Tri-State winter shelters brace for surge as homelessness deepens across region
From Cincinnati's overflow capacity model to Boone County's hotel partnerships and Butler County's church-based collaborations, communities are adapting to address what has become a regional crisis.
INTERVIEW: Kenny Wayne Shepherd to Celebrate Ledbetter Heights at Taft Theatre
This spring, blues-rock guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd will hit the road to celebrate the 30th anniversary of his debut album, Ledbetter Heights, the record that helped bring blues music back to a new generation of fans. The tour will stop at Cincinnati’s Taft Theatre on April 23rd, 2026, giving fans a chance to...
Man killed after being ejected from rolling vehicle on I-71
LEBANON, Ohio (WKRC) - A man was killed early Saturday after being ejected from his vehicle during a crash on Interstate 71 in Warren County, authorities said. The crash occurred about 4 a.m. on northbound I-71 near mile marker 32 in Turtle Creek Township, according to the Lebanon post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
3 dead in Cincinnati fire
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Three people were killed in a fire Saturday evening in Spring Grove Village, authorities said. The blaze broke out shortly after 7 p.m. at a home on Edgewood Avenue. Firefighters launched an aggressive interior attack to search for victims, officials said. About 70 firefighters responded to the...
Reinstated Cincinnati police captain feels ‘vindicated’; may sue the city over firing
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A Cincinnati police captain fired more than a year ago will get her job back with full back pay and benefits. A three-person arbitration panel ordered the full reinstatement of Captain Danita Pettis, restoring her rank and rejecting all charges against her. The panel determined Pettis was...
One person taken by Air Care after Boone County crash
CINCINNATI (WXIX) -One person was taken by AirCare to the hospital after a crash in Boone County Saturday morning, according to dispatchers. Law enforcement, fire and EMS were called to Kentucky 18 and Aero Parkway around 9:30 a.m. for the report of a crash, dispatchers said. One person was taken...
A constant smile and kindness make ‘Mr. Bob’ a hometown hero at Costco
Two words. Just two magical words. Words that are foreign to most have made Bob Costa a local hero. To you he’s Mr. Bob. And if you have ever shopped at Costco – locagted at 800 Heights Blvd. in Florence – he’s the man who scans your receipt. He’s been doing it for close to five years – and he says he wouldn’t trade...
Ohio Valley Weather Alert: Heavy Snow Chance Jan 24–30 in Cincinnati, Louisville, and Evansville
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Cincinnati, Ohio – Residents across the Ohio Valley could face renewed winter travel disruptions as a late-January pattern increases the likelihood of accumulating snow from southern Ohio through Kentucky...
15 Ohio Late-Night Stops Locals Rely On When Everything Else Is Closed
Midnight in Ohio has a funny way of turning my stomach into a motivational speaker. When the fridge looks uninspired, and my options feel limited, I follow the glow of open signs like it is a hobby with benefits. This list is my proof that late-night food in Ohio is...
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Real Estate Group in $50 Million Fraud
A federal grand jury in Cincinnati has indicted four individuals and the Vision & Beyond Group LLC for their involvement in a $50 million bank fraud conspiracy. The indictment details allegations of bank fraud, making false statements, and money laundering, involving intricate falsification of financial documents for...
