NKY bridge closure could determine future of decades-old family business
COVINGTON, Ky. (WKRC) - As the Licking River Bridge closure looms, businesses in Covington and Newport are preparing for the impact. Ron's Gas and Food Mart, located at the corner of 4th and Greenup streets, faces a challenging future. The bridge closure, set for 9 a.m. on Monday, is expected to significantly reduce...
Demolition well underway at former Forest Fair Mall
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Whether it was known as Forest Fair, Cincinnati Mills or the Cincinnati Mall, the long-vacant complex is now being torn down. Many of the former anchor store buildings remain standing, but demolition is active on the backside of the property. Crews expect to complete the work by summer.
Police search for robbery suspect who threatened clerk at gunpoint in Greater Cincinnati
NORTH COLLEGE HILL, Ohio (WKRC) - Police were searching for a robbery suspect who threatened store clerks at gunpoint in a Greater Cincinnati gas station. The North College Hill Police Department requested the public's help in locating and identifying a man that pointed a handgun at the store clerks in a combination...
The Murrell Gang’s Buried Treasure
A discovery along the Ohio River near the Boone-Kenton County line caused quite a stir in 1860 and summoned memories of one of the worst crime-gangs of the 19th century. A Covington man and his friend from Cincinnati were exploring the riverfront, driving a steel ramrod into the ground when they hit something solid....
Report Once Again Names Cincinnati One of Top ‘Arts Vibrant’ Regions in the Country
Cincinnati is a pretty artsy city, according to a new report. SMU DataArts, the National Center for Arts Research, recently released its 10th-annual Arts Vibrancy Index, with the Cincinnati region ranking 42nd out of the top 100 most arts-vibrant regions in the United States. Analyzing the levels of supply, demand...
This Ohio Taco Truck’s Oversized Chorizo Tacos Have Officially Hit Legendary Status
If you take a quick pull off the busy Montgomery Road in Cincinnati, you will immediately spot the bright and recognizable Tacos Locos Food Truck parked in its usual spot like a reliable and hungry friend waiting to greet you. The steady line forms early because the locals know from...
3 local police K9s, handlers graduate academy
MIDDLETOWN — Three police K9s and their handlers recently graduated from the Middletown Division of Police’s K9 Academy, according to a social media post by the police division. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]. The recent graduates include:. Deputy Deatherage and K9 Jerry Lee,...
Local Girl Scout troops begin seasonal cookie sales, including brand-new flavor
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Girl Scout cookies are once again on sale, including a brand-new flavor inspired by Rocky Road sweets. Troop members from the Girl Scouts of Western Ohio shared the entrepreneurship and marketing skills they learn from the program, on Good Morning Cincinnati Saturday. Girl Scout cookies are once...
A look at Union Terminal’s role as American landmark ahead of nation’s 250th birthday
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - While the Queen City boasts countless crown jewels, perhaps none is more decorated and revered than Union Terminal. Once a midwestern hub for rail travel, the structure played a pivotal role in our country's history. "The United States enters World War II," said Union Terminal's Cody Hefner....
Cincinnati Confronts Park Safety Crisis After Second Child Fatally Shot at Laurel Playground
The city of Cincinnati is grappling with a surge of emotions and demands for heightened park safety after the fatal shootings of two 11-year-old children at the same playground, two years apart. Isaac Davis confronted Cincinnati City Council earlier this week, demanding more decisive action following the death of...
