Historic Mercantile Building in Cincinnati transformed into apartments
CINCINNATI (WKRC) — The iconic Mercantile Building on Walnut Street in downtown Cincinnati has been transformed into a residential space, offering a unique opportunity for book lovers to live next to a historic landmark. Developers unveiled the converted building on Wednesday, which now features a range of studio,...
Northern Kentucky’s ‘Wheelchair Waver’ hospitalized after alleged DUI crash
CRESTVIEW HILLS, Ky. (WKRC) — A well-known Northern Kentucky man known as the "Wheelchair Waver" was hospitalized after an alleged DUI crash. Brad Fritz, affectionately known as the "Wheelchair Waver" on Facebook for his friendly waves to drivers along Turkeyfoot Road, is recovering in the hospital after being struck...
City officials attribute new programs for dip in violent crime
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - New police data presented on Wednesday showed a 3% dip in violent crime in Cincinnati within the last 28 days. The new data comes after a concerning uptick that occurred in the city last month. “We are not in a position to say, after just a week...
People Drive From All Over Ohio For The Outrageous Burgers At This No-Nonsense Restaurant
In a world of pretentious food trends and Instagram-bait creations, Wings and Rings in Lewis Center stands as a delicious rebellion. A place where burgers aren’t just meals, they’re monuments to what happens when simple ingredients meet serious culinary skill. Ohio has no shortage of burger joints. From...
Alert issued for missing Cincinnati man with memory issues
MADISONVILLE, Ohio (WKRC) - An alert has been issued for a man missing from his Madisonville home since Monday. Investigators say Clyde McCollum walked away from his Ravenna Street home on the morning of July 7 and has not returned. McCollum is 74-years-old, is 5'7" tall, and weighs 160 pounds....
Rumpke: Discarded battery, fireworks spark garbage fires in Tri-State
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Firefighters responded to two separate incidents in the Greater Cincinnati area after waste was improperly thrown away, causing fires, Rumpke officials said. The first incident occurred Tuesday after a lithium-ion battery was placed in the recycling which sparked a fire at the entrance of Rumpke’s...
Man critically hurt in Cincinnati double shooting
Ice detains now-former Cincinnati Children's Hospital Chaplain. Ice detains now-former Cincinnati Children's Hospital Chaplain. Cincinnati Public Schools holds special meeting to discuss budget. Updated: 8 hours ago. Cincinnati Public Schools holds special meeting to discuss budget. Leaders provide update on city...
Murder victim’s widow criticizes city on crime stats
Moser and Hawkins are both facing charges of murder, manslaughter and child endangerment. Mason first responders rescue a boy from a claw machine. First responders were able to open the back of the machine and get the kid out uninjured. 3 people found dead in Highland County. Updated: 2 hours...
18-year-old arrested in teen’s Cincinnati shooting from May
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - There's been an arrest for the shooting of a teenager back in May. Court documents say Demarzah Brown,18, got into an argument in the parking lot of Bud's Pony Keg on Galbraith Road in College Hill. Brown is accused of shooting the 16-year-old victim in the leg.
Police stepping up enforcement to combat high crime
CINCINNATI — Violent crime threatening public safety has police and city leaders taking action. Cincinnati police are stepping up enforcement and announcing new prevention strategies. Just two weeks ago, Cincinnati police put together a special task force to go up against a string of shootings and other violent...