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'This bill eliminates it': Ohio looks to ban 'police quota' practices across the state
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - People have heard the story all around, that as it gets to the end of the month, cops are out and waiting to write more tickets. Even with departments across the state denying that officers have to meet a quota, it hasn't stopped the debate. But a group of lawmakers in Columbus are looking to ban the practice across the state.
Tee time: Northern Kentucky city hosts its first-ever mini golf tournament
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Florence will host its first-ever mini golf tournament this summer. It will be held at the World of Golf on Saturday, June 22, from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Following the tournament, there will be live music beginning at 7 p.m. Prizes will be awarded to the...
Alkaline Trio announces US tour supporting ‘Blood, Hair, and Eyeballs’ tour
Alkaline Trio has announced a U.S. tour supporting their new album, Blood, Hair, and Eyeballs. The headlining run begins Sept. 11 in San Antonio, Texas, and will wrap up Sept. 29 in Newport, Kentucky. Presales are open now; tickets go on sale to the general public Thursday. For the full...
Senior scams and how to spot them
It seems like every few weeks, local police departments and other institutions put out alerts about scammers trying to make off with people’s money or information, often using manipulative tactics to convince them to give it up willingly. What’s more, many of these alerts warn against scammers contacting people...
Cincinnati Zoo Elephants Get First Peek at New Habitat in Adorable Video
Yesterday, the small herd of elephants at the Cincinnati zoo got their first peek at their massive new enclosure, Elephant Trek, which will be open next fall. The five-acre exhibit will include plenty of space for the elephants to roam, as well as water features and other amenities, all in a ...Continue reading
MLB Fan Got Tased After Running Onto The Field Last Night
Stop us if you've heard this one before - you probably haven't so just go ahead and keep reading. An unidentified fan attending Tuesday night's game between the Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland Guardians decided it would be a good idea to storm the field. Instead of getting a warm welcome from the ...
Teen injured in Avondale drive-by shooting, police say
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - A 15-year-old boy was injured in a drive-by shooting in Avondale on Tuesday. Passengers in a vehicle fired at a group of teens in the 600 block of Prospect Place, near South Avondale Elementary School at around 8 p.m. Two friends of the victim returned fire at...
Former local football coach with high school, college and pro ties passes away
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - It is rare for someone to serve as a head football coach at the high school, college and NFL levels in the same market, but that is exactly what Homer Rice did, and he passed away on Monday. Rice, 97, served as head coach at Highlands High...
Newport Man Arrested in Monroe County Following Alleged Carjacking and Police Chase
A 47-year-old Newport man was apprehended by authorities following a vehicular chase after he allegedly carjacked an olive green Subaru Outback in Monroe County, as reported by The Detroit News. The incident, which occurred on the evening of June 8, set off a rapid response from law enforcement after the initial report of the carjacking at around 7:30 p.m. on the 700 block of N. Macomb Street.
'I'm angry every day.' Man who stomped on, killed cellmate at NKY jail gets prison
More than a year after John Daulton was fatally wounded in an assault inside a Kenton County Detention Center cell, his one-time cellmate has been ordered to spend decades behind bars. Johnathan Maskiell, 33, was sentenced Monday in Kenton County Circuit Court to 25 years in prison. ...
Fairfield police release video of foot chase with suspect
FAIRFIELD, Ohio (WXIX) - The Fairfield Police Department released bodycam video on Monday of a foot chase between officers and a theft suspect. On June 2, a Fairfield officer responded to a theft report in the 6000 block of Dixie Highway where they reported $3,000 in restaurant equipment had been stolen, according to a social media post by the department.
2 Florence companies announce plans to close, 242 jobs impacted
Two companies have filed papers with the state indicating plans to close their manufacturing plants in Florence this summer. FurHaven Pet Products Inc. is a Washington-based company that produces a variety of pet products. The closure of PetHaven’s Florence plant will eliminate all 148 positions there. Layoffs are expected to begin on or around Aug. 7.
Man went into deputy’s home by mistake before shooting, attorney claims
READING, Ohio (WXIX) - The attorney for the man shot by an off-duty sheriff’s deputy says it was an innocent mistake when his client went into the deputy’s home early Sunday. An emotional 26-year-old Darryl Williams appeared in court Monday after the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office said he...
NKY company faces skilled labor shortage
The Business Courier highlighted an engineering academy for high school students sponsored by GE Aerospace and administered by the University of Cincinnati. The newspaper spoke to Northern Kentucky machine tool company Mazak about its planned expansion amid a national shortage of skilled workers. According to the Business Courier, advanced manufacturing...
Tri-State man accused of plotting murder while jailed on menacing and stalking charges
CINCINNATI (WRKC) – A Harrison man faces charges of trying to hire someone to commit murder after previously being charged and jailed for stalking and menacing. Earlier in 2024, Harrison police charged Marcus Gibson with menacing after he allegedly tried to commit suicide by stabbing himself several times in front of a woman's home, according to Harrison Police Lt. Det. Robert Seiter.
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