FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY: Heavy rain, storms coming Sunday
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Widespread rain and thunderstorms that could be strong at times are expected Sunday, making it a FOX19 NOW First Alert Weather Day. This will have a big impact on outdoor plans and driving, according to the FOX19 NOW Weather Team. There is also a marginal risk for...
Advocates praise Cincinnati police chief for community efforts amid calls for resignation
WINTON HILLS, Ohio (WKRC) - While the city waits to see what the future holds for Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge, community activists have commended the chief for her efforts in engaging with the youth and enhancing safety measures in the city. Mitch Morris, founder of Save Our Youth: Kings...
TikTok prank at Great American Ball Park leads to serious charges
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A man accused of pretending to be a SWAT officer at Great American Ball Park and telling people he was taking them into custody for a TikTok video was arrested. Justin Simmons is charged with kidnapping and impersonating a police officer for the Sept. 23 incident. One...
The Most Delicious Chili in Ohio Is Waiting for You at Pleasant Ridge Chili
Ohio has a lot of iconic foods: buckeyes, pierogis, smoked ribs that drip onto your plate in sticky, sweet glory. All fine, all good. But when I think of Ohio and food in the same breath, the first thing I taste is chili… Cincinnati chili, specifically. This isn't your backyard chili, or a pot of […]
Police searching for wanted fugitive in Ohio
OHIO — Cincinnati Police District Three is seeking 35-year-old Jermell Hughes in connection with a felonious assault that occurred on October 8, 2025. Hughes is accused of firing two gunshots at a victim during an altercation in an attempt to cause serious physical harm. Hughes is described as a Black male, 5 feet 10...
Georgia murder suspect arrested in Greater Cincinnati after police pursuit
LOCKLAND, Ohio (WKRC) - A man is in the Hamilton County Jail awaiting extradition to face a murder charge in Georgia. Randall Williams also faces failure to comply and child endangering charges in Hamilton County. On Oct. 11, a woman called 911 in Statesboro, Georgia to report her 48-year-old son...
Ohio Woman, 23, Allegedly Killed by Her Friend During Game of Russian Roulette
Omarion Horne broke down in tears as prosecutors read a description of what they allege happened the night they say he fatally shot his friend Rachel Counts
CPS students react to proposed changes to Fountain Square, Government Square
People in the area said there are too many high school students standing in one place, some of whom don't like each other, which we were told can lead to problems and even fights.
Busy Tri-State road could get speed reduction help after series of crashes
READING, Ohio (WKRC) - Residents along Reading Road are calling for urgent safety measures following a series of crashes at the intersection of Reading and Galbraith roads. Don Lykins, a local property owner, described the road as a "racetrack," with vehicles often exceeding the 25 mph speed limit. Lykins, who has...
Rise in drug-resistant infections prompts urgent warning from specialists
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Infectious disease specialists are raising alarms over a significant increase in drug-resistant infections, which are proving difficult to treat with traditional methods. According to Dr. Stephen Blatt, medical director of infectious diseases at TriHealth, these infections are caused by bacteria...

















