Local police chief claims to be ICE, enters multiple area schools, district says
The officer claimed to be conducting wellness checks.
Kenton County judge orders Covington sober living facility to shut down
COVINGTON, KY (WXIX) — A Kenton County judge has ordered a sober living facility in Covington to stop operating, according to a Kenton County Circuit Court complaint. The city says Twin Rails Sober Living on Madison Avenue failed to meet state and local standards for recovery residences, even after being given extra time to fix problems.
Woman arrested after police responding to wreck discover car had been reported stolen
SALYERSVILLE, Ky. — Things went from bad to worse for woman who rear-ended a motorcycle in Salyersville, when police discovered the car she had been driving had been reported stolen. Salyersville Police were called to West Maple Street just before 10 p.m. Monday, where they found a 2019 Toyota...
State Attorney General arrests Campbell County PVA
Campbell County Property Valuation Administrator Daniel Braun was arrested by the Kentucky Office of the Attorney General on Thursday, April 16. Braun was booked into the Campbell County Detention Center, according to jail tracker, because he procured or promoted the “use of a minor by electronic means.”. Kentucky Revised...
Alexandria Police Department investigation leads to multiple arrests
ALEXANDRIA, Ky. (WKYT) - Alexandria police say they made several arrests for distributing illegal THC vape cartridges to minors at local schools, among other charges. The Alexandria Police Department searched a resident with a warrant April 15 after a months long investigation. Police say they arrested Fares J. Radel, Michelle...
Local woman loses $80K in romance scam, says heartbreak nearly cost her life
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - An 80-year-old woman says a romance scam didn’t just cost her more than $80,000 — it nearly cost her life. Jean Schoney is now sharing her story in hopes of warning others how quickly online relationships can turn into financial and emotional devastation. “I was...
Mystery ‘ICE’ Officer Walks Into Cincinnati Schools, District Moves Quickly To Calm Parents
On Wednesday, Cincinnati Public Schools alerted families that an out-of-town law enforcement officer, who said they worked for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, had entered several district schools to carry out wellness checks. The district told parents the officer did not ask to see or interact with any students and that there was no direct contact with students.
Greater Cincinnati restaurant to close after nearly 5 years as building is sold
LATONIA, Ky. (WKRC) - Granny’s Latonia Diner is closing after nearly five years serving as a neighborhood gathering spot. “This comes so sad but after almost 5 years serving the community we will be closing tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. and it will be our last time we are open,” the diner said in a message announcing the closure, citing the sale of the leased...
Man could face life in prison after being convicted in fatal 2023 Cincinnati shooting
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A man convicted in a deadly shooting in Mount Auburn was sentenced to 21 years to life in prison. A judge sentenced Jarel Jones on a murder and felonious assault conviction. Jones was arrested for killing Joslynn Brown in her Mount Auburn apartment building in February 2023....
Cincinnati police seek 3 men after downtown fight ends with shots fired
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Cincinnati police are asking for the public’s help identifying three men involved in a downtown altercation that ended in gunfire. The incident occurred around 1 a.m. April 12 in the 200 block of East Seventh Street, according to Cincinnati police. Investigators said the men were involved...

















