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Florence Police responded to the incident at a home on Tee Street last Thursday. (Florence, Ky.) - Two people were found dead in an apparent murder/suicide in Florence. Florence Police responded to the 100 block of Tee Street last Thursday around 4:40 p.m. in reference to two unresponsive persons found by a family member.

SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP, Ohio (TCD) -- A mother and father will spend time behind bars in connection with the 2016 death of their 8-year-old adopted son, who died of blunt force trauma to his head. On Thursday, Nov. 30, Hamilton County Prosecutor Melissa Powers announced that a judge sentenced Katherine Snyder...

A man who grew up in the Cincinnati area was among those who died when an Air Force Osprey crashed last week off southwestern Japan. The CV-22 Osprey carrying eight American personnel crashed last Wednesday off Yakushima island during a training mission. Kody Johnson was one of the 8 Americans...

CINCINNATI — 'Tis the season! Houses around Greater Cincinnati and northern Kentucky are getting into the holiday spirit with dazzling light displays. We are making it a mission to show you where to find the best light displays in the area. We'll be adding displays to our list each night leading up to Christmas.

A recent event in Colerain Township, Hamilton County, has highlighted the increasing significance of social media in locating missing individuals. Brady Christiansen, a local teenager, was found safe after a harrowing weekend for his family and fellow residents. Last seen on a Saturday evening near Sheits Road, the community was alerted to Brady's disappearance through a Facebook post by his worried mother, Nancy Jackson. La Salle High School, where Brady studies, further amplified the plea for help by sharing the post. This robust digital response played a pivotal role in Brady's discovery on the following Monday morning, leading to a collective sigh of relief as he was taken to Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center for a health evaluation.

GROESBECK, Ohio — Vehicle fire reported on Colerain Avenue in Colerain Township. Click the video player above to watch other morning headlines from WLWT News 5. This story was curated by Hearst's WLWT Alert Desk. Sharing brings us closer together. If this story happened near you, share this article...

Whether you're thinking about adopting a pet or simply delight in watching cute animals, you'd find a plethora of endearing pets awaiting adoption at animal shelters across and close to cincinnati..

CINCINNATI (WXIX) - More Cincinnati residents will soon be able to “eat mor chikin.”. A new Chick-fil-A restaurant will open on Wednesday in Finneytown. The restaurant is located at 8580 Winton Road and will add around 100 jobs to the area, Chick-fil-A announced. The Finneytown location will be open...

Erica Riddick's home is, in many ways, hidden. She has fought for years to make sure she and her neighbors have access to their homes, continue to get city services, and don't get forgotten.

A Clifton resident recounts a terrifying encounter of being robbed at gunpoint on her own doorstep. The victim urges others to stay vigilant and prioritize safety over possessions. The suspect remains at large, prompting a community-wide alert.

HAMILTON, Ohio – Some Ohio cities are rushing to vote on recreational marijuana restrictions, even as a voter-passed law legalizing it is about to take effect. Fairfield City Council will consider banning recreational marijuana dispensaries within city limits at its meeting on Monday. Hamilton City Council will consider a...

The team said one of the first things it found Monday morning was what experts believe to be a piece of Native American pottery, confirming Native Americans occupied the land.

CINCINNATI — A successful Cincinnati businesswoman is shaken but uninjured after she was carjacked outside of her bank near the Hyde Park Plaza Kroger. “I really had a hard time trying to conceptualize what was happening,” Simone Charles said. “It’s very upsetting.”. Charles pulled into a...

COLERAIN TOWNSHIP, Ohio — A Christmas lights display takes up an entire street corner in Colerain Township. Located on Austin Woods Lane, the Christmas display illuminates the street corner with lights strewn across trees, the front lawn and all over a massive Christmas tree stand. View the display in...

Fort Wright, Kentucky, has issued a traffic notice due to increased congestion during morning rush hours, particularly in the Kyles Lane/Highland Pike area. This congestion is due to commuters and students accessing I-75 and local schools.

CINCINNATI (WXIX) - A 2011 convicted murderer could get a new trial after filing an appeal in the First District Court of Appeals nearly 12 years later. Hamilton County Common Pleas Court Judge Christian Jenkins will be the one to grant or deny a new trial for Tyshawn Barker, 27, on Tuesday morning.

A popular retailer recently opened another new location in Ohio this week. Read on to learn more. On Friday, December 1, 2023, the well-known bookstore chain Barnes & Noble celebrated the grand opening of its newest Ohio location in Cincinnati, according to a store opening announcement posted on the company's corporate website.

Otto John Glissman tragically lost his life on December 19, 1942. (Greendale, Ind.) – Greendale Police will host a memorial service in honor of a fallen officer. Otto John Glissman was struck and killed on December 19, 1942. He was attempting to flag down a driver to warn him that his headlights were not working when he was struck by a 19-year-old driver that was under the influence of alcohol.

CINCINNATI (Cincinnati Business Courier) - A new Lego-themed cafe is now open for business at Newport on the Levee. The Brickery Café and Play is the first Lego-inspired cafe in the United States, according to a news release. It officially opened to the public Friday, Dec. 1. Tri-State native...

Two men face federal charges in recent assaults on the same day of two postal workers during armed robberies of mail and checks in Hamilton County, federal court records show. A federal grand jury indicted Antonio Toombs and Lorenzo Brandon on one count each of conspiracy to commit assault of a postal carrier; conspiracy to commit firearms offense; robbery of mail, money, or other property of the United States and theft of mail keys, according to copies of their indictment.