JD Vance condemns ‘disgusting’ Cincinnati attack, points to police hiring crisis in blue cities
JD Vance linked the Cincinnati street beating to understaffed police departments, especially after the "Defund the Police" movement hurt recruitment.
The Best Happy Hour Deals in Greater Cincinnati, According to Our Readers
Every year, CityBeat hosts its Best of Cincinnati® competition, wherein our readers vote for their favorite things across the city — from hiking trails and free attractions to restaurants and, of course, bars, including the best bars for happy hour. Picture it: It's 5 p.m. on a Wednesday...
Downtown business pulling out of area over violent crime, other concerns
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - One downtown business says it’s pulling out of downtown after a recent spike in violent crime and other issues plaguing the area. Founder and CEO of One Logistics Network, Victor Louis, says downtown Cincinnati was once an area he wanted to be in. Now, he says it’s time to relocate his business.
UC Public Safety issues alert regarding ‘possible armed subject’
CLIFTON HEIGHTS, Ohio (WKRC) - UC Public Safety issued an alert regarding a "possible armed subject" that was possibly near the University of Cincinnati. UC Public Safety issued an alert through social media at 2:13 a.m. on Friday regarding an "emergency." "Police responding to emergency reported at Vine/W McMillan....
Cincinnati man faces sentencing for attempted murder of police officer
CINCINNATI (WKRC) — A man convicted of attacking a Cincinnati police officer is set to be sentenced in August. Investigators said Brandon Claiborne intended to kill a white officer during the incident. Claiborne was found guilty of charges including attempted murder and aggravated robbery. The attack occurred in...
Shooting victim flags down police in Northern Kentucky
COVINGTON, Ky. (WKRC) - Police are investigating a shooting Thursday in Covington. An officer was flagged down by a man said to be in distress at about 12:15 p.m. on Greenup and Tenth. The man had been shot in the abdomen. The man was taken to the hospital where he's...
Sen. Bernie Moreno details woman’s injuries after Cincinnati ‘violent attack’
Moreno called out both Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval and CPD Chief Teresa Theetge, calling on Theetge to speak about how short-staffed CPD is, instead of '(blaming) social media.'
Cincinnati leaders, residents call for action after downtown brawl
CINCINNATI — City leaders and residents are calling for urgent action after a viral video of a downtown brawl last weekend reignited concerns about public safety. Three of the five people charged in connection with the incident near Fourth and Elm streets are now in police custody. The fight, which broke out early...
Butler County animal shelter first in euthanasia, last in spending
The WCPO 9 I-Team compared local animal shelters on a variety of metrics. Most qualify as no-kill shelters
One person injured following shooting incident in Ohio
OHIO — A man is in serious condition following a shooting early Thursday morning near The Banks, according to Cincinnati police. The incident occurred around 4:30 a.m. on Mehring Way near Central Avenue. Officers arrived to find a 41-year-old Black man with a gunshot wound to the back. He was transported to UC...