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Pedestrian struck and killed by charter bus in Northern Kentucky
COVINGTON, Ky. (WKRC) - A pedestrian was seriously hurt when he was struck by a charter bus in Covington Thursday. The man was hit at about 9 a.m. at 12th and Scott streets and taken to the hospital. Covington Police confirmed that he later died. They have not released his...
Ohio man sentenced to 11 years in a Missouri prison for meth trafficking
A Cincinnati, Ohio, man was sentenced in federal court for carrying thousands of methamphetamine pills aboard a bus traveling through Kansas City, Mo. Antuan McClendon, 43, was sentenced by U.S. Chief District Judge Beth Phillips to 11 years and three months in federal prison without parole. On Dec. 21, 2023,...
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.
Meet the new Florence chief of police
Not only is Florence’s new police chief a native of the city, but he has also spent his entire career at the department. The city welcomed Jeff Mallery into his new position as police chief earlier this month. Mallery is replacing chief Tom Grau, who is retiring on May 1. Mallery is a 21-year veteran of the department, joining them in 2002; however, Mallery said he wasn’t the kid who dreamed of growing up and becoming a police officer.
Man assaults, threatens to kill woman in NKY leading to hours-long SWAT situation
KENTON COUNTY, Ky. (WKRC) - A man has been arrested after he allegedly assaulted a woman and held her against her will in Kenton County. It happened on Monday at approximately 9:50 a.m. near 82 Dove Street in Elsmere, Kentucky. According to police, the suspect allegedly choked, assaulted, and threatened...
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...
Crash with injuries reported on Reading Road in Reading
CINCINNATI — A crash was reported on Reading Road in Reading. Emergency crews are responding to the scene. Injuries have been reported but have not been confirmed by WLWT at this time. Click the video player above to watch other morning headlines from WLWT News 5. This story was...
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. ...
Survivor of 1988 Carrollton bus crash delivers message to Gallatin County students
CARROLLTON, Ky. — Quinton Higgins drives an unusual bus. Those who get on this one are transported to the past – specifically to May 14, 1988, the day of the Carrollton bus crash. “This has become like a healing journey for me,” Higgins said. The bus is...
Thursday weather planner: Plenty of sunshine, cool temperatures ahead of end-of-week rain
CINCINNATI — Thursday morning, temperatures are starting out in the upper 30s to around 40°. We're going to see a lot of sunshine Thursday, but it will be a little cool for this time of year, with highs near 60° in the afternoon. The Reds play their...
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...
New ER vet hospital in Cincinnati keeps people with their pets
CINCINNATI (WXIX) -A new 24/7 veterinary emergency room opening in Cincinnati allows pet owners to stay with their dogs, cats, birds and other beloved animals through all stages of treatment, including surgery and overnight hospitalization. Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) is holding an 11:30 a.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday at 3702...
Spotted Lanternfly Nymphs Emerge in Southern Ohio-Ashley Kulhanek Amy Stone
The Ohio Department of Agriculture has confirmed first emergence / egg hatch of Spotted Lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) nymphs in Cincinnati today, April 24, 2024. First instar nymphs were collected on young Trees of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima), one of its preferred host plants. Spotted Lanternfly is a non-native, invasive planthopper that...
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