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Dozens likely out of a job as Greater Cincinnati packaging plant plans to close
ANDERSON TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WKRC) - Manufacturing jobs are headed to Mexico after a company announces it will shut down a plant in Hamilton County. Workers at Mauser Packaging Solutions in Anderson Township were told they're closing down operations at the end of July. A spokeswoman released the following statement. "As...
Storms are back, when they'll have the biggest impact on your day
Rain is back today but it won't be a total washout. Thankfully, the overall impact of rain this morning is minimal but showers and storms are likely around the peak evening drive. Tuesday morning starts with an overcast sky and temperatures in the low 60s. Up till around noon, the...
Cincinnati mother could get prison time after toddler shoots himself
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A University Heights mother could go to prison for allegedly leaving a gun unsecured in reach of her young son. The toddler shot himself in the leg, according to Hamilton County Prosecutor Melissa Powers. Jana Ryce was indicted on one count of child endangering with firearm specifications.
1 taken to hospital after North College Hill shooting
NORTH COLLEGE HILL, Ohio (WXIX) - A shooting is under investigation in North College Hill, police confirmed Monday night. Multiple residents called 911 and reported hearing gunshots shortly after 9 p.m. near the intersection of Simpson Avenue near Dallas Avenue. Witnesses said they heard at least 10 gunshots fired. One...
Police hope water barricades installed in part of Over-the-Rhine will help reduce crime
Water barricades are now in place in an area of Over-the-Rhine in hopes of reducing crime. Cincinnati police installed the water barricades at Green and Republic streets, an area they say is a hot spot for drug deals and crime. Scott Ford, who lives in the neighborhood, says every night,...
Assault resulting with injuries reported on Peete Street in Over-the-Rhine
CINCINNATI — An assault resulting with injuries has been reported on Peete Street in Over-the-Rhine. Severity of injuries has not been reported. Cincinnati Police and medics have been dispatched to the scene. For live traffic updates, click here. Click the video player above to watch afternoon headlines from WLWT...
Lawsuit: Kroger 'recklessly' used assistant managers to fill jobs without paying overtime
Dayton-area Kroger worker Thomas Schell thought his career might take off when he landed a job as an assistant store manager. Instead, he was assigned long hours and menial work ‒ but with no overtime. Now, Schell is one of about 1,500 former Kroger assistant managers that have sued...
Demolition of area bridge set to begin, will be reconstructed by late 2025
CINCINNATI (WKRC) – Demolition of an area bridge that's approximately 100 years old is set to begin on Monday. Plans call for it to be reconstructed by late fall of 2025. The Brighton Approach Bridge was built in the mid-1920s and is showing widespread and significant deterioration to structural support beams and columns. About half of the current bridge is supported by the abandoned Cincinnati subway tunnel.
Money Monday: How families can plan for upcoming summer spending
CINCINNATI — It may be hard to believe but we are almost halfway through 2024. For many families, that means kids are home from school, vacations are coming up and budgets could be stretched. To help make sense of summer spending, WLWT was joined Monday by Ann Davis, the...
1 arrested, 1 hospitalized after shooting in OTR
Over-the-Rhine, Ohio (WKRC) - A man was hospitalized after a shooting Monday. It happened around 1:30 a.m. near Liberty Street and Vine Street in Over-the-Rhine. Authorities said the victim was taken to UC Medical Center. Police arrested Allen Hinton and charged him with felonious assault. Hinton shot the victim in...
Northern Kentucky dentist sentenced to 20 years in prison for patient's overdose death
COVINGTON, Ky. (WKRC) — A Crescent Springs dentist, convicted on federal charges for distributing drugs inappropriately which resulted in the death of a patient, was sentenced Monday to 20 years in prison. Dr. Jay Sadrinia owned the Northern Kentucky Dental Center. From August 4, 2020, to Aug. 26, 2020,...
Man that robbed 3 Cincinnati gas stations in 5 days faces federal charges
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A man charged in a crime spree will now face federal charges. James Lockridge was accused of robbing three gas stations over the course of five days in February. Investigators said he robbed the Marathon on Gilbert Avenue in Walnut Hills twice and the Marathon on Montgomery...
1 hospitalized after motorcycle crash near Great American Ball Park
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A biker was hospitalized after being hit by a car. The motorcycle accident happened on 2nd Street from Walnut to Main Street. Cincinnati Police said the biker was coming straight from the turn lane at high speed when he got hit. He was taken to UC Hospital...
New videos, documents provide insight into crash of Cincinnati Fire Engine 24
CINCINNATI — WLWT uncovered new details about a crash last month involving Cincinnati Fire Engine 24. A Metro bus driver was at the intersection of Glenway Avenue and Rapid Run Road when the fire engine crashed in front of her. According to records released via a public records request, seven cameras on the Metro bus were rolling when the driver crashed.
Cincinnati restaurant group closes suburban taco shop
CINCINNATI (Cincinnati Business Courier) - A Loveland taco and tequila bar has permanently closed its doors. Tahona Kitchen + Bar, located at 115 S. Karl Brown Way, announced May 3 it will not be reopening following its closure for the winter season. Tahona had initially paused operations effective Jan. 20.
Cincinnati weather: Showers, thunderstorms to return this week. See what to expect and when
Another round of spring showers are expected to move through Greater Cincinnati this week. According to the National Weather Service office in Wilmington, dry weather is forecast for Monday. However, there will be a low chance of showers and thunderstorms in far southwest counties later in the afternoon. ...
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