Northern Kentucky man sentenced to 12 years for cocaine trafficking, firearm possession
COVINGTON, Ky. (WKRC) - Osvaldo Pardo, a 33-year-old resident of Florence, has been sentenced to 144 months in prison by Chief U.S. District Judge David Bunning. Pardo was convicted for possession with intent to distribute over 500 grams of cocaine and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking.
Hamilton police seek assistance locating missing woman
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Police are seeking the public‘s help in locating a missing woman, the Hamilton Police Department said. Chelsey Sears, 34, was last seen on South 11th Street, according to a post from HPD. Sears is described as being 4’11” and 170 lbs. Police said she...
Three shootings in the Tri-State in less than 24 hours
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Since Friday evening, Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky have seen three shootings resulting in injuries. The three shootings all occurred within 24 hours. The first shooting happened in Newport around 10:23 p.m. Friday, according to Newport police. In a press release, officers say they were...
Cincinnati event provides beds to 50 local children
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Thousands of children in the community go to sleep each night on floors, couches or crowded with family members. That changed on Saturday for 50 local kids who received beds at the Hope to Dream event held at the Reds Youth Academy. The annual event, hosted by...
Greater Cincinnati woman allegedly hid handgun underneath infant during police search
CHEVIOT, Ohio (WKRC) - A woman was arrested after she allegedly hindered a police investigation by hiding a pistol beneath her 3-week-old baby. According to an affidavit from the Hamilton County Municipal Court, probation officers were conducting a search on the apartment of Ti'Osherai Hopkins and her boyfriend on...
Cincinnati breaks ground on new MLK memorial to open in 2026
The daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Dr. Bernice King, joined Avondale leaders for a groundbreaking ceremony for a memorial in her father’s honor. The Light of Hope memorial will replace one built in 1987 and removed in 2017 during construction of the I-71 interchange, MLK Jr. Drive, and Reading Road...
Cincinnati man wins $50,000 from Ohio Lottery scratch-off ticket
MILFORD, Ohio (WKRC) - A stop at a convenience store in Milford turned into a life-changing moment for one lucky customer. The man purchased a $5 Cash Explosion 25x ticket and walked away with a $50,000 prize. After federal and state tax withholdings, the winner will receive approximately $36,000. He...
Judge: Lawsuit will proceed against Cincinnati, police chief, fired captain
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - A federal lawsuit will proceed against the city of Cincinnati, Police Chief Teresa Theetge and the veteran captain she fired, newly filed court records show. U.S. District Court Judge Matthew McFarland dismissed half of the eight claims in Officer Toni Nash’s October 2024 suit. He believes,...
Cincinnati Animal Care to offer free microchips for first 100 pets
Analyst weighs in on ‘cybersecurity incident’ that disrupted some Middletown services. Analyst weighs in on ‘cybersecurity incident’ that disrupted some Middletown services.
Ohio cannabis market anticipates major boost with introduction of pre-roll joint sales
CINCINNATI (WKRC) — As Ohio's legal adult-use cannabis market marks just over a year since its inception, a significant product is set to hit dispensary shelves: cannabis pre-rolled cigarettes, or joints. Dispensary operators report a high demand for the product, which has been absent from Ohio's market but is...