Public safety, increased revenue, avoiding layoffs among Cincinnati budget priorities
Cincinnati City Council wants to avoid layoffs and protect public safety in the next fiscal year budget, despite an expected $29.5 million deficit in the general fund. All general fund departments were asked to estimate a 5.1% cut; several department directors said cuts that deep would require leaving vacant positions open, but also laying off current employees — that includes the police department.
Resident treated for smoke inhalation at fire
FORT MITCHELL, Ky. (WXIX) - A resident was treated for smoke inhalation at an early morning house fire in Northern Kentucky, a fire official tells FOX19 NOW. It happened in the 2500 block of Avon Drive in Fort Mitchell, where flames broke out shortly after 3 a.m. Tuesday, according to a Kenton County dispatch supervisor.
Covington boutique to give women-owned businesses a retail foothold
Muse Boutique is a new retail incubator in Covington supporting 17 women-owned, product-based businesses. The space offers below-market rent and prime storefront access to help entrepreneurs reach customers. Businesses like Cora’s Cakery will use the model to test retail demand without full storefront costs. Entrepreneur Shaucuana Knight is returning...
Former CMHA property manager investigated as residents allege misuse of rent
An investigation is underway into a former CMHA property manager after residents at The Evanston received notices claiming they are behind on rent. Some tenants said their rent money was misused.
The Adorable Small-Town Candy Shop In Kentucky That’s Worth The Drive
There’s a special kind of magic that happens when you combine sugar, chocolate, and people who actually care about what they’re making, and that magic is alive and well at Schneider’s Sweet Shop in Bellevue, Kentucky. This isn’t just another candy store trying to separate you from...
NKY home nearly a total loss after catching fire: officials
FORT MITCHELL, Ky. (WKRC) - A home in Northern Kentucky caught fire Tuesday. It happened around 3:30 a.m. at a home on Avon Drive in Fort Mitchell. There were no injuries in connection with the fire. Officials said the home is “close to” a total loss and confirmed that the Red Cross was contacted.
Indiana fugitive arrested in Charleston
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) – A man wanted in Indiana was arrested after allegedly making inappropriate gestures and comments to an underage girl in West Virginia. Charleston Police said an inappropriate incident happened Sunday at a gas station in the Kanawha City area of Charleston. Austin Davis, 30, of Florence,...
Cincinnati police ask for help identifying suspect in Hartwell homicide
The Cincinnati Police Department is asking the public to help identify a person connected to a February homicide in Hartwell.
The Strokes to stop in Cincinnati this summer as part of global tour
The Grammy Award-winning rock band will hit Riverbend Music Center on July 14, in between headlining performances at Bonnaroo and Outside Lands.
Strong’s Brick Oven Pizzeria reopens in Newport
Following nearly nine months of suspended operations due to a relocation, Strong’s Brick Oven Pizzeria in Newport is open for business at its new location on Monmouth Street. On April 12, Strong’s announced on Facebook that it was officially open for business at 708 Monmouth St., the former JerZee’s...
















