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People report cars damaged after pumping gas at Greater Cincinnati gas station
ANDERSON TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WKRC) – Several people said they pumped bad gas at a local gas station and it costed them hundreds of dollars in repairs. The Hamilton County Auditor said at least four people reported pumping bad gas at the Sunoco Gas Station on Salem and Sutton in Anderson Township. This was over a two-day period.
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...
3rd suspect arrested in deadly Carthage shooting, police say
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - A third suspect is now charged in connection with a deadly shooting that happened in late March in Carthage. Makayla Damico, 21, was arrested on April 19 for the March 30 murder of 37-year-old Jonathan Calhoun, according to a Cincinnati police arrest report. In addition to Damico’s...
Police responding to injury crash on Rapid Run Road in Delhi Township
CINCINNATI — Emergency crews are responding to an injury crash on Rapid Run Road in Delhi Township, according to Delhi Police. The crash was reportedly between an SUV and a motorcycle. The extent of injuries is unknown at this time. Click the video player above to watch other afternoon...
Federal charges filed for man, woman accused of setting Cincinnati grocery store on fire
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Two people are now facing federal charges in connection with conspiracy to damage a grocery store with an incendiary device in the style of a Molotov cocktail, according to United States Attorney Kenneth L. Parker of the Southern District of Ohio. Attorney Parker says that the federal...
Multiple property owners accuse city of Cincinnati of discriminatory housing practices
CINCINNATI — A group of citizens has filed a federal lawsuit against the city of Cincinnati. The residents claim their homes have been unlawfully seized. It's a situation that residents say has been going on for years, and they say they want justice. Vanessa Sparks and several other citizens...
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...
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...
'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...
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...
Victim recalls being attacked by a woman in a wheelchair
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - A woman is asking residents to be careful around downtown Cincinnati after a woman in a wheelchair attacked her. Britany Rauh said she was walking to work on Seventh Street on a recent Sunday. She said she saw the woman approach in the wheelchair but wasn’t concerned.
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. ...
Police identify man killed in early morning Roselawn shooting
Cincinnati police have released the identity of a man killed in a shooting in Roselawn early Wednesday. Officers found 36-year-old Jeremy Wright shot in the 1600 block of Summit Road after responding to a reported shooting just before 3 a.m., police said in a news release. First responders declared Wright dead at the scene. Police say the investigation into Wright's death is ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to call the Cincinnati Police Department's homicide unit at 513-352-3542. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Police identify man killed in early morning Roselawn shooting
7 area high schools rank in Ohio’s top 50: report
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — More than a half-dozen schools around the area have ranked in the top 50 best for Ohio. A report from the U.S. World and News Report shows 941 schools in Ohio were ranked on student state testing scores of English language arts, mathematics, science and social studies. Of the 941, Walnut […]
Heavy police presence reported on Wabash Avenue in Evanston
CINCINNATI — A heavy police presence has been reported on Wabash Avenue in Evanston. Units from the Cincinnati Police and Fire departments are responding to the scene. Click the video player above to watch other headlines from WLWT News 5. This story was curated by Hearst's WLWT Alert Desk.
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...
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