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Xavier basketball to retire former guard Trevon Bluiett's jersey
CINCINNATI — Xavier University Athletics will retire the jersey for one of the most decorated men's basketball players in the university's history. The university announced Wednesday it is retiring Trevon Bluiett's No. 5 jersey. The guard's jersey is only the fifth men's basketball jersey XU has ever retired. Bluiett,...
'A special group.' Youth movement looks to lead Xavier-based Zip 'Em Up in this week's TBT
The Xavier-based alumni team, Zip 'Em Up, is preparing for its fourth season in The Basketball Tournament (TBT). Despite a winning record (4-3) all-time through three seasons, Zip 'Em Up is bidding for a deeper run in this year's regional, starting with their matchup with No. 7 seed Takeover BC on Friday night (6 p.m.) at Fifth Third Arena. ...
'She was not breathing': Local lifeguards accused of failing to save drowning woman
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Lifeguards at a local pool are credited with saving a man’s life after he nearly drowned Tuesday afternoon, but a local woman has voiced her concerns about a previous incident with the same company's lifeguards. The president of SwimSafe, which manages Ziegler Park pool, says those...
Will Cannon selected by Reds in MLB Draft
Former Auburn relief pitcher Will Cannon was selected by the Cincinnati Reds with the No. 359 pick in the twelfth round of the 2024 MLB Draft on Tuesday afternoon. The right-hander holds a career record of 3-3 with a 5.57 earned run average in just 40 outings with the Tigers, where 36 of those came out of the bullpen.
A group wants to restructure OKI Regional Council of Governments
Local group Fair Share for Cincy submitted around 13,400 signatures to Cincinnati's auditor on Wednesday to get a charter amendment on the ballot this November. According to the group, the amendment would write a requirement for proportional representation into law and allow the city of Cincinnati to negotiate with the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana (OKI) Regional Council of Governments to get the city more representation on the Council's board.
Findlay Market to hold Night Market for foodies
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - When the sun goes down, Findlay Market will come to life. The historic cincinnati landmark will host a Night Market on July 20 and it is a must attend event for foodies. Casey Kroger, from Findlay Market and Josh Engel, marketing manager for March First brands talk...
Crash with injuries reported on Interstate 71 in downtown Cincinnati
CINCINNATI — A crash with injuries has been reported on Interstate 71 southbound in downtown Cincinnati, near the 1.1 mile marker. Units from the Cincinnati Police and Fire departments are responding to the scene. The extent of the injuries is unknown at this time, along with the number of cars involved.
Pickleball Party for a Purpose benefits May We Help organization
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - An organization that helps kids with their medical needs is looking for a few volunteers. The organization called May We Help is inviting the public to play pickleball. It’s hosting a “Pickleball Party for a Purpose” on July 20 to raise money to help build items for children who otherwise would never be able to do the things they love to do.
Local chapter of National Alliance on Mental Health to hold gala
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - You may have heard the saying, "health is the real wealth." A local organization is doubling down on that statement with the emphasis on mental health. Gloria Walker, executive director of the NAMI Urban Greater Cincinnati chapterhas details and more on the Bebe Moore Campbell Minority Awareness Gala on July 19.
Paul McCartney’s 'Liverpool Oratorio' to have world premiere with Cincinnati Opera
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - An opera written by Sir Paul McCartney is making its world debut right here in the Tri-State. Evans Mirageas, artistic director of the Cincinnati Opera, and Caroline Clegg, stage director of Paul McCartney’s "Liverpool Oratorio", talk about the production.
Bon Secours taps Philips for 10-year patient monitoring collaboration
Cincinnati-based Bon Secours Mercy Health is teaming up with Royal Philips to implement and scale a new patient monitoring platform over the next three years – and then monitor it over the following seven. WHY IT MATTERS. One of the nation’s largest Catholic health systems, BSMH has more than...
Family satisfied with police investigation into Montgomery Inn assault
In response to the speculation about corruption and favoritism surrounding an assault last month at Montgomery Inn, the family said through their lawyer Wednesday they have no concerns about the investigation. A cell phone video went viral last week showing Doug and Lois Morrow knocked down in the parking lot of the restaurant...
Hunter Greene: Cincinnati Reds players 'discussed' trade deadline after Tigers swept them
ARLINGTON, Texas – Even at the All-Star Game players can’t escape the inevitable questions and buzz surrounding the next big event on the baseball calendar: the July 30 MLB trade deadline. And it’s not just media creating the conversations, as Cincinnati Reds All-Star Hunter Greene pointed out.
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