Trainer Pleads ‘Welfare’ Case Before FTC; HISA Alleges He Subjected Racehorse To ‘Very Painful...
Trainer Zvi Kriple has elevated a case of alleged "deprivation of care" to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), seeking a review of the two-year suspension imposed upon him by the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA). According to documents on the HISA rulings portal, Kriple failed to provide appropriate...
Ohio–Kentucky Border Weather Alert Sunday Night: Snow Showers and Gusty Winds Hit I-71
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Ohio — Damp pavement reflects streetlights this morning as mild air lingers across the Ohio Valley. It feels calm for now, but change is already in motion as a strong cold front lines up to the west. Clouds...
West Side woman arrested for allegedly kicking officer in groin, headbutting him
WESTWOOD, Ohio (WKRC) - A local woman is in jail for allegedly assaulting a police officer on Wednesday. It happened at an apartment in the 3200 block of Westbrook Drive in Westwood. It's believed that 25-year-old Tiye George allegedly pushed the officer before kicking him in the groin. Police said...
Behind the Doors at Florence Mall in Florence, KY: What’s Left May Surprise You.
In the mid-1970s, northern Kentucky was still finding out how fast a new highway could change a town. Florence Mall was built with that in mind. It was put up along Interstate 75 just south of Kentucky Route 18, about five miles from the Ohio border, right where people driving by could easily stop and shop.
Cincinnati Kwanzaa Committee marks 50th anniversary with week-long celebrations
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - The Cincinnati Kwanzaa Committee is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Kwanzaa in Cincinnati with a series of events that honor tradition, history, family, community, and culture. The kickoff event featured a tribute to African-American music in Cincinnati, highlighting "The Sound of the...
Ohio Actress Imani Smith, Known for Broadway’s ‘The Lion King,’ Found Dead in Suspected...
CINCINNATI, OHIO — The theater community is mourning the loss of 26-year-old Imani Smith, a Broadway performer known for her role as Young Nala in The Lion King, after she was found dead inside her Cincinnati residence in what police describe as a suspected murder-suicide involving her boyfriend, Andre Bennett, also...
Sunday Severe Threat Across Portions of Midwest & Midsouth
A cold front will move through portions of the Midwest & Midsouth, interacting with a moist airmass. This front will tap into warm air with dew points in the 50s and 60s. This combination will bring a threat for isolated severe storms on Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. Damaging winds will be the primary...
Cleves resident wins transparency lawsuit against village, mayor vows to appeal
Kyle Smith won a lawsuit against the Village of Cleves for improperly holding a closed executive session, but the village plans to appeal.
Tide Cleaners franchisee buys local 115-year-old dry cleaning business
CINCINNATI (Cincinnati Business Courier) - A portion of a more than 100-year-old Greater Cincinnati dry cleaning company is under new ownership. Consolidated Cleaners Inc., a Tide Cleaners franchisee, acquired Widmer’s dry cleaning business in a deal inked Dec. 9. Widmer’s, which debuted in 1910, will no longer offer...
Area overdose deaths continue declining, hit pre-epidemic numbers
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Hamilton County is experiencing a notable decline in drug overdose deaths, marking the fourth consecutive year of reductions. Preliminary figures estimate 180 overdose deaths for the year, a 35% decrease from 2024 and a 68% drop from the peak of 570 deaths in 2017, when the area had one of the...
