Man was found guilty of murder. But the judge threw out jury’s verdict
A man who was found guilty of murder, then a month later saw the judge throw out the jury’s verdict will remain out on bond while he awaits another trial. The case against Kenneth Thompson, 33, involves an extremely unusual set of circumstances. Among them: The same jurors who found him guilty in November 2025 said...
The Overlooked Southern Town That’s Home To Kroger’s Biggest Deli
This small Kentucky town is home to Kroger's largest deli, a new concept that could serve as a blueprint for future stores in additional markets.
Winter Weather Advisory canceled
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - The Winter Weather Advisory has been canceled for the entire Tri-State. Wednesday afternoon will be windy with gusts up to 40 mph and much warmer, the weather team says. This will wind up being the warmest day of the week. The high temperature is expected to climb...
Vacant factory in Covington to get new life
Eight acres of empty factory is being called the next stage of Covington's revitalization. The Northern Kentucky Port Authority is buying the Duro Bag plant on Madison Avenue. Executive Director Christine Russell says the Port is getting funding help from the city, Kenton County, the Catalytic Fund and BE NKY Growth...
Driver killed in wrong-way crash on I-74 in Cincinnati
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Cincinnati police are investigating a fatal wrong-way crash that killed one person early Tuesday near Colerain Avenue. Officers said a Chevrolet Traverse was traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes around 3 a.m. when it collided with a Subaru Outback. The 43-year-old driver of the Outback was...
Historic Over-the-Rhine church St. Francis Seraph to close this summer
The church, known for its basement burial crypts, is the original site of the oldest Catholic church in the Greater Cincinnati area.
NKY chili parlors roll out deals for Cincinnati Chili Week
Correction: This article was updated to reflect that Gold Star has yet to unveil its deals for Cincinnati Chili Week 2026. As Cincinnati Chili Week approaches, chili parlors in Northern Kentucky are providing special deals and discounts in honor of the annual event. Cincinnati Chili Week runs from Feb. 23...
Loved ones come together to honor father of 7 killed in I-71 crash
Green, gold and silver balloons filled the sky Tuesday as family and friends gathered to remember Darnell McKinney Jr., one of two people killed in a head-on crash on Interstate 71 Monday afternoon.
Dive team recovers man’s body from area lake
Rescuers recovered a man’s body from an area lake on Monday.
Cincinnati’s new music venue promises fan experience revolution, economic boost
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (CSO) and Music & Event Management Inc. (MEMI) have released new details for The Farmer Music Center, a state-of-the-art outdoor venue planned along the Ohio Riverfront, adjacent to Riverbend Music Center, and scheduled to open in spring 2027. It will be built on...

















