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$1 million prize won from scratch-off ticket sold in a Cincinnati gas station
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Luck is in the air, Cincinnati! A $1 million prize was claimed from a $50 Ohio Lottery scratch-off ticket. The winner, whose identity has not been disclosed, decided to take $500,000 cash over the incremental annuity payments (which, according to the scratch-off's website, would be $40,000 a year for 25 years). After taxes, the winner brought home $360,000.
Music legend Roger Troutman honored by his hometown of Hamilton
Because of Roger Troutman’s influence in American music, Hamilton renamed his boyhood street in his honor. “In the book of history about Hamilton, Ohio, there’s a chapter obviously on music legends, and definitely Roger Troutman has a prominent place in that chapter in Hamilton history about music legends,” said Mayor Pat Moeller ahead of recognizing Troutman and reading his long list of accomplishments.
'More than just a food:' Gotta get to Goettafest this weekend
Glier’s Goettafest is back this weekend with more live entertainment and goetta options than ever before. Now in its 23rd year, the festival celebrates Cincinnati’s heritage and love for goetta. "Goetta is more than just a food - it's a part of our heritage in Cincinnati and this...
The 15 biggest concerts in (or near) Cincinnati this August
August is typically our hottest summer month here in Cincinnati, but don't let the soaring temperatures keep you from seeing some of the summer's hottest acts and music festivals. We've scoured the concert calendar for shows providing a lot of entertainment for your hard-earned dollar. And hey, if you're rolling in dough, there are also some sold-out shows listed here, too – where the only tickets available are via the resale market. (There's always a way...
Mechanical bull, hundreds of other items from Bobby Mackey's to be auctioned
WILDER, Ky. (WKRC) - Bobby Mackey is cleaning house with the big move of his club. The reportedly haunted honkey tonk moved temporarily to Florence. The Wilder location will be demolished and rebuilt. Before that happens, hundreds of items will be auctioned off, including El Torro, the mechanical bull which...
Black Music Walk of Fame celebrates one year
CINCINNATI — It’s been one year since the Black Music Walk of Fame opened up in Cincinnati. The idea came to Hamilton County Commission president Alicia Reece, and it was several years in the making. What You Need To Know. The Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame is...
Queen City Murder Mystery Company to present ‘Murder at the Rosebud Motel’ at Basil 1791
Queen City Murder Mystery Company will return to Basil 1791 in August for the premiere of a new murder mystery show, “Murder at the Rosebud Motel: a Schitt’s Creek Murder Mystery Hamilton!”. The new, original parody produced by Queen City Murder Mystery Company will feature everyone’s favorite formerly...
In PA, residents can only order 8 cans of beer from an out-of-state brewer yearly - so Urban Artifact is suing
CINCINNATI — Urban Artifact has filed a lawsuit against agencies in Pennsylvania over "discriminatory laws" that severely restrict the amount of beer the brewer can sell to Pennsylvania residents. According to the lawsuit, there are no restrictions in place on in-state brewers operating withing Pennsylvania; however, out of state...
Local street renamed for the music legend who was raised on it
HAMILTON, Ohio (WKRC) - A local music legend is being honored on the street where he was raised. The city of Hamilton unveiled their new street sign on the street formerly called Washington Street. Now, it's called Roger Troutman Street. Troutman was best known as the frontman of the band...
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