Former NKY superintendent banned from future roles for not reporting teacher misconduct
NEWPORT, KY (WKRC) — The Newport superintendent who stepped away from the district earlier in 2025 is now barred from being a superintendent in Kentucky. Tony Watts stepped away from his superintendent role after a disagreement with the school board. Watt's attorney, Ed Massey, said Watts and the board did not agree...
Four siblings adopted by Ohio family ahead of Thanksgiving
One Ohio couple made Thanksgiving unforgettable by adopting four siblings, keeping them together and expanding their growing family.
New Vintage Store Brings Retro Looks to Vine Street in Over-the-Rhine
A new curated vintage clothing store is bringing the style and aesthetic of the ‘80s, ‘90s and Y2K to Over-the-Rhine. Vine Street Vintage opened at 1511 Vine St. on Nov. 15. The shop is the second brick-and-mortar resale operation from duo James Leach and Jackson Baltes, who also own 502 Thrifts in Louisville.
New club in OTR is taking extra steps after several late-night shootings in area
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - A new club that’s preparing to open Thursday in Over-the-Rhine along Elm Street, but the business owners want to set the record straight after several shootings happened at another nightclub down the road. The owner of Sharkz, Mohammed Rashden, said he is opening this club to...
Urban raccoons may be on the path to domestication, study suggests
UNDATED (WJAR/CNN/CNN Newsource/WKRC) - Urban raccoons could be on the path to domestication, according to a recent study. New research indicates that raccoons living in cities are showing signs of becoming more comfortable around humans and could potentially become domesticated. An assistant professor at the...
Michigan church attack victim pleads with Cincinnati athletic director to address ‘hurtful, hateful chanting’
After experiencing hate firsthand, this victim says chants about the Church of Jesus Christ are "crippling and personal."
Cincinnati plans to move its daytime winter shelter, raising concerns from some
The City of Cincinnati is moving the location of its extreme winter weather center, but a community advocate is concerned about how safety may be at risk.
At least eight cars damaged by fires at auto lot
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - An investigation is underway after at least eight car were damaged in fires at a Cincinnati auto lot overnight, according to Cincinnati police. Officers and firefighters responded to Dealer Auto Auction on City Centre Drive in Carthage shortly before 2:30 a.m. Wednesday. A passerby alerted police...
As God as my witness, turkeys CAN fly
Even if you've never watched the sitcom WKRP in Cincinnati, there's one line you're probably familiar with. “As God as my witness, I thought turkeys could fly.”. That’s Dayton native Gordon Jump as Mr. Carlson, owner of the fictional radio station, after a promotion that’s not gone as envisioned.
Ohio Couple’s Journey: Local Woman Stands by Husband Through Wrongful Conviction and Release
Charmaine Willis supported her husband, Karl Willis, during his imprisonment for the 1998 murder of 13-year-old Maurice Purifie in Ohio. Karl Willis and co-defendant Wayne Braddy, Jr. maintained their innocence throughout their 23 years in prison. They were released in 2023 after the Ohio Innocence Project (OIP) at...
