Local jail to open as warming center amid winter weather
The Butler County Jail will be opening as a warming center during the winter storm and will activate the Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
Greater Cincinnati man convicted of fatally shooting his neighbor
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A jury convicted a Whitewater Township man of shooting and killing his neighbor in 2024. Cole Hornsby faces 25 years to life when he's sentenced next month on murder, felonious assault and tampering with evidence charges. Hornsby shot and killed Teddy Block on Kilby Ave. after Block...
Cincinnati Police Seek Assistance in Locating Suspects After Theft at Local YMCA
The Cincinnati Police Department is on the hunt for suspects following a brazen theft and damaging spree at a local YMCA. According to a social media post by the Cincinnati Police Department, the incident occurred at the YMCA facility located at 3159 Montana Ave., on December 10, 2025, and has left community members...
Classic Cincinnati theater to return as community arts center
A major renovation of Mohawk’s historic Imperial Theatre is set to continue in 2026. Once a popular vaudeville theater on the edge of Over-the-Rhine, the venue has been vacant since its closure in the 1970s. Now, a coalition of neighborhood advocates is pushing for the site’s renewal as a local arts hub.
A celebration of our river heritage
Cincinnati hosted America’s River Roots, a riverboat celebration showcasing the nation’s inland waterways heritage, in October 2025. The event featured American riverboats of all sizes, with the vessels serving as the focal point of the gathering. Over five full days, America’s River Roots brought Cincinnati’s Ohio...
Winter storm to blanket Tri-State: Latest on timing, accumulation totals
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A powerful winter storm is expected to move into the Tri-State this weekend, bringing the potential for heavy snowfall and hazardous travel conditions. Meteorologist Tera Blake said snow is forecast to begin Saturday afternoon. "Make sure you're home by 8 o'clock so that you're not having to deal...
Hanky Pankys Are a Midwestern Classic Straight from the 80s
These cheesy, meaty appetizers are a Midwestern classic perfect for parties and game days. Rye or pumpernickel party bread creates a sturdy, flavorful base for every bite. You can assemble and freeze hanky pankys ahead, then bake them off straight from the freezer. The party appetizers that instantly transport me...
How much snow will Cincinnati get? Maps show predicted totals
A major winter storm is expected to sweep across Greater Cincinnati this weekend, bringing snow, sleet, ice and dangerously cold temperatures. The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a winter storm warning for Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana, which will be in effect from 10 a.m....
The case of the missing DAAP statues
Alan Marrero, an alum of the University of Cincinnati’s (UC) College of Design, Art, Architecture and Planning (DAAP), was in for a surprise when he learned that one of his college projects is currently sitting on a ledge in downtown Cincinnati’s Contemporary Arts Center (CAC) as a part of a UC DAAP exhibition –...
Local woman charged after alleged assault with go-kart neck brace, also shoved teen
SPRINGDALE, Ohio (WKRC) - A 26-year-old woman, Jabriona Carr, is facing charges after allegedly striking a woman in the face with a go-kart neck brace at Full Throttle Adrenaline Park in Springdale. Police reported that Carr was arrested on Thursday following the incident. According to employees, Carr became upset...
