Florence approves second Planet Fitness to account for growing demand
Florence City Council unanimously approved a 33,000-square-foot, two-story Planet Fitness proposed by Midwest Fitness Partners on a 3.9-acre site near Express Street and Cavalry Drive. The new gym will be less than two miles from the existing Mall Road location and is expected to better serve residents near Union while
Damaging Wind, Flash Flooding Main Concerns Overnight into Thursday Morning
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - A First Alert Weather Day remains in effect today and Thursday as the Tri-State prepares for another round of strong to severe thunderstorms. While much of Wednesday will be dry, a few isolated storms could develop between roughly 4 p.m. and 8 p.m., mainly northwest of downtown Cincinnati. Any storm
Funeral held for Cincinnati firefighter who died of occupational cancer Wednesday
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - The funeral procession for Ryan Zwick, a 12-year career Cincinnati firefighter, began at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday. The procession departed from Spring Grove Cemetery and arrived at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains at 9:45 a.m. for the funeral service. “Ryan dedicated his life to serving...
‘Very large and very beautiful;’ Peacock spotted on roof of area home
A colorful critter was spotted on the roof of a Butler County home on Tuesday.
St. Francis Seraph prepares for last Mass after 166+ years in Over-the-Rhine
For generations, St. Francis Seraph Catholic Church has been a landmark on the corner of Vine and Liberty streets. But this historic church is set to close with a last Mass on June 28.
New Publix supermarket opens in Greater Cincinnati
COLD SPRING, Ky. (WKRC) - Publix opened a new supermarket on Wednesday at Cold Spring Pointe on Alexandria Pike. "We are thrilled to continue our growth across Northern Kentucky with a new location in Cold Spring," said Publix media relations manager Jared Glover. The new store opened on Wednesday, June...
Skyline Chili opening new location at Fountain Square in downtown Cincinnati
Skyline's new location, located at 10 Fountain Square Plaza, opens to the public Friday, June 19 and will be open seven days a week.
Officials urge residents to prepare now for Wednesday night storms, possible power outages
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Wednesday night’s storms could knock out power across the Tri-State, and officials say the time to prepare is right now. Duke Energy has crews staged and ready to respond. Hamilton County EMA has issued a specific list of preparations for residents. Matt Martin, a Duke Energy...
Cincinnati nightclub will close this summer after a ‘short lived’ run
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Seven months into its start-up year, a Cincinnati nightclub is already closing. Sharkz, an Over-the-Rhine venue that added dancing, themed parties, and DJs to the city’s nightlife, announced its closure on Wednesday. “It’s with heavy hearts we announce the closure of our nightclub, as we know...
New ‘Conviction Integrity Unit’ launched in Tri-State to review wrongful conviction claims
CINCINNATI (WKRC) — The Hamilton County Prosecutor's Office has officially launched its new Conviction Integrity Unit, an initiative designed to review claims of wrongful convictions and investigate whether past convictions were lawful and just. Hamilton County Prosecutor Connie Pillich announced on Tuesday that Donald

















