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8 people, 2 pets displaced after Avondale fire
AVONDALE, Ohio (WKRC) - Eight people and two dogs were forced out of their home in Avondale on Friday. The Cincinnati Fire Department said they first got a call about a fire at a home on Greenwood Avenue at 5:30 p.m. Upon arrival, firefighters learned that the fire had spread...
Making sure your political donations go where you want them to go
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have already raised a combined $1 billion for their 2024 campaigns. You likely have already received the phone calls, texts, emails, and mailers asking you to donate money to one of this November's candidates. There's no shortage of passion for the candidates this year, and that means the candidates are going to be playing on that passion to raise the funds they need to win. The question is, what percentage of your donation is going to your candidate?
Historic beverage brand files Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Any business that lasts for over 100 years has done something incredibly impressive. When you look at the list of major American brands that have achieved that feat, you see some of the most enduring brands ever created. Coca-Cola, Harley Davidson, UPS, Boeing, Kraft Foods, Target, and Kellogg have had incredibly enduring success. That's incredibly impressive given all the changing trends and consumer demands that have happened over 100 years.
Community Connections: Cincinnati Symphony’s Free Summer Concert Series
In the July 19 WLWT5, Matthew Dietz reports, “North Avondale was buzzing with community Friday night for a ‘Brady Block Party,’ part of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra’s summer concert series. The concerts are completely free, and they make a difference for neighbors. ‘We’re excited about being here and meeting new people and having new people experience the orchestra,’ chief DEI officer of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Harold Brown said. The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra said the concert series is all about drawing people in, and everyone is invited. ‘We’re doing everything we can to be relevant to a younger and more diverse audience, in addition to our long-time stalwart supporters,’ Brown said. ‘For us, this is just a way to expand our exposure, but also to share, great, great music, bring people together, families together, and our community.’ … The concert was one of five throughout the summer and the first in North Avondale. Friday’s crowd was a melting pot of ages and experiences—a perfect example of the orchestra’s mission. ‘No matter where you live, no matter your age, no matter your race or ethnicity, we want everybody to feel like the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra is for me,’ Brown said.”
Meet the Cincinnati boxing club using combat to promote peace
CINICNNATI — Using combat to promote peace may sound convoluted, but it's been a practice at Oasis Elite Boxing Club for several years now. We joined them Thursday at their gym inside Dohn Community School's fitness academy in Walnut Hills to see how it's working. "You can walk away...
3 families officially become parents to 5 kids during Cincinnati adoption event
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Three local families are now a bit bigger. Five kids were adopted on Friday with the help of Hamilton County Probate Court Judge Ralph Winkler. "It's kind of like Christmas morning, I don't sleep good the night before, but it's a good type of not sleeping, not bad."
Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow tries a new position at training camp and he's pretty good
Is Joe Burrow tackling a new position? Probably not. But it's fun to imagine. The Cincinnati Bengals quarterback isn't throwing at training camp Friday. So what did he do instead...
Joe Mixon's first training camp with Texans off to a rough start
One of the most noteworthy moves of the offseason for the Cincinnati Bengals was the trade that sent veteran running back Joe Mixon to the Houston Texans. Mixon spent the first seven seasons of his career in Cincinnati, and he became a fan favorite during that time, so the trade was tough for many Bengals fans to swallow.
Everything You Missed at the Cincinnati Music Festival [PHOTOS]
The Cincinnati Music Festival (CMF), famously known as the “Jazz Fest” returned this year with an exciting lineup of legends! The festival kicked off Thursday, July 25 with an early morning live broadcast of the Rickey Smiley Morning Show and the day followed at the Andrew J. Brady Music Center with the Hip-Hop concert featuring MC Lyte, KRS-One, […] The post Everything You Missed at the Cincinnati Music Festival [PHOTOS] appeared first on 101.1 The Wiz.
This underrated Reds prospect could join the rotation if Frankie Montas is traded
The Cincinnati Reds have had some major success over the past few seasons with their minor league call-ups. Players like last year's rookies Matt McLain and Elly De La Cruz spring to mine, as do current frontline starters Hunter Greene and Nick Lodolo . If Cincinnati decides to make moves...
Cincinnati Reds at Tampa Bay Rays odds, picks and predictions
The Cincinnati Reds (49-53) and Tampa Bay Rays (52-51) open a 3-game set Friday. First pitch from Tropicana Field is set for 6:50 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Reds vs. Rays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets. Season series: First meeting; Rays won 2-1 last year The Reds have won back-to-back games after taking down the Atlanta Braves 9-4 Wednesday as +110 road underdogs. Reds 1B Spencer Steer led the offense with 3 RBIs on 3 extra-base hits, and SS Elly De La Cruz also contributed 3 hits, including a solo shot...
Xavier Basketball: Why Ryan Conwell is the most important team transfer for 2024-25
In his first season back at the helm of Xavier, Sean Miller led the Musketeers to 2nd place in the Big East and a trip to the Sweet Sixteen. Last year was his second season and it certainly fell short of expectations. The Musketeers finished under .500 and limped to an 8th-place finish in their conference, with the offense taking a measured step backwards. What exactly is in store for Miller’s third season at the helm?
Local organization helping people with special needs suspends operations
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Genesis at Work, which helps those with special needs find employment, is suspending operations. Genesis at Work was launched two years ago. It was started by a family who wanted to support others in the way their son was supported at his job. A message from founder...
Juvenile ‘Safe Surrender Day’ happening Friday in Hamilton County
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Juveniles living in Hamilton County with outstanding warrants will have the opportunity to address their charge(s) and make a fresh start with “Safe Surrender Day,” organized by the Hamilton County Juvenile Court. This is the first step in the process for juveniles to clear their...
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