfly nymphs have begun to emerge in the Cincinnati area this week. ...
'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 with injuries reported on Reading Road in Reading
CINCINNATI — A crash was reported on Reading Road in Reading. Emergency crews are responding to the scene. Injuries have been reported but have not been confirmed by WLWT at this time. For live traffic updates, click here. Click the video player above to watch other morning headlines from...
Assault with injuries reported on Walnut Street in downtown Cincinnati
CINCINNATI — An assault with injuries has been reported on Walnut Street in downtown Cincinnati. Units from the Cincinnati Police and Fire departments are responding to the scene. The extent of injuries has not been reported at this time. Click the video player above to watch other evening headlines...
Police: Victim robbed while delivering food in Winton Hills; Search for suspects underway
CINCINNATI — Police are investigating after they said a food delivery turned into a violent robbery in Winton Hills last week. Surveillance video captured a portion of the incident. This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you...
'Means so much': Cincinnati neighborhood gets first full-service grocery store in decades
AVONDALE, Ohio (WKRC) - The newly renovated and expanded Avondale Town Center includes a new grocery store. It's the first full-service access to fresh meat and produce in the neighborhood in two decades. The cornerstone store of the $45 million renovation project is a major step forward in the city's...
74-year-old Ohio woman charged in armed robbery of credit union was victim of a scam, family says
CINCINNATI — A 74-year-old woman charged in the armed robbery of an Ohio credit union last week is a victim of an online scam who may have been trying to solve her financial problems, according to her relatives. Ann Mayers, who had no previous run-ins with the law, faces...
Ohio man sentenced to 11 years in a Missouri prison for meth trafficking
A Cincinnati, Ohio, man was sentenced in federal court for carrying thousands of methamphetamine pills aboard a bus traveling through Kansas City, Mo. Antuan McClendon, 43, was sentenced by U.S. Chief District Judge Beth Phillips to 11 years and three months in federal prison without parole. On Dec. 21, 2023,...
New ER vet hospital in Cincinnati keeps people with their pets
CINCINNATI (WXIX) -A new 24/7 veterinary emergency room opening in Cincinnati allows pet owners to stay with their dogs, cats, birds and other beloved animals through all stages of treatment, including surgery and overnight hospitalization. Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) is holding an 11:30 a.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday at 3702...
Court docs: Stove catches fire after mother left young children home alone in OTR
CINCINNATI — A mother is facing charges after police say she left her young children unattended at home. According to court records, the stove caught on fire while she was gone. "There's a fire alarm going off. No smoke or flames seen. Kids were seen coming out," a dispatcher...
Report of shots fired on Burnet Avenue in Avondale
CINCINNATI — Shots have reportedly been fired on Burnet Avenue in Avondale. Units from the Cincinnati Police Department are responding to the scene. No injuries have been reported at this time. Click the video player above to watch other headlines from WLWT News 5. This story was curated by...
Man accused of shooting woman multiple times deemed competent to stand trial
UNION TOWNSHIP, Ohio — A man accused of shooting a woman multiple times in Union Township has been ruled competent to stand trial. A judge announced the results of an evaluation by a psychiatrist in court Thursday morning. The incident happened in February when officials say the Union Township...
Check out this year's Summerfair Cincinnati commemorative poster
Summerfair Cincinnati will be held at Coney Island Friday, May 31, through Sunday, June 2. So that means it's about time to reveal this year's poster. Check it out in all its colorful glory!. There will be a special poster-release celebration on Thursday, April 25, from 6-8 p.m. at HighGrain...
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