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Riverbend's star-studded 2024 summer concert calendar (so far)
From Styx to Creed and Meghan Trainor to Luke Bryan, Riverbend Music Center is set to host some of the biggest artists coming through Cincinnati this summer. It's an impressive lineup that promises something for every kind of music-lover. Check out the most up-to-date schedule below to see if your favorite artists will be taking the stage at Riverbend soon.
Man found guilty in connection with 2021 rape case, court documents say
CINCINNATI (WXIX) -A man is facing 16 and a half years in prison in connection with a rape case from 2021, according to Hamilton County court documents. Court documents say Spencer Beard, 34, appeared at the Hamilton County Courthouse on Friday, where the jury found him guilty of rape. Beard...
Weather Impact Day: Steady rain, few storms expected Friday
CINCINNATI — Yes, rain is back. But, by the time we get to Saturday and Sunday the rain threat will be fading away. Rain is expected through the morning and into the middle of the afternoon. By the evening there will be more extended dry time, but a few...
Cincinnati's Connected Communities passes hurdle, opponents say major changes needed
CINCINNATI (WKRC)- As rents continue to rise in Cincinnati, housing advocates may have just scored a major victory in the hopes of creating more affordable housing in the city. However, the Connected Communities proposal that passed the Cincinnati Planning Commission on Friday has plenty of opponents who said they'll continue...
Woman charged after crashing vehicle into Covington home, police report says
COVINGTON, Ky. (WXIX) - A woman is facing charges after crashing a vehicle into a Covington home on Wednesday night, barely missing the residents. Carol Hungler, 70, is accused of operating a vehicle under the influence and driving into a home at the intersection of Clover Drive and KY-16 around 8 p.m.
Shooting under investigation in Avondale
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Cincinnati police say they are investigating an early morning shooting in Avondale. A victim was found with a gunshot wound to his leg in the 3500 block of Reading Road around 3:15 a.m. Friday. He was taken to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.
Who's playing during the Taste of Cincinnati
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - The Taste of Cincinnati isn't only about food. There's also a lot of entertainment. There are five stages throughout the event. “What goes better with fabulous cuisine than amazing entertainment as a start to summer? The performers providing the sounds to Taste of Cincinnati this year shouldn't be missed! They will help create a fun, community atmosphere for this regional event that celebrates everything that’s wonderful about the food and culture of Southwest Ohio. We encourage visitors to spend more than one day at the festival to experience as much as possible,” said Cincinnati Chamber Vice President of Events and Experiences Chelsea York.
Dry and warm today, downpours arrive Friday
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Clouds will slowly increase this afternoon with temperatures rising into the upper 70s and low 80s. Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms move in late Thursday night into Friday morning as a complex storm system enters the region. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will be in the tri-state all day Friday with seasonable temperatures in the afternoon in the mid 70s after a morning start in the low 60s.
'Really heartbreaking': Historic 4th of July parade threatened by new rules, higher costs
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A long-standing Fourth of July tradition is at risk. Northside's annual Fourth of July Parade may look different because of recent safety concerns raised by Cincinnati police. In years past, about 13 police officers worked the parade. But concerns with cars getting into the parade route caused...
COVID-19 fraud conviction rate is 100%, IRS says
CINCINNATI — Even though the pandemic ended, the Internal Revenue Service says it is still seeing fraudulent tax returns. The employee retention credit was one of many CARES Act pandemic assistance programs aimed at keeping workers. The IRS office out of Cincinnati says one of the most common types...
Man who attacked Asian American UC student sentenced to time served
A man who yelled racial slurs and attacked an Asian American near the University of Cincinnati in 2021 was released from jail Thursday after spending more than 18 months detained. Darrin Johnson, 27, was sentenced to time served in federal court in Cincinnati on a federal hate crime charge as...
On & Off Rain Friday
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Rain chances continue Friday morning, standing water, few downpours, but severe risk low Friday. While rain chances remain early Saturday, drier air moves in Saturday afternoon and Sunday with summer-like temperatures as we break into the low 80s. Next week starts off dry, humid and warm but...
AM dense fog gives way to sunshine and a stray shower this afternoon…How warm will it be this weekend?
***DENSE FOG ADVISORY UNTIL 10 AM FOR LOGAN, DARKE, SHELBY, MIAMI, CLARK, CHAMPAIGN, PREBLE, MONTGOMERY, GREENE, BUTLER, WARREN, AND CLINTON, PLUS WAYNE COUNTY IN INDIANA***. Dense fog is the main concern this morning. Typically within the fog, there may be some areas of drizzle. Once the fog dissipates we will see sunshine and clouds this afternoon along with warmer temperatures. There is a low chance of a shower or storm this afternoon or evening. Most areas stay dry.
Two UC track stars share Olympic dreams. overcoming past hurdles
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Two former University of Cincinnati women’s track and field teammates hope determination will bounce them back from past hurdles and earn them trips to Paris for the 2024 Olympics. Annette Echikunwoke, a former national champion in the hammer throw, and Loretta Blaut, a former All-American in...
Cincinnati man gets 20 years in prison following fentanyl death
COVINGTON, Ky. (WXIX) - A Cincinnati man was sentenced to 20 years in prison after he was found guilty by the Eastern Kentucky District Court of distributing fentanyl resulting in death. Dominic Jackson, 31, was sentenced on Thursday. He had previously pleaded guilty in federal court. According to his plea...
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