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NKY city prepares for potential medical marijuana dispensaries ahead of upcoming vote
INDEPENDENCE, Ky. (WKRC) - The Independence City Council wants to be ready just in case voters want medicinal marijuana to be available in the city. The council is putting together a zoning plan for where dispensaries could be in the city. Originally, Kenton County's Fiscal Court passed a moratorium on...
Boone County approves commercial development near Richwood Road
The Boone County Planning Commission approved a concept development plan and several variances that will pave the way for a new commercial development near Richwood Road. The request was made on behalf of Richwood Development LLC, a holding company owned by Boone County resident Milanben Patel, to allow for the development of an approximately 28,000-square-foot commercial complex with five buildings. The vote took place at a regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, July 3.
Scene of crash cleared on Hamilton-Warren county line
MONTGOMERY, Ohio — UPDATE: The scene of the crash has cleared and all traffic is moving at a normal rate. Southbound Interstate 71 near the Hamilton-Warren county line is partially blocked following a crash with injuries Friday evening. Ohio Department of Transportation cameras show multiple emergency vehicles responding to...
NKY Health Dept. offers free naloxone, training in response to Boone County overdose alert
The Northern Kentucky Health Department is distributing free naloxone spray as well as other harm-reduction supplies and offering free training on Friday, July 5 from 2 to 4 p.m. in response to the recently issued overdose alert in Boone County. The alert was issued earlier this week after 17 nonfatal...
Downed wires reported on U.S. 50 in Whitewater Township
WHITEWATER TOWNSHIP, Ohio — Downed wires have been reported on U.S. Route 50 in Whitewater Township. Hamilton County emergency crews are responding to the scene, near the intersection with Hamilton Cleves Road. A tree has reportedly fallen on the wires. No damages or injuries have been reported at this...
Colorful mural dedicated at Findlay Garage
Hamilton County Commissioners, ArtWorks Cincinnati and Findlay Market residents and store owners on June 20 celebrated the new Findlay Garage mural, “Nourishing Our Community, Findlay Market.” at 1810 Logan St. With a design by Greta McLain from Minneapolis, Minnesota, community input and support, plus the work of 10...
'Regional tourist attraction': New $12M riverfront park slated for Hamilton County
NORTH BEND, Ohio – One of Greater Cincinnati’s smallest villages is planning a big upgrade: A new riverfront park. The village of North Bend in western Hamilton County has big plans for what it's calling William Henry Harrison Park – to be located across the street from the ninth president's tomb and...
Injuries from an assault reported on Flanigan Court in Mt. Airy
CINCINNATI — An assault resulting in injuries has been reported on Flanigan Court in Mt. Airy. The severity of injuries has not been confirmed. Cincinnati police and medical responders have been dispatched to the scene. For live traffic updates, click here. Click the video player above to watch morning...
Dry and pleasant this weekend
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Today will be picture perfect with cooler and drier air. That means lower humidity and temperatures near normal for this time of year (normal high is 86). If you are going to the Reds or FC Cincinnati game you will have great weather with no threat for rain.
College golfer’s busy month of June ends with victory in championship match of Cincinnati Met tournament
After shooting 6-over par in two qualifying rounds, Chris Harpum of Union was starting to think he wouldn’t last long in match play during the Cincinnati Metropolitan Amateur Championship last week at Maketewah Country Club.
Shane Profitt concert among highlights of Friday's activities at Festival of the Bells
After rain during parts of the day Friday, July 5 the skies cleared and the weather cooled to 79 degrees for another beautiful evening at the Festival of the Bells at Crossroads Park in Hillsboro, which included a concert by country artist Shane Profitt. Profitt opened his show by telling...
Madisonville man forced out of house due to storm damage
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - A Madisonville man was forced out of his home on Friday after a lightning strike sent a tree falling into his house. Kenneth Laibson said his house was probably the only one in the neighborhood to suffer damage from an early morning storm. “I’ve lived here 11...
UC volleyball star back at Olympics, aiming for second gold medal
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Former University of Cincinnati women’s volleyball star Jordan Thompson is back for more gold. Thompson was part of Team USA’s first gold medal-winning indoor volleyball team in team in Tokyo. Three years later, she’s preparing for Paris and another chance at proving she’s the best in the world.
FOOTBALL 2024: The Mason Comets’ schedule with series information for all opponents
MASON — Mason High School’s football team will face the same slate of opponents for the third straight season in 2024. The Comets were 7-6 last year, pushing Brian Castner’s coaching record to 91-62 in 14 seasons at the helm. There have only been three losing records in the Castner era.
Family members remember young father shot to death in College Hill last month
CINCINNATI — A young father shot and killed in College Hill last month could soon get justice. The man charged with his murder is going before a judge on Monday. Thirty-year-old Demarko Page was spending time with his sibling when they say someone showed up at a family member's home and fired 11 rounds at the young father.
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