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Debate tests local Democratic loyalty to Biden, Ohio redistricting issue likely, plus more top stories
After last week’s presidential debate local Democrats are in a debate of their own over whether it’s time for President Joe Biden to withdraw from the race. Former Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley took to X suggesting a list of possible alternative candidates. Meanwhile other local leaders are sticking...
Family of man shot day after Fourth of July seek answers a year later, offer reward
HARTWELL, Ohio. (WKRC) - It's a homicide investigation Cincinnati Police have yet to solve. The family of 39-year-old Alan Davis Holcomb is asking for help, and offering a private reward, for the arrest and conviction of the person or people who murdered him. Cincinnati Police say on July 5th, 2023,...
Cincinnati black music walk of fame honored as top museum
The Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame has been recently honored by Blavity as one of the top 11 museums and monuments nationwide that keep the spirit of Black music alive. From Prince’s Paisley Park to Detroit’s Motown, these institutions play a crucial role in preserving history and educating the public about significant cultural shifts and legacies, including music.
1 dead, 5 hurt in multiple Cincinnati shootings overnight
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - A 45-year-old man is dead and five other people are hurt in four shootings within hours of each other across Cincinnati overnight, police confirm. Police also have not said yet if they believe any of the shootings are connected. No arrests were announced. They also did not...
'The best parade in the region': Northside 4th of July parade steps off without a hitch
NORTHSIDE, Ohio (WKRC) - The beloved Northside Parade stepped off without a hitch on the Fourth of July after it was almost canceled. At first, it didn't have enough officers for the event, but people petitioned, and the city and parade organizers were at odds for a while. For 170...
Red, White, and Blue Ash: Rainy conditions not stopping Cincinnati from celebrating Fourth of July
BLUE ASH, Ohio — As storms rolled through Cincinnati Thursday, you'd think that would stop people from celebrating their Fourth of July outside. The rain didn't stop the thousands at the annual "Red, White, and Blue Ash" celebration. Robert Eustice got out to Summit Park early Thursday morning. "We...
Tree fire reported on Windham Avenue in Avondale
CINCINNATI — A tree fire has been reported on Windham Avenue in Avondale. Units from the Cincinnati Fire Department are responding to the scene. The extent of the damages is unknown at this time. Click the video player above to watch other headlines from WLWT News 5. This story...
Ohio man playing football in water bitten by shark at 'shark bite capital of the world'
A 21-year-old Ohio man was bitten by a shark at Florida's New Smyrna Beach on the Fourth of July while playing football in knee-deep water, according to Beach Safety Ocean Rescue Interim Director Tammy Malphurs. The shark bit him on the right foot. The man's injuries were not life-threatening, and...
Wendy’s Takes Aim at McDonald’s with Clever Billboards in Ohio
CAMBRIDGE, OH – Wendy’s has made another bold marketing move in its home state of Ohio, placing eye-catching billboards directly above a McDonald’s location. Known for their edgy social media presence, Wendy’s has taken their competitive spirit to new heights, literally. The first billboard, spotted by...
Communities Struggle to Get Connected, Despite Billions in Broadband Investment
This story was originally published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle. Luke Dwenger checks his assignments over the public Wi-Fi connection at the Greensburg Decatur County Public Library while his dad Todd waits with him in the parking lot. The library closed four hours ago, but the Dwengers’ internet is down...
Overpass Patriots Brave the Rain to Wave the Flag
(Greensburg, IN) – Several people braved the rain Thursday to wave the American flag on the Moscow Road Bridge over I-74 in the Greensburg area to mark the Fourth of July. The group known as the Overpass Patriots gather on patriotic holidays such as Independence Day, Memorial Day, Veterans Day and others to wave Old Glory, rain or shine.
Our Hospice Decatur Golf Tourney Raises $28K
(Greensburg, IN) – The 30th annual Decatur Golf Tournament raised more than $28,000 for Our Hospice of South Central Indiana. Sixteen teams and 64 golfers took part in last month’s event at Greensburg Country Club. “Over the past 30 years, including this year, we’ve raised over $778,000,” said...
Greensburg Woman Killed in Bartholomew County Crash
(Bartholomew County, IN) – A Greensburg woman was killed and two others were seriously injured in a two-vehicle collision in Bartholomew County this week. It happened at the intersection of County Roads East 100 South and South 525 East, about six miles southeast of Columbus. 51-year-old Tonya Whiteside and...
'A boat that doesn't know it's a boat'; Madison, Indiana preps for 74th Regatta despite rain
MADISON, Ind. — "God love us, 74 years strong, we don't quit," Jak McCormick said of this year's Madison Regatta. From soaked chocks to building docks, the setup crew for the Madison Regatta readied the waterworks for cooling boat engines—but the hydroplanes don't mind when it's wet, and neither does regatta president McCormick.
EF-0 tornado sweeps through Harrison County, Indiana
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The National Weather Service confirmed two separate tornadoes touched down in WAVE Country on Independence Day. One was an EF-1 tornado in Louisville’s Parkland neighborhood, the other an EF-0 in Harrison County, Indiana. On Friday, residents in the area were in clean up mode after...
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