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Kentucky Gov. Beshear announces launch of statewide glass recycling program
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WBKO) - Governor Andy Beshear has announced the launch of Kentucky’s first dedicated glass recycling program. Governor Beshear joined local officials and leaders in Louisville Wednesday to announce the launch of the program, according to a news release. Figures in attendance included leaders from project collaborators O-I Glass Inc., Workwell Industries and multiple Kentucky distilleries.
Soccer Game Recap: Georgetown Triumphs
Georgetown and Felicity-Franklin combined for 17 shots on goal on Tuesday, which explains the impressive six total goals scored. The Georgetown G-Men never let the Felicity-Franklin Cardinals onto the board and left with a 6-0 victory. It was an even better day for Austin Miles as he scored three goals for his team.
It wasn't a tornado that hit NKY; here's an explanation of what caused the damage
CAMPBELL COUNTY, Ky. (WKRC) - The National Weather Service (NWS) investigated storm damage in Campbell County Thursday but determined it was not caused by a tornado. The county's Office of Emergency Management said trees fell on several homes on Backus Drive in the Alexandria area but no one was hurt.
Schwan’s plant in Florence evacuated due to ammonia leak
FLORENCE, Ky. (WXIX) - Emergency crews are on the scene of an ammonia leak in Boone County. Boone County Sheriff’s deputies say they first got a call around 10 a.m. about a leak at Schwan’s on Empire Drive in Florence. County emergency crews, Florence firefighters and hazmat teams...
All lanes open on I-275 following earlier crash
MULBERRY, Ohio — UPDATE: The scene of the crash has cleared, and all traffic is moving at a normal rate. Traffic is partially blocked on Interstate 275 eastbound in Miami Township, following a crash Thursday afternoon. Ohio Department of Transportation cameras show multiple emergency crews responding to the scene,...
Xavier lands 1st Class of 2025 commit in Nyk Lewis, No. 1 player in Washington, D.C.
After collecting a transfer portal class that is ranked No. 37 in the nation that will hopefully turn Xavier back into a Big East contender, the Musketeers have shifted their off-court focus to the recruiting trail. On Thursday, Xavier landed its first commitment from the Class of 2025 in Nyk Lewis, who...
Second suspect arrested for alleged Greater Cincinnati mall theft
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Authorities said they've caught up with another suspect in a bold theft at a local shopping center. Dayton police and U.S. Marshals arrested Jhon'Nae Smith after a traffic stop on Thursday. She's one of two women accused of grabbing $2,000 worth of clothes from Dick's Sporting Goods...
2 Columbus elephants are expecting and the dad is Cincinnati Zoo's Sabu
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Two elephants in Columbus are expecting babies and the father is Cincinnati Zoo's bull elephant Sabu. Sabu had spent two years at the Columbus Zoo with three breeding-age female Asian elephants trying to produce calves. He returned to the Cincinnati Zoo in June. He was sent to...
Cincinnati man trying to help others cope with tragic losses through new book
CINCINNATI — A Cincinnati man is trying to help others cope with tragic losses in their life. Albert Stanley Jackson is doing it with a book to help others like him as they fight grief and depression. On Thursday, WLWT was joined by Albert, who talked about the heartbreaking...
ATF offering new reward to help recover nearly 100 stolen guns across region
CINCINNATI — Nearly 100 stolen guns are on the streets of Greater Cincinnati and now, federal investigators are getting involved before an innocent person could get hurt. It all stems from a rash of gun shop break-ins that have taken place in the last couple of weeks. Police and...
The benefits of doing nothing and just being
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - New research shows many of us may benefit from doing nothing at certain times of the day. There is new evidence that just being is really good for your health but most of us struggle with this concept due to what's called performance guilt. You won't find...
Overdose Awareness Day event for friends and family left behind by addiction
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Aug. 31 is Overdose Awareness Day and those who've struggled with addiction say it's important to stop the stigma. When you talk to people in recovery they often say that the first step is asking for help but stigma often gets in the way. "For instance, when...
Xavier University Receives National Accreditation for Physician Assistant Program
Xavier University of Louisiana has achieved national accreditation from the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant for its Physician Assistant Program. Its partnership with Ochsner Health made the accreditation process, which began in 2019, possible. Since its inception, the PA program has graduated 108 students, with approximately...
MTV star Johnny Bananas tours Cincinnati, takes photo of Joe Burrow
Reality TV fans: You're going to go bananas when you find out who visited Greater Cincinnati this week. Johnny "Bananas" Devenanzio, an MTV reality star-turned-television host, is on a tour of the Queen City, according to several videos he posted to his Instagram Story Wednesday. According to his posts, Devenanzio took a trip...
Buzz surrounding drones for Western & Southern / WEBN Fireworks
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - The Western & Southern / WEBN Fireworks are Sunday night on the banks of the Ohio River. This year's show will feature a new display you've never seen before. Rozzi's Famous Fireworks are known for their big displays locally and abroad. But they're not ones to rest...
This year's Western Southern/WEBN Fireworks to 'pass the torch' to Bengals
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Only three more sleeps until one of the Tri-State's biggest events. The Western Southern/WEBN Fireworks get started Sunday 9 p.m. iHeart radio's DJ Hodge talks about the planning, the tie to the Bengals and the drone show and how the soundtrack has more songs than ever before.
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