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Fight to increase Ohio minimum wage will continue into 2025
TOLEDO, Ohio — A $15 minimum wage could be coming to Ohio. There are currently two minimum wages in the state. The sub-minimum wage for tipped workers is $5.25. The broader minimum wage is $10.45. Efforts to get a wage increase on the 2024 ballot failed. One Fair Wage,...
Ohio lawmakers discuss options for property tax relief
COLUMBUS, Ohio — After property reappraisals were sent to homeowners across the state, some Ohioans are voicing concern over the impacts to their property taxes. State law requires Ohio counties to reappraise property values every six years. The counties are on a rotation, and in 2024, 18 counties -- including Cuyahoga -- were on the docket.
DNC chair fires back at Nate Silver over Ohio ballot deadline
Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Jaime Harrison fired back at pollster Nate Silver online Tuesday over the Ohio ballot deadline. In a post on the social platform X, Silver posted an excerpt of a New York Times article quoting Harrison saying the DNC wants to push President Biden’s official nomination forward to avoid legal challenges…
Transparent noise-screening panel installed in Covington
COVINGTON, Ky. (KT) – Kentucky’s first transparent noise-screening panel has been installed as part of a pilot project along Crescent Avenue in Covington to evaluate its effectiveness while preserving scenic views. The project, overseen by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), began in November 2023 and is located just...
Making Christmas dreams come true: St. Vincent de Paul NKY hosts annual Christmas in July
ERLANGER, Ky. (WKRC) - It's Christmas in July all month long at St. Vincent de Paul NKY so the organization can help be Santa Claus to Northern Kentucky kids. This month, you can shop the store and round-up to support the Vincent's Angels program, or donate a toy to any SVdPNKY store.
Kentucky couple involved in Hawaii helicopter crash that left 1 dead, 2 missing
Officials called off a search for two missing people in a helicopter crash involving a Union, Ky. couple in Hawaii, according to a United States Coast Guard press release. The couple, 60-year-old James Quintua and 53-year-old Amy Nichole Ruark Quintua, were passengers on a helicopter that crashed with the pilot on board. The crash happened Thursday a quarter mile off the Na Pali Coast in Kauai, Hawaii, according to the Coast Guard.
Pedestrian reportedly struck by car on Frontage Road in Richwood
WALTON, Ky. — A pedestrian has reportedly been struck by a vehicle on Frontage Road in Richwood. Boone County emergency crews are responding to the scene. The extent of any injuries is unknown at this time. For live traffic updates, click here. Click the video player above to watch...
Lawsuit accuses Blue Ash police of employing quotas for law enforcement
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - After a lawsuit against an officer brought up accusations of traffic stop quotas, public officials spoke out against the use of quotas for law enforcement. Ashley Wilson said she was delivering DoorDash orders when she was pulled over by Officer Chady Chahine. He confiscated what was later confirmed to be prescription drugs. Despite that, Chahine pressed felony drug charges five months after the traffic stop.
Armed robbery reported on Main Street in Downtown Cincinnati
CINCINNATI — An armed robbery was reported on Main Street in Downtown Cincinnati Wednesday morning. A person reportedly had their phone stolen outside of the Hamilton County Courthouse around 11:30 a.m. Cincinnati police are responding to the scene. No injuries have been reported at this time. Click the video...
What Brandon Aiyuk's trade request could mean for Tee Higgins, Bengals
Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk officially requested a trade away from the San Francisco 49ers, following in the footsteps of Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins, who did the same thing earlier this offseason. Unhappiness with the lack of a long-term contract led both players to their respective requests. Aiyuk's request...
Disability Pride Event: Nothing About Us Without Us
Where? Deer Park Branch Library 4020 E Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45236. Join the Cincinnati Public Library and Independence Alliance for a day of education, celebration, and community. They will have community resource tables, self-advocacy training, small break-out sessions, and an open-mic opportunity. Art Beyond Boundaries, an Independence Alliance program, will be displaying art pieces event space.
'Amazing': Cincinnati Reds' Elly De La Cruz checked every All-Star box but the obvious one
ARLINGTON, Texas – Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz packed everything he’d hoped to do at his first All-Star week into the two days he spent in Texas, including meeting boyhood idol Derek Jeter on Monday and getting a hit during the game Tuesday. Everything except the most obvious and predictable thing. ...
Comar named UC men's basketball's Chief of Staff
David Cohen, University of Cincinnati Director / Strategic Brand Engagement, gobearcats.com. University of Cincinnati men's basketball head coach Wes Miller has announced that veteran coach and administrator Bill Comar has been hired as the program's Chief of Staff. "Bill Comar is a tremendous addition to our program," Miller said. "He...
2 injured in 3-vehicle West Price Hill crash
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Two people were taken to the hospital following a crash that involved three vehicles. Authorities responded to a crash at the intersection of West 8th Street and Rosemont Avenue in West Price Hill on Tuesday night. Two individuals were taken to UC Medical Center, one with serious...
Coach Unedited: FCC’s Got 99 Problems, so Solve Them
Highlights from this week’s show. In this uncut and unedited version of Talking Tactics, Coach Gough rails on the myriad of problems that FC Cincinnati displayed in their 3-1 loss at home to Charlotte FC. What was the deal with the midfield? Was the defense bad, or did they just have bad luck?
Graeter’s celebrates 154th birthday with special offer
CINCINNATI — Graeter’s Ice Cream is celebrating its 154th anniversary and the shop has a special gift for its customers. From July 15-July 21, — Graeter’s birthday week — the shop will give customers a discount on ice cream. Visitors can enjoy a single dip...
Former Cincy pitcher offers fascinating comp for Reds' first round pick Chase Burns
The Cincinnati Reds provided the first surprise of the 2024 MLB Draft this past Sunday when they selected pitcher Chase Burns out of Wake Forest with the second overall pick. While very few mock drafts had the Reds taking the flamethrower, a former Cincinnati All-Star pitcher predicted the selection hours before the pick.
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