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Dry and warm today with storms possible Tuesday
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Today will be sunny and dry with highs in the low 80s. We will have pleasant and dry weather today with rain moving in overnight. Showers and thunderstorms will be possible Tuesday morning and remain scattered much of the day. Temperatures will be in the low 70s both Tuesday and Wednesday. We do not expect severe weather at this time.
Weekly weather planner: Rain to return, bookended by sunshine and near 80 degrees
CINCINNATI — If you didn't have time over the weekend to work in the yard or mow the grass, try and get that done Monday because rounds of rain and storms are back starting after sunset. Monday is a continuation of the gorgeous weather we enjoyed on Mother's Day....
Crash with injuries reported on State Route 32 westbound in Batavia
BATAVIA TOWNSHIP, Ohio — A crash with injuries has been reported on State Route 32 near Bauer Road in Batavia Township. Severity of injuries has not been confirmed. Fire and EMS responders have been dispatched to the scene. For live traffic updates, click here. Click the video player above...
Water main break sends water shooting into the air in the West End
WEST END, Ohio (WKRC) - A water main burst at the intersection of 14th Street and Central Parkway. The water erupted several feet into the air near TQL Stadium. The city shut the water off within 30 minutes of the break.
Water barricades installed in OTR with hope of reducing crime
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - 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 says every night, upwards of...
Cincinnati Public Schools unions take votes of no confidence, superintendent responds
All six unions that contract with Cincinnati Public Schools have made votes of no confidence in Superintendent Iranetta Wright. The superintendent has created a culture of fear and intimidation, union leaders said Monday, while adding to administrative bloat, mismanaging the district's budget, micromanaging workers and violating union contracts. The unions are calling for her resignation.
High school students can work out for free at Planet Fitness this summer
CINCINNATI (WKRC) — High school students can work out for free at Planet Fitness this summer. The fitness club has brought back its High School Summer Pass. Students between the ages of 14-19 can work out for free all summer long at one of the 2,500-plus locations. Planet Fitness...
Cincinnati auto dealers join law enforcement to promote 'Click It or Ticket' campaign
CINCINNATI — Ahead of the Memorial Day holiday, Cincinnati auto dealers and Ohio law enforcement came together with high school students on Monday to promote safe driving. The groups gathered at Jake Sweeney Chevrolet on W Kemper Road to promote the 2024 "Click It or Ticket" campaign. For the...
Cincinnati may be treated to 'widespread' display of northern lights Sunday. What to know
The northern lights may grace the Cincinnati region again Sunday night. Overnight Friday and Saturday, Ohioans had a rare chance to see the aurora borealis right from their doorsteps due to a strong solar storm, which brought views of the celestial pink and green northern lights to many portions of the U.S. Sunday night's...
2 people hospitalized after shooting in Avondale, police say
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Two people are hospitalized after a shooting took place in Avondale early Sunday morning, according to Cincinnati police. Police were called to Eden Avenue at 1:15 a.m. after gunshots were fired into a car, injuring two occupants who were then taken to UC Medical Center. Both victims...
Connected Communities plan doesn't do enough to close affordable housing gap | Opinion
Affordable Housing Advocates, a nonprofit coalition of housing providers, advocates and consumers, supports Cincinnati’s Connected Communities goal to reduce barriers to multifamily housing development and to increase housing options around neighborhood business districts and major transportation corridors. While these transit and density focused changes are useful to promote housing...
It's time to start taking Cincinnati Futures Commission's report seriously | Opinion
It’s time to be honest about the role taxes play in funding essential local services such as public safety. It’s also time to recognize that strong, vibrant cities drive regional growth and support Ohio’s statewide economic success. However, a recent opinion column by the Buckeye Institute criticized...
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