Local ‘Butterfly Syndrome’ survivor works to aid those with rare genetic disorder
MONTGOMERY, Ohio (WKRC) - A Montgomery man born with a rare genetic disorder that leaves skin as fragile as a butterfly’s wing has helped inspire federal legislation aimed at reducing the high cost of care for families nationwide. Shane DiGiovanna was born with epidermolysis bullosa, or EB, a condition...
Cincinnati pension debt plan revives effort to eliminate $850M liability
Cincinnati pension debt remains a major financial challenge as city leaders attempt another plan to eliminate roughly $850 million in retirement liabilities. Cincinnati officials are taking another step toward addressing a long-standing financial burden tied to the city’s retirement system. The new proposal focuses...
Suspension Bridge Road Closed To All Truck Traffic
The bridge section will remain open to all passenger vehicle traffic. (Hamilton County, Ohio) Per the Hamilton County Engineer's Office, the bridge section of Suspension Bridge Road is closed to all truck traffic until further notice for bridge maintenance. The bridge section will remain open to all passenger vehicle...
Man faces federal charge for Cincinnati courthouse bomb threat
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A federal grand jury has indicted a man accused of making a bomb threat against a federal courthouse in downtown Cincinnati. Robert Mayberry was indicted Thursday on a charge of transmitting a bomb threat, according to court records. Prosecutors allege Mayberry mailed a threat last September to...
This Rustic Colonial Tavern In Kentucky Serves The Most Heartwarming Comfort Food
When the world feels a bit too modern and complicated, sometimes you need a meal that reminds you of simpler times. Greyhound Tavern in Fort Mitchell delivers exactly that, wrapped in colonial charm and served with genuine warmth. Step inside this historic establishment and you’ll immediately understand what comfort...
Three Ohioans nominated at this Sunday’s Academy Awards
At the 98th Academy Awards this Sunday, three Ohioans—two with ties to Cincinnati—are up for cinema’s biggest prize. Hannah Beachler, who grew up in Centerville and attended the University of Cincinnati for fashion design, was nominated for Best Production Design for her work on Ryan Coogler’s smash-hit horror-drama...
Body of missing 9-year-old girl found in Northern Kentucky pond
A missing 9-year-old girl was found dead in a pond in Boone County Saturday night, after an extensive search that began a day earlier. The Hamilton County Underwater Search and Recovery Unit found the body of Jenny Dim in a pond near her home at about 7:30 p.m., the Boone County Sheriff’s Office said in an update....
Brighton Center celebrating 60 years of service, growing from humble beginnings to helping powerhouse
The Brighton Center is celebrating its 60th year of service, helping people all over the Northern Kentucky area. On Saturday, March 28, the organization will highlight its 60 years with a fundraising dinner and auction, held at the Mercantile Immersive at 120 East 4th Street in Cincinnati. The event will feature a...
Car Slams Into Fuel Tanker on I-471 in Newport, Triggering Massive Fireball and Highway...
A Friday night drive went spectacularly wrong (and then some) after a car collided with a fuel tanker on Interstate 471 southbound in Newport, Kentucky, sparking a massive fire and a series of explosions that ... Read more
Clermont County woman dies after tree falls on house
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WKRC) — A Clermont County woman who died after a tree fell on her home Friday has been identified. The Clermont County Sheriff's Office says it was called to a home on US-50, near Locust Street, in Jackson Township around 1:30 p.m. Friday. There, they found Betty Christie trapped under the...
