Cincinnati Assault Victim Demands Crime Policy Overhaul and Bystander Fines
Cincinnati Assault Victim Demands Crime Policy Overhaul and Bystander Fines. In the heart of downtown Cincinnati, a brutal assault on July 26 has ignited a firestorm of debate over urban crime, bystander apathy, and the erosion of civic responsibility. Holly, the victim who was savagely beaten unconscious by a mob,...
Historic Cincinnati Theater Set for Revival as Arts and Community Hub
On the edge of Over-the-Rhine, a renaissance is budding. At its center is a former theater, where vaudeville performers of the early 20th century once entertained countless audiences. Then came the films, first silent, and then “the talkies,” that filled the auditorium with romance and adventure, imagination and...
Man accused of attacking hospital security officer with scissors while trying to steal gun
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A local man is facing charges after allegedly using a pair of surgical scissors to threaten and injure a hospital security officer. Investigators said Sahdi Cunningham attempted to steal a firearm from the officer and used the scissors as a weapon during the incident. Police reported that...
‘Let’s have the courage to stop gun violence’
Councilmember Scotty Johnson and Vice Mayor Jan-Michele Lemon Kearney asked for Cincinnati Council to release the $275,000 allocated for the Advance Peace Program, a gun violence reduction program that has reduced gun violence in cities across the country. Kearney said, “While Cincinnati has seen a decrease in...
Sixth suspect accused of assaulting 2 victims in downtown beating
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - The sixth suspect arrested in the downtown beating made her first appearance in court Thursday morning. Aisha Devaughn, 26, is facing three charges for her allegedly involvement in the July 26 brawl:. Two counts of felonious assault on two victims: The man who was kicked repeatedly and...
Relief bus helping struggling families get students back to school
CINCINNATI — As students start going back to school, buses are gearing up to hit the road too, but one bus is doing something different to help. It started as a way to help with COVID, but the 513 Relief Bus turned into much more than that. Volunteers and workers are helping with food, housing, counseling, and now,...
Cincinnati man who lost eye in unsolved random beating says crime ‘out of control’...
A Cincinnati man underwent six surgeries and lost an eye after an unprovoked juvenile attack, highlighting the city's struggle with youth violence and stretched police resources.
Fueled by social media, Cincinnati run clubs are taking off and building community
CINCINNATI (WKRC) – It’s no secret that Cincinnati is for runners, and right now, run clubs are taking off, drawing hundreds of people every week. “Whatever your pace is, whatever your interests are, there’s a group for you here in Cincinnati,” said Derrick Brazil, who started Area 513 Run Club.
Cincinnati brawl victim wants onlookers who didn’t help prosecuted
"The thing I think really upsets me is desensitization of humans where there's a brutal attack in front of you," she said.
KKK Flyers Displayed Throughout Cincinnati Neighborhood
Residents are expressing disappointment after several KKK flyers were found scattered throughout a neighborhood in Cincinnati on Monday. According to WCPO, the flyers were found in the College Hill and Madisonville neighborhoods. The flyers tell white residents to arm themselves to protect themselves against “vicious...