Survivor of human trafficking opens up about her experience
CINCINNATI — Hundreds of people visited the University of Dayton for the SOAP event meant to get people to come together to fight human trafficking and locate missing youth. Human trafficking is a nationwide crisis, impacting all 50 states. “People that I knew would take me places and trade...
Crews battle structure fire in Clermont County for 6 1/2 hours
STONELICK TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WKRC) - A late-night structure fire in a Clermont County development kept crews working for hours. It was off state Route 132 in Batavia Township. Stonelick Township Fire, along with other departments, responded around 12:30 a.m. on mutual aid into Batavia Township to assist CJFED. Stonelick...
Why a century-old cafe is one of the best restaurants in Cincinnati
It was mid-December and we were having a bad night. My wife, our daughter and I had a strong difference in opinion regarding which Christmas tree to buy at a pricey greenhouse, leading all three of us to have varying degrees of meltdowns. After several heated arguments that led the Christmas tree seller to slip away...
Cincy ‘Mommy Makeover’ Turns Fatal, Husband Says Clinic ‘Dropped the Ball’
A Cincinnati family is demanding answers after what was supposed to be a routine cosmetic surgery ended with a young mother taken off life support and a community now rallying around her husband and children. Jeremy Tussey says his wife, Rachel, suffered a catastrophic complication after a cosmetic procedure at...
Grocery Outlet to close 3 ‘underperforming’ stores in Northeast Ohio
CLEVELAND — Grocery Outlet plans to close several of its Northeast Ohio stores as part of its move to shutter 36 "underperforming" locations nationwide. The California-based bargain retailer plans to close the below locations, according to posts on their individual Facebook pages:. Parma - 5721 Broadview Road. Lorain...
Wawa to Hit 12 Stores in Ohio
The chain is planning to open its 11th and 12th stores in the state this month. Wawa has announced the upcoming opening of two new stores in Ohio, located in the greater Cincinnati area. Notably, the openings will bring the retailer’s store count to 12 in Ohio — a new market that Wawa plans to put significant...
Planning Commission denies Fischer Homes Independence zoning
The Kenton County Planning Commission has denied a zoning change for a 178-unit development from Fischer Homes on a tract of land in Independence off KY-17. This is just north of the area where the new Publix grocery store is slated to open. Both planning commissioners and Independence residents expressed...
Ludlow city administrator, former police chief resigns
Scott Smith, current city administrator and former police chief of Ludlow, tendered his resignation as city administrator on Wednesday. Mayor Sarah Thompson made a social media announcement confirming his impending departure Friday morning. Smith’s last day as city administrator will be Wednesday, March 18. “Thank...
Indianapolis builder launches new Cincinnati community of luxury homes
WALNUT HILLS, Ohio (WKRC) - A new housing development is taking shape in Walnut Hills, where an Indianapolis home builder has created a community of modern single-family homes with high-end finishes. The development is called Everly. Homes in the community offer more than 2,400 square feet, with prices starting in...
Downtown Cincinnati’s Moerlein Lager House to change name
CINCINNATI (WKRC) — A big change is coming to a popular restaurant on Cincinnati's riverfront. Moerlein Lager House at The Banks is changing its name to Cincinnati Lager House to reflect an expanded focus. The evolution is meant to reflect the entire history of brewing in Cincinnati, starting in the early 1800s as...
