Federal funding freeze puts Cincinnati Public Schools’ services, programs at risk
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - An abrupt federal funding freeze has left Cincinnati Public Schools in a state of limbo. On June 30, a memo sent from the U.S. Department of Education said the DOE will not disburse funding from the 2025 fiscal year to Title I, II, III and IV grant programs until they undergo additional review.
Cincinnati native, bar owner launches entertainment-focused fintech
CINCINNATI (Cincinnati Business Courier) - The co-owner of Nostalgia Wine & Jazz Lounge founded a fintech company focused on the creative and entertainment industries that is set to launch in Cincinnati later this year. Queen City native Tammie Scott started RiffPay, a company designed to streamline payment...
Cincinnati Rally for Detained Chaplain Escalates, Leads to Bridge Shutdown and Multiple Arrests
A heated protest in Cincinnati escalated into a confrontation between police and demonstrators on the evening of yesterday, resulting in multiple arrests. The conflict started as a support rally for Ayman Soliman, a former chaplain detained by ICE, which turned chaotic when protesters occupied the Roebling Bridge, as...
Portions of Alexandria Pike to be named Patrick J. Crowley Memorial Parkway; ceremony on...
Local and state leaders will gather on Wednesday, July 30, to honor the life and legacy of Northern Kentucky leader Patrick J. Crowley with the official dedication of the Patrick J. Crowley Memorial Parkway.
Expect heightened security measures at upcoming Greater Cincinnati fair
CHEVIOT, Ohio (WKRC) — Attendees of this year's Harvest Home Fair can expect heightened security measures as organizers aim to ensure a safe environment for all visitors. Identification will be checked upon entry to Cheviot Park, and visitors will be required to wear a bracelet while at the fair. Additionally, all...
Carjacking victim reports armed juveniles stole vehicle, police say
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - A carjacking victim told Cincinnati police a group of juveniles armed with guns stole his vehicle overnight. It happened at Debonair Court and Don Rich Court in Roselawn shortly before 2 a.m. Friday, according to Captain Stephen Bower. The vehicle was found abandoned minutes later nearby on...
Toddler found alone in flooded Ohio hotel room; father arrested
A man was arrested last weekend after police found his 2-year-old son alone in a flooded hotel room near Cincinnati.
Cincinnati man accused of running chop shop in car theft ring pleads guilty
A Cincinnati man has pleaded guilty to federal charges tied to accusations that he knowingly ran a chop shop and facilitated a multi-state car theft ring.
Widow Of Cop Allegedly Killed By Rodney Hinton Jr. Files Lawsuit, Says Family Is...
Rodney Hinton Jr. and his family are fighting for his freedom, and that takes money. Oftentimes, the average person doesn’t have cash on hand to properly defend themselves in court. When said person is Black, the community is inclined to help them get the best opportunity to get fairness from an unfair system.
Local child molester who targeted moms to find victims is sentenced
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A Loveland man investigators said targeted single moms to get access to young victims is heading to prison. A Hamilton County judge sentenced Keith Cruz to 15 years after he pleaded guilty to three counts of gross sexual imposition. Cruz was indicted in September of 2023. The...
