Covington softball field to be named after girls’ sports pioneers
Covington Independent Public Schools Board of Education voted last week to name the district’s new softball field after two pioneering coaches from Holmes whose efforts and advocacy helped establish organized girls’ sports programs in Northern Kentucky: Donna Wolfe and B. Joan Mitchell. “My kids would have died to...
Rain, Sleet, Snow and Freezing Rain Possible
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - This morning, wintry mix of rain, sleet, snow and even freezing rain will be possible. The entire Tri-State is under a Winter Weather Advisory until at 11am. Rain takes over in the afternoon as temperatures climb. Prepare for slow and slippery travel conditions. After the wintry mess,...
Latonia, sidewalks, new dog park on Covington’s new priority list
The Covington Board of Commissioners set its priorities for the next budget cycle at a special meeting Saturday and came away with five priorities. The Covington Board of Commissioners and city staff set new priorities for themselves at a special meeting over the weekend. The roughly three-hour long meeting included...
With the Mystery Machine, you never know what soda you’re going to get
Local entrepreneur Harrison Baer has always been a big fan of surprise. “Growing up, whenever someone asked me what I want to eat or drink, I’d always say ‘Surprise me,'” he said. “And I was always more satisfied with whatever I got than if I’d already predetermined what I wanted. I’ve always wanted to try new...
French Rice Maker Drops $150 Million Bet On Batavia Factory
A European rice heavyweight is planting firm roots just east of Cincinnati. Dainty Foods, the North American arm of France’s Marbour Group, is opening its first U.S. production facility in the region after buying a large industrial complex in Batavia Township. The company has committed to an initial $85 million...
How Crossroads went from tiny gathering to megachurch in 3 decades
Crossroads Church is in the news because of an investigation into its founding pastor, Brian Tome, who is accused of inappropriate conduct with a church member. The accusation struck a chord with so many because Crossroads is the largest nondenominational Christian church in Greater Cincinnati, expanding from a small...
Crash involving Rumpke garbage truck on Montgomery Road
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Cincinnati police are investigating a crash between a Rumpke garbage truck and a passenger vehicle in Pleasant Ridge. It happened in the 6000 block of Montgomery Road near Losantiville Avenue around 3 a.m. Tuesday. The driver of the passenger vehicle is uninjured, according to Molly Yeager,...
Police searching for suspect after vehicle shot on I-74
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - An investigation is underway after someone shot a vehicle on Interstate 74 Tuesday morning. Officers responded to I-74 at the Colerain Avenue exit around 7:30 a.m. Cincinnati Police Sgt. Anthony Mitchell says no one was hurt, but the victim’s vehicle does have visible bullet holes. All...
Schools announce delays, closing with winter weather advisory in effect
Some school districts are announcing delays with the region under a winter weather advisory until 11 a.m. Monday, March 2. A messy mix of snow, sleet and ice accumulations are possible across the region Monday morning, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington. Fairfield, Hamilton and Ross schools in...
2 arrested in connection to Cincinnati mass shooting
EAST END, Ohio (WKRC) - Two people have been arrested in connection with Sunday’s mass shooting in Cincinnati’s East End. Nine people were wounded around 1 a.m. at Riverfront Live. UC Medical Center said eight victims were treated there, with six released and two listed in stable condition.
