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'This is going to be a church. Period.'| St. Francis Seraph may fence off steps to stop crowds, parties, trash
CINCINNATI — Leaders of a historic Over-the-Rhine church may install fencing across its steps to discourage crowds as Cincinnati police try to stabilize a neighborhood troubled with violent crime and open-air drug dealing. “It has become a lot worse in probably the last three years,” said Brother Tim Sucher,...
Man charged in deadly crash from several months ago
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - A Cincinnati man is now facing charges for a deadly crash that happened nearly four months ago. Dennis Muse is accused of aggravated vehicular homicide in Hamilton County, court records show. Cincinnati police believe Muse caused the death of 41-year-old Geoffrey Johnson, of Cincinnati, in March. The...
'Food Fighters': Foo Fighters-themed food drive rallies Cincinnatians to help curb hunger
CINCINNATI — They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away. One local nonprofit says a bag of apples can keep the hunger away. Since 2020, Cincinnati's Last Mile Food Rescue has been delivering millions of pounds of apples, potatoes and other fresh produce to families in need. The nonprofit organization depends on the help of more than 800 volunteers to pick up donated food from restaurants and grocery stores that otherwise would go to waste.
This youth green workforce gets teens outside — and into conservation
Cincinnati’s youth green workforce is getting hundreds of teens outside. Nonprofit Groundwork Ohio River Valley employs high school students, many from communities underserved by conservation movements, to work in parks and community gardens throughout the city. Youth leader assistant Sophie Glenn joined the Green Team in 2020. “It felt...
Cincinnati native Rose Lavelle makes 2024 Paris Olympics debut in US win over Zambia
PARIS, IDF — Cincinnati native Rose Lavelle made her 2024 Paris Olympics debut Thursday as the United States Women's National Team defeated Zambia 3-0 in the first match of Group Stage. Lavelle, one of five midfielders named to the USWNT roster, was part of the Starting XI before being...
Parkinson Community Fitness programs target specific needs of movement disorders
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A local fitness program that encourages a sense of community is helping people with movement disorders. A local woman who joined Parkinson Community Fitness is reaching out to let others know that the programs can be life-changing for those who have been diagnosed with a movement disorder. One of the programs is a chair yoga class for people of any ability with Parkinson’s or any other neurological condition. So, what is Parkinson Community Fitness?
'Better Together' is theme for this year's Saint Vincent de Paul Retrofittings Show
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A group of design students is preparing for a unique charity fashion show. Baseballs and golf bags are just two of the unusual items used to design looks for the Saint Vincent de Paul Retrofittings Fashion Show but there's plenty more. Rose Urquhart is just one of...
'Guided Light Mentoring' hosting back-to-school event in Northside next month
CINCINNATI — An event in Northside next month is helping families prepare for the back-to-school season. "Guided Light Mentoring" is hosting its back-to-school event in August, offering school supplies and resources to neighbors in the community. On Thursday, WLWT was joined by Latisha Owens and Daniel Betts, who talked...
Cincinnati police searching for suspect accused of stealing from Oakley Kohl's
CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Police Department is searching for a suspect accused of stealing from a Kohl's store in Oakley. Police said it happened on June 14 at the store on Paxton Avenue. Officers said the suspect walked into the store, stuffed merchandise into a bag and then left...
USA Olympic Coach & Hall of Fame recipient: Mary Lee Tracy on all things Olympics!
Mary Lee Tracy has a pretty lengthy list of accolades—President and Head Coach of Cincinnati Gymnastics Academy, USA Olympic Coach, 2008 USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame recipient, Mother, Grandmother, Mentor… the list goes on and on! Listen as we chat with Mary about some of her favorite memories attending the Olympics, why Simone Biles is the GOAT, and how competitive sports can affect your mental health—at any age.
Restoration work on Theodore M. Berry International Friendship Park begins
For the last two years, parts of Cincinnati's Theodore M. Berry International Friendship Park have been a construction zone. Gravel and dirt have replaced some of the park's beautiful and symbolic features, as well as its carefully selected landscaping. But starting Thursday, those features are coming back. And officials say...
Artist who photographed bodies in Hamilton County Morgue asks to seal court records
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - The artist convicted of taking unauthorized photos of bodies in the Hamilton County Morgue is requesting his records be sealed. Hamilton County Common Pleas Court Judge Terry Nestor held a hearing on Thursday, July 25, but a decision will not be made for another two weeks. Thomas...
Rain moves out as comfortable air moves in!
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Quiet conditions are expected this evening - which is good news for folks heading to the Foo Fighters concert at Great American Ballpark and Cincinnati Music Festival at Andrew J. Brady Music Center tonight. Temperatures tonight will dip down into the lower 60s with increasing clouds. Clouds...
Ohio's 10-day sales tax holiday: What is and isn't exempt from taxes?
CINCINNATI — Ohio's sales tax holiday is quickly approaching as many families get ready for back to school. The 2024 sales tax holiday will take place from Tuesday, July 30, until Thursday, August 8. The sales tax holiday will include all tangible personal property that is $500 or less...
Movement to get the Sundance Film Fest to Cincinnati
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A decades old film festival could be setting up shop in the Tri-State. Cincinnati is one of six places in the running to host the Sundance Film Fest. Kristen Schlotman, president and CEO of Film Cincinnati, has more on how you can help bring Sundance to the Queen City.
Hoxworth 'in urgent need' of blood following global tech outage
Last week's global tech outage caused a shortage at Hoxworth Blood Center, and now the center's asking for more donations. The outage caused some of the center's locations systems to go down, according to an email sent to donors Wednesday, compromising the blood supply during a season when donations are especially critical....
Green Day tour begins Monday, see ‘American Idiot’ in Detroit for under $50
“The Saviors Tour” kicks off Monday on the East Coast, making its way to Chicago next month and Detroit in early September. Fans of “Dookie” and “American Idiot” will not want to miss this tour. Here’s how to get tickets to see Green Day, The Smashing Pumpkins, Rancid, and The Linda Lindas — all in one show.
Rock Entertainment Group, Gray Media Launch Rock Entertainment Sports Network
CLEVELAND—Rock Entertainment Group (REG) and Gray Media, owner of WOIO and WUAB in Cleveland and WXIX in Cincinnati, have reached an agreement to launch “Rock Entertainment Sports Network.” The parties plan for the new network to start over-the-air broadcasts on Gray’s television stations in Cleveland and Cincinnati this August, with future over-the-air, multichannel video programming distributors (MVPDs), and streaming components to be announced as the network grows.As part of their plans, the two companies said that the partnership will bring free, 24/7 access of local Ohio sports and entertainment programming to millions in Ohio. Gray and Rock Entertainment Group will also...
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