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...
Suspect pulls out gun, robs North College Hill gas station, police say
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - North College Hill police are searching for the person accused of robbing a gas station late Friday. The crime happened at the Shell station at the intersection of Hamilton Avenue and W. Galbraith Road, police explained. Around 9:45 p.m., police said a man wearing a black sweatshirt...
Sheriff defends serving ‘warden burger’ to inmates as punishment: ‘Most nutritious meal we serve’
CINCINNATI (WXIX/Gray News) – A jail in Ohio is facing scrutiny from lawmakers who claim the facility violates basic standards for inmate housing, conditions and meals, including what the sheriff calls a “warden burger” fed to inmates in solitary. State Reps. Christine Cockley and Mark Sigrist, along...
Judge denies early release for John Carter in Katelyn Markham death case
Carter pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in June 2024 and was sentenced to 36 months in jail — the maximum penalty for the charge.
University Of Cincinnati Establishes Grant To Provide Free Tuition To Students Whose Families Make...
The University of Cincinnati has established a grant to ensure more students have access to quality education.
Car thieves are using new technology to amplify FOB signals
CINCINNATI — Car thieves are evolving in their tactics, which has resulted in a spike in vehicle theft in the past years. Spectrum News caught up with a woman who's husband's truck was stolen recently and is seeking answers about this rising issue. “We only had it for five...
Woman creates American Prosperity Pillow ahead of nation’s 250th birthday
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - A Florida woman has created what she calls the American Prosperity Pillow as the nation approaches its 250th birthday, with proceeds supporting organizations like Tunnels to Towers, a nonprofit that helps families of fallen heroes. “I’m blessed that I’m living the American dream, and I hope these...
Cincinnati gun violence drops to three-year low in 2025
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Gun violence in Cincinnati dropped to its lowest level in three years during 2025, with 241 shootings recorded compared to 313 in 2023, according to city crime data. The 2025 total represents the least deadly year for gun violence since the pandemic, when residents were largely confined...
Cincinnati Police Seek Public Assistance in Coin Laundry Burglary on Schwartze Ave
The Cincinnati Police Department has reported an incident of breaking and entering that took place in the 3500 block of Schwartze Ave. on Monday, January 5, and they are currently seeking information from the public. According to the details shared in a recent social media post by the Cincinnati Police Department, an...
CPD charge 17-year-old with murder of 16-year-old shot in September
Cincinnati police have arrested a 17-year-old boy and charged him with the murder of a 16-year-old fatally shot in September in Over-the-Rhine.
