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Teen battling rare disease pushes through to finish 13th Flying Pig Marathon
CINCINNATI — The Flying Pig Marathon is filled with familiar sights, sounds and signs, but few traditions mean more to one family and the city than seeing Diego Ramirez cross the Finish Swine. Ramirez, 19, has Duchenne muscular dystrophy which has over time inhibited his ability to walk. Still...
Just Askin': Cincinnati has hundreds of public stairways. Which one is the longest?
The Enquirer's Just Askin' series aims to answer the questions that no one seems to have an answer for, not even Google. One of Cincinnati's many quirks is our presence of public stairways and alleys. According to the Cincinnati Preservation Association, almost 400 sets of hillside stairways are scattered throughout...
Vehicle fire reported on US-42 in Florence
FLORENCE, Ky. — A vehicle fire has been reported on U.S. Route 42 in Florence. Boone 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...
These racers were top 10 to the 'finish swine' at all 2024 Flying Pig Marathon races
Saturday rain and Sunday heat didn't slow the top finishers of the 2024 Flying Pig Marathon Weekend. Here are the top 10 finishers in all races, from the full marathon to the pet-friendly fur run. Flying Pig Marathon, male. Jason Salyer, 2:26:01. Adam Beucler, 2:26:53. Jack Randall, 2:27:34. Sam Adams,...
Hot & muggy Sunday ahead of an active week of storms
We will see more cloud cover build as temperatures stay mild overnight into Monday. Lows will be into the low 60s, around 61° for Cincinnati. While a majority of the overnight will stay dry, we could see some rain move in by 5 a.m. to 6 a.m. as we move into the morning drive. Unfortunately, it looks like once the rain moves in it will be with us for a majority of the day. So, keep that in mind for the morning commute.
Summer meal programs keep region’s kids fed
This story originally appeared in the May 3, 2024 edition of the LINK Reader. To get stories like this first, subscribe here. Food insecurity remains a challenge facing many Kentucky families with children. We hear about it a lot, especially now that pandemic-era programs have been rolled back. About 625,000...
Cincinnati State students map out Covington cemetery, locate hundreds of graves
COVINGTON, Ky. — Students from a land surveying class unveiled a project mapping out a large northern Kentucky cemetery and charted grave spaces for future reference. They said the project is laying the framework for a database, ensuring people never lose track of where their loved ones are laid to rest.
Masked shooter kills man in Roselawn, victim identified
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - One man was shot and killed in Roselawn on Sunday. It happened on Reading Road near Northwood Drive around 8 p.m. Authorities identified the victim of the shooting as 45-year-old Raheem Brown. Officers are searching for a male suspect who was wearing a mask.
Northern Kentucky Cavalcade of Homes features 10 new homes priced from $300K to over $1M
This year's Cavalcade of Homes home show starts Saturday, featuring 10 new townhomes and single-family homes at locations throughout Northern Kentucky with prices ranging from $300,000 to more than $1 million. The Building Industry Association of Northern Kentucky is producing the show, which will take place from noon to 5...
Crash with injuries reported on Colerain Avenue in Northside
CINCINNATI — A crash was reported on Colerain Avenue in Northside. It was reported at the intersection of Colerain Avenue and Beekman Street. Cincinnati police are responding to the scene. Injuries have been reported but have not been confirmed by WLWT at this time. Click the video player above...
Dayton man sentenced for role in deadly Covington shooting last February
COVINGTON, Ky. — A Dayton man has been sentenced to prison for his role in a deadly shooting in Covington last February. Police said the shooting occurred on Feb. 26, 2023, around 9:30 p.m. at the intersection of 13th Street and Wheeler Street. Officers at the scene located a...
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