Local mom avoids amputation and walks again after groundbreaking ankle surgery
CINCINNATI (WKRC) — A young mother is crediting a team of surgeons at Christ Hospital with what she describes as a miracle after they saved her limb by creating a new ankle. Meg Bungenstock, a preschool teacher, faced the possibility of amputation when she could no longer walk, stand, or put pressure on her lower limb.
2 ounces of fentanyl seized during area undercover drug investigation
Montgomery has since been charged with possession of drugs and tampering with evidence.
Cincinnati’s Black Family Reunion returns for its 37th year
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Cincinnati Black Family Reunion kicked off Thursday for a weekend full of fun and education. The four-day event celebrates the Black community and offers a variety of benefits, including a parade, live music, workshops, and more. Saturday and Sunday are two of the biggest days for the...
Police searching for wanted fugitive in Ohio
OHIO — Cincinnati Police District Four is seeking the public’s help in locating a man wanted for multiple criminal offenses, including robbery, burglary, and theft. Authorities identified the suspect as 26-year-old Dante Shepard, a Black male, 5 feet 8 inches tall, and weighing approximately 300 pounds. Shepard is...
One person dead, two injured following vehicle crash in Ohio
OHIO — The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that left one person dead and two others injured Sunday afternoon in Warren County. Troopers said the crash happened at about 12:29 p.m. on Dixie Highway, just south of Manchester Road. According to investigators, a 2005 Buick LaCrosse driven by...
Drivers face $100 fine for simply parking on street if they don’t follow ‘two...
DRIVERS face fines of $100 for simply parking on the street - in a rule that applies to all driveways. A change to a major city’s parking ordinance could cause a host of issues for motorists - but comes after some homeowners complained of being “trapped”. According...
Butler County Residents Applauded for Aid in Identifying Suspects via Social Media Collaboration
In a show of collective alertness and responsibility, the Butler County community stood as a unified front in the face of injustice. The Butler County Sheriff's Office took to social media to express gratitude towards its online followers for their pivotal role in helping to identify two individuals of interest. The...
Pickup truck, car involved in head-on crash in Clermont County
BETHEL, Ohio (WKRC) - A pickup truck and a car were involved in a head-on crash Saturday. It happened at 7:25 p.m. on SR-133 in Bethel, Ohio. According to officials, three people were hurt in the crash but are expected to recover. An investigation is ongoing.
Cincinnati Police seek help identifying assault suspect from downtown brawl
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Cincinnati Police are trying to identify yet another suspect in the downtown brawl on July 26. According to police, he is wanted as part of a felonious assault investigation from the brawl at 4th and Elm streets at about 3 a.m. Seven other suspects have been charged...
Driver accused of hitting, killing pedestrian in Cincinnati intersection
WEST PRICE HILL, Ohio (WKRC) - A driver is now charged with hitting a pedestrian in West Price Hill, who later died from his injuries. Stephen McGowan was crossing Glenway Avenue near Overlook in a marked crosswalk on March 3. Joseph Steimle was headed south on Glenway when he struck...