FBI busts fentanyl operation in Ohio with links to Chinese nationals
The FBI conducted an operation in Ohio that led to the seizure of a significant amount of fentanyl smuggled into the country. Operation Box Cutter led to the indictments of 22 Chinese nationals, four Chinese pharmaceutical companies, and three U.S. citizens, the Department of Justice announced on Wednesday. They...
Cop Snatches Woman’s Phone and Breaks Her Arm After 911 Call – Tells Her,...
Officer Douglas Ullrich, a Kentucky cop, has been accused of abusing his power. He already has a long history of lawsuits, and now he has been slapped with two more. This means Ullrich has been sued more than six times over the past four years. The Covington cop had been taking advantage of his position […]
Major drug operation bust links Chinese enterprises to illicit shipments in Ohio
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A nearly two-year federal investigation has culminated in more than two dozen indictments, including three United States citizens and 22 Chinese nationals, as well as four Chinese companies. The FBI and DEA traced the drugs from China to the streets of Southwest Ohio, with two individuals...
‘A lot of fear’: Ethiopian community grieves following Cincinnati shooting that killed 3
MT. WASHINGTON, Ohio (WKRC) — Cincinnati's Ethiopian community is in mourning and searching for answers. This comes after three people were shot and killed in Mt. Washington on Sunday. Araya Amsalu said all three belonged to the Mahdereselam Kidanemihret Ethiopian Orthodox Church. "Bemnet, who has been here the...
Scientists create multicolored glow-in-the-dark plants that can recharge
CINCINNATI (WKRC/CNN Newsource) - Scientists discovered a new way to create glow-in-the-dark plants that allows for brighter luminosity, multiple colors, and easier recharging. Scientists have long known that certain genes can be inserted into plants to give them a faint bioluminescence, but it could only glow green...
‘Think of the victims’: Survivor of deadly Fountain Square shooting returns 7 years later
CINCINNATI (WKRC) — Saturday marks seven years since a gunman opened fire in Fountain Square and the Fifth Third Building lobby, killing three and wounding two others. Whitney Austin, one of the survivors, has since dedicated her life to reducing gun violence. Austin was arriving for a meeting at...
‘I am truly touched by your random act of kindness’ Dayton neighbors rally to...
Claire Farr was 40 weeks pregnant when her community yarn library got some large donations. Claire and her husband, James Farr, are celebrating the generosity of their neighbors after the donations to the library – think of one of those standing community book libraries, but for yarn – following repeated thefts from...
Cincinnati Police Seek Public’s Help to Solve Aggravated Robbery at St. Teresa of Avila...
Last Tuesday, a brazen act of theft violated the sanctity of St. Teresa of Avila Church on Overlook Avenue. The Cincinnati Police Department, addressing the incident, disclosed that an aggravated robbery took place, leading to the subsequent misuse of the victim's credit cards at various convenience stores across the...
Motorcycle riders accused of taking part in Cincinnati street takeovers, drag racing
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Two men appeared in court, accused of taking part in street takeovers in Cincinnati. According to court papers, Dominick Stowers and Steven Wall were part of a group doing burnouts, drag racing and stunt driving while on motorcycles at different locations, including Reading Road on Aug. 23.
Man hospitalized after being shot multiple times in Cincinnati
WINTON HILLS, Ohio (WKRC) - A man was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a shooting in Winton Hills on Wednesday. It happened near Winneste Avenue and Craft Street. According to police, a 31-year-old man was shot multiple times. He was then taken to UC Medical Center for treatment. Police also...
