NKY PDs collect old devices to keep vulnerable communities safe
Northern Kentucky police departments are collecting old cell phones and tablets to provide communication devices for seniors, domestic violence victims and children in custody situations. The program allows community members to drop off their unused electronics at participating police departments during regular...
Model Group to build $9 million housing project in Over-the-Rhine
CINCINNATI (Cincinnati Business Courier) - Construction is expected to begin in a matter of months on a new supportive housing project in Over-the-Rhine. Tender Mercies and Over-the-Rhine Community Housing have retained Model Group’s construction arm to build Pleasant House at 1440 Pleasant St. just north of...
Movies and TV shows casting in Cincinnati
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...
Sweets & Meats BBQ struggles to keep Avondale location open
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - A well-known Tri-State barbecue restaurant is considering its future as financial pressures mount heading into the new year. Sweets & Meats Barbecue opened its first dine-in location at the corner of Northern and Burnett avenues in Avondale last year to expand beyond catering and vending...
Doctors warn of severe symptoms from rapid ‘super flu’ spread
Hospitals across the country are seeing a record-breaking increase in flu cases, with children being affected the most severely, and doctors are urging parents to get their children vaccinated to prevent serious complications.
Christ Hospital now says it’s identified 6 cases of Legionella pneumonia
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - The Christ Hospital has now reported six cases of Legionella pneumonia. In a statement from the hospital Wednesday, leaders at Christ say they have identified six cases of legionella pneumonia over the past three months. Three of the patients have died but many people who get Legionnaire's...
Former reality TV star accused of bestiality in Warren County
A former reality TV star facing bestiality and child sexual abuse material charges in Warren County had his pets seized as part of an investigation. Tony McCollister, 43, is charged with pandering obscenity involving a minor, a felony, and sexual conduct with an animal, a misdemeanor. He waived his right to a...
Former Warren County corrections officer terminated, indicted for possession, smuggling drugs
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - A former Warren County corrections officer has been fired and faces 5 charges related to possession and conveyance of drugs. According to the Ohio Department of Corrections, Joshua Fritz, 30, was terminated March 25. Court documents say that between March 1 and March 25, Fritz was an...
FIRST ALERT | Chris Bailey tracks some light snow
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Happy New Year! We are starting the last day of the year with a touch of light snow in the northeast, and we will end the last day of the year with a little snow. This clipper brings some light accumulations as we close out 2025 and begin 2026.
‘Almost didn’t make it into 2026’: Woman credits dog for saving her from Cincinnati...
MARIEMONT, Ohio (WKRC) - A fire in Mariemont left nearly a dozen people and their pets without a home. No one was hurt in the fire, which tore through a five-unit apartment building Tuesday. One tenant credits her dog with helping her escape safely. “There was a lot of commotion,...

















