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Cincinnati Olympic swimmer Carson Foster celebrated during hometown watch party
MONTGOMERY, Ohio — From Paris to Cincinnati, Carson Foster's name is now added to the list of Greater Cincinnatians to bring home an Olympic medal. The former Sycamore High School Aviator is being celebrated in his hometown. Foster was cheered on during a watch party held at his former...
100 years ago, Cincinnati's DeHart Hubbard became first Black athlete to win Olympic gold
One hundred years ago, DeHart Hubbard of Avondale made history as the first Black athlete to win an individual Olympic gold medal when he won the long jump at the 1924 Olympic Games. Those Games were held in Paris that summer, the same as this year. But the Olympic landscape looked very...
Carson Foster, Sycamore grad, wins bronze in Paris Olympics 400-meter IM
PARIS, FRANCE (CINCINNATI ENQUIRER) -Carson Foster, a Sycamore High School grad who swam for Mason Manta Rays, won a bronze medal Sunday at the Paris Olympics in the men’s 400-meter individual medley, according to our media partners at the Cincinnati Enquirer. France’s Léon Marchand won gold in an Olympic...
World's Longest Yard Sale will soon cut through Cincinnati and beyond
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - The longest yard sale in the world offers vendors from Michigan to Alabama, and Cincinnati will be included in the mix. The 127 Yard Sale is named for the highway it stretches across, Highway 127. It snakes through six states: Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama.
Refinery outage to blame for rising gas prices in Columbus, experts say
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Experts believe a refinery outage in Illinois is to blame for the recent uptick in gas prices, which includes another jump this past week in Columbus. According to GasBuddy’s survey of 500 stations in the Columbus area, the average price of gasoline increased by 10.3...
JumpStart taps 'a village' to grow Northeast Ohio's tech-based companies
Dangling from Franco Kraiselburd’s gloved hand is a white, jello-like patch he believes will revolutionize wound care worldwide. “Imagine this is the next band aid. Do you know what I mean?’’ says an animated Kraiselburd, encouraging visitors to a Case Western Reserve University lab to glove up and touch the moistened patch. “Here's the thing – imagine this integrated into your skin. Right? And it just feels nice.”
These Ohio Cannabis Companies Approved For Adult Retail Sales
COLUMBUS — A group of businesses in Ohio has received the first authorizations to work with recreational marijuana, as the state’s first crop intended for this type of sale has also crossed a milestone. Medical dispensaries and other industry players have been waiting for certificates of operation, the...
Trump team slams ‘absolutely absurd’ attacks on Vance as VP pick takes flak for ‘cat lady’ comments
After Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) caught flak for controversial comments about “childless cat ladies,” former President Donald Trump’s campaign is hitting back with a spirited defense. “The fact of the matter is, it’s been blatantly taken out of context,” Trump campaign advisor Chris LaCivita said during a Brian Kilmeade Show segment that aired on Friday. […]
Proposed Ohio Law could impact Paycor Stadium
Tough timing, if it passes. The Cincinnati Bengals invested over $39 million into Paycor Stadium this offseason after announcing that they plan to do over $100 million in upgrades in the coming years. This year, that included a redone locker room for players, improvements to training facilities and new FieldTurf CORE system for the stadium. The new playing surface looks great, but the team may soon have to remove it altogether. On Tuesday, July 30th, Ohio lawmakers are expected to introduce a bill that would require all professional sports teams in the state to have playing surfaces that are at...
Ohio ranks in Top 5 states for protecting religious liberties, study finds
Faith and religious freedom, and the right to exercise them, remains a deeply-rooted way of life for many Americans. The First Amendment backs up that right. But how significant are religious protections in Ohio? ...
Crews investigate ‘suspicious’ townhouse fire in Cincinnati
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Investigators are looking into the cause of what they say is a “suspicious” fire in a Millvale townhouse. It was reported in the 3200 block of Moosewood Court at 3:38 a.m. Monday. No one was hurt, fire officials say, and the first-floor blaze was knocked...
3 people shot in Over-the-Rhine, now in hospital
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Three people were shot in Over-the-Rhine and are now recovering in the hospital. Police were called to a shooting on Walnut Street near Liberty Street in Over-the-Rhine, but did not see any victims. All three victims had already checked themselves into the hospital with gunshot wounds. The...
Humidity increases today with afternoon storms possible
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Today will be more humid with highs in the upper 80s to near 90. It will feel warmer than that with the heat index in the 90s. Storms and showers will continue this afternoon with some heavy rain and lightning being the main threat. Rain chances end by sunset. Storms are not expected to be severe.
Bryan resident wins $150,000 on Ohio Lottery’s Cash Explosion 25X scratch-off game
Bryan, Ohio – A lucky customer at the Burger Daily Store, has won $150,000 on the Ohio Lottery’s Cash Explosion 25X scratch-off game. The winning ticket was purchased at the store located at 314 S Walnut Street in Bryan, Ohio. A Significant Win. The winner, whose identity remains...
Four downs with Simon Kenton
Roy Lucas won’t remember the 2023 football season for the 5-2 start. No, Simon Kenton’s fourth-year head coach painfully recalled the Pioneers’ last three games in a 5-5 season – regular-season losses to Ryle, Ashland and Fern Creek in the opening round of the Class 6A playoffs by a combined 14 points.
GPA: Hartigan selected for Ohio Student Safety Advisory Council
Oak Harbor High School sophomore Hannah Hartigan has been selected for the Ohio Student Safety Advisory Council (OSSAC), an esteemed group comprising only 16 students statewide. Appointed by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, OSSAC focuses on school safety and student well-being. Hartigan will collaborate with peers to develop strategies for student...
Ready. Set. Shop. Ohio's sales tax holiday begins Tuesday and ends Aug. 8
Ohio's sales tax holiday isn't just for kids anymore. Unlike previous years when shoppers could only shop for things like pencils and paper or clothes valued at less than $100, state lawmakers have expanded the sales tax break that could range from anywhere from 5.75% to as much as nearly 8% depending on...
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