A Black Man Thought He Was a High School Dropout, But the Records Told...
For nearly four decades, Shawn Hughes carried what he believed was one of the biggest disappointments of his life. The Cincinnati man thought he had failed to graduate from high school in 1986. Suggested Reading. But he was completely wrong. At 58 years old, Hughes began studying to earn his...
Highland Heights councilmember’s arrest cited as possible conflict of interest
Several Highland Heights City Council members asked Jesse Hockenbury to voluntarily remove himself from future meetings after his arrest on misdemeanor sexual abuse charges earlier this year. The request was made at Tuesday’s city council meeting, with councilmember Hockenbury cited as posing a potential conflict of in
‘Do Not Drive’ warning issued for thousands of Ford vehicles
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A "Do Not Drive" warning was issued for thousands of Ford vehicles as part of a recall regarding an issue that could cause a "loss of vehicle control." According to a recall from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, thousands of Ford vehicles were recalled after the manufacturer learn
CBP finds shipment of illegal hatching eggs in Cincinnati
CINCINNATI, Ohio — A shipment of illegal eggs was intercepted by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists at Cincinnati’s Port of Entry. Agents inspected and seized a shipment arriving from Germany containing 337 hatching eggs placed in foam layers on May 27, according to a new release from
VA medical centers to gain instant access to veterans’ Defense Department records
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - VA medical centers will soon be able to instantly access veterans’ Department of Defense records for the first time. The change is expected to go live June 6 using a new app called My Healthy Vet. Zach Sage, director of the Cincinnati VA Medical Center, said...
‘Still has its natural beauty’: Restoration begins at historic Cincinnati church
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A historic church that has served Walnut Hills for more than a century is undergoing major renovations aimed at preserving the building and its legacy for future generations. First Baptist Church of Walnut Hills has long been a gathering place for the community, and for Minister Aaron...
Man indicted in $1.5M fraud scheme in Butler County that spanned 6 years
The state of Ohio is accusing Robert H. Haley, of Rosemont Avenue, in Cincinnati, of stealing more than $1.5 million.
Wayne Township resident hopes intersection improvement keeps crashes down
ODOT data reports there have been 16 crashes at the intersection of State Routes 131 and 133 from 2021 to 2025. The intersection is going from a two-way stop to a four-way stop later in June.
3 displaced after porch fire spreads into Cincinnati home
EVANSTON, Ohio (WKRC) - Firefighters battled a porch fire that spread into a single-family home in Evanston, causing an estimated $200,000 in damage and displacing three people. Fire companies responded to a report of a porch fire at 3422 Trimble Road. Crews arrived around 5:43 p.m. and found heavy fire...
Cincy Landlords and HOAs Nailed for Freezing Out Disabled Neighbors
A new report from a Cincinnati fair-housing watchdog says renters’ associations, homeowners’ associations, and many landlords are quietly putting up roadblocks for people with disabilities. Secret-shop tests and complaint intake data point to what some neighbors might shrug off as minor hassles - rules around reserved
