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...
Showers and Storms More Likely Thursday
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Our warm and windy pattern continues into Thursday. Temperatures will start in the mid 60s, and with a little more cloud cover, afternoon highs will be in the mid and upper 70s. A weak disturbance will increase our shower and storm chances throughout the day, and there is a MARGINAL (1 out of 5) risk that some of these storms could be...
Cincinnati residents threatened with eviction confront city amid investigation
Tenants in The Evanston Apartments allege a former property manager misused their rent money, leading to notices claiming they're behind on payments. Some spoke at a city council meeting Wednesday.
Padel club set to open as first on Cincinnati’s East Side
CINCINNATI (Cincinnati Business Courier) - The fast-growing sport of padel is coming to the East Side of Cincinnati for the first time. Two Cincinnati investors are ready to launch Club Padel in Newtown at the northeast corner of Church Street and Valley Avenue near Wags Park. The project will be...
1 hospitalized after industrial accident in NKY
WALTON, Ky. (WKRC) - One person was hospitalized following an industrial accident on Thursday. It happened around 2:15 a.m. at a Dollar General Distribution Center on Wenstrup Lane in Walton. Authorities confirmed one person was taken by ambulance to UC Medical Center for treatment.

















