More than 30 people displaced after NKY apartment fire, officials say
COVINGTON, Ky. (WXIX) - The American Red Cross confirmed that 34 people were displaced after a fire ripped through an apartment building in Covington Friday afternoon. The fire was reported just before 1 p.m. on the 700 block of Edgecliff Road. According to Red Cross officials, the fire impacted 13...
Ohio Man Charged In Connection To A Social Media Scam
A Cincinnati, Ohio, man was charged in connection with a social media scam that resulted in an Oak Grove woman losing $2,600. Oak Grove Police say 54-year-old Felix Kouame pretended to be from “Apple Support” and convinced a woman to send money through Cash App, claiming it was needed to activate her Apple business account.
Petition to change hiring, firing process of police & fire chiefs approved
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - The proposed petition that would change the way Cincinnati fire and police chiefs are hired and fired is moving forward. According to former Cincinnati Vice Mayor Christopher Smithermann, the city approved the language of the proposed referendum Friday, April 17. Now that the petition has been approved,...
Plea negotiations underway in criminal case against man who shot teen outside Joe Mixon’s...
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Plea negotiations are underway in Hamilton County’s criminal case against the man charged with shooting a teenager outside now-former Bengals star Joe Mixon’s house, according to his defense attorney. Lamonte Brewer was set to appear in court on Friday to enter a plea or have...
Man accused of raping woman, injuring officer in Clermont County held on $1M bond
CLERMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WKRC) - A man arrested after injuring an officer faces additional charges of rape, vehicular assault and gross sexual imposition. That's on top of the charges Keon Humphries, 32, already faced from his April 7 arrest in Clermont County. In all, he faces 19 counts. A man...
Police searching for wanted fugitive in Ohio
OHIO — Authorities in southwest Ohio are asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted for a felony parole violation. According to Greater Cincinnati Crime Stoppers, Mark Johnson, 42, is currently wanted by the Ohio Adult Parole Authority. Officials say Johnson is facing a felony parole violation after originally being charged with a […] The post Police searching for wanted fugitive in Ohio first...
3CDC to acquire vacant, former Garfield Suites Hotel for $3.75M
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - One of Cincinnati’s top development firms will acquire and redevelop a vacant 16-story tower that sits in the Central Business District. The Cincinnati Center City Development Corp. (3CDC) has entered a purchasing agreement to buy the former Garfield Suites Hotel for $3.75 million, a spokesperson tells FOX19 NOW.
Piatt Park transformation included in 3CDC’s $128M development plan
The Piatt Park transformation is part of a $128 million development plan led by 3CDC in downtown Cincinnati. The project aims to modernize the historic park while preserving key features and improving accessibility. It is included in a broader strategy that combines public space upgrades with mixed-use development. Planning is ongoing, and a construction timeline has not yet been finalized.
Woman reportedly crashes into motorcycle, vehicle she was driving reported as stolen
MAGOFFIN COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - A northern Kentucky woman was arrested following an incident where police said she crashed into a motorcycle in Magoffin County. The crash happened on Monday on West Maple Street in Salyersville. Police say when they arrived, the vehicle Lanna Lea Bowling, 55, of Covington, was...
Historic Franklin Township farm plans to add more flowers, wildlife
Farm owner Joby Houck secured a national grant to help add wildflowers, natural grasses, pollinators and a future butterfly habitat to his property.
