Cincinnati woman turns 100, celebrated by 40-plus descendants and a lifetime of adventure
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - As Betty Volz turns 100, her family celebrates a milestone that spans generations — and a life defined by motion, faith and deep devotion to the people she loves. Volz turns 100 on May 17, surrounded by a large family that includes eight children and more...
One Visit To This Kentucky Candy Shop And You’ll Be Hooked For Life
There are addictions that improve your life, and then there’s discovering Schneider’s Sweet Shop in Bellevue, Kentucky. One taste of their homemade confections and you’ll understand why people plan their entire week around a visit. Let’s be honest: most of us have a complicated relationship with sugar....
The River: Camp Day and first excursion onto forbidden Licking River; glorious summer ahead
Capt. Don is away on personal business this week, so we are republishing this column which first appeared on May 19, 2019. He expects to return to his storytelling next week. The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with the river — from discove
Pedestrian killed in NKY crash, captain says
FORT WRIGHT, Ky. (WXIX) — A pedestrian was killed Friday night after they were hit by a vehicle on Madison Pike, according to Capt. Gary Helton with Kenton County police. Officers were called to the 3300 block of Madison Pike around 11:12 p.m. for the report of a crash with injuries.
Rob Schneider brings stand-up tour to Cincinnati
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Rob Schneider is bringing his stand-up comedy tour to Cincinnati this summer, with a live show set for Saturday, July 11 at Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati. Tickets are on sale at hardrockcasinocincinnati.com and via Ticketmaster. Schneider’s career spans decades across stand-up comedy, television and f
Man in critical condition after shooting at NKY bar, police search for suspect
COVINGTON, Ky. (WKRC) - A shooting at a bar in Northern Kentucky left a man in critical condition, with police still searching for the suspect. According to a release from the Covington Police Department, officers were dispatched to Hat Trick's Bar for a report of a shooting at 1:18 a.m. on May 17.
Closing down sales hit At Home location as bosses confirm July shutter date
AT Home bosses have confirmed a store closure is coming this summer. After filing for bankruptcy last year, At Home said it would close 31 locations, up from an initially...
Roebling Riverfront Throwdown: Free Thursday Concerts Crank Up Cincinnati Summer
Rockin' the Roebling, the free Thursday night concert series on the riverfront, is back on the Cincinnati summer calendar. The series runs every Thursday from May 21 through Sept. 10, stacking up 17 weeks of live local bands, food vendors and beer gardens on the Schmidlapp Event Lawn just outside the Cincinnati Lager H
Army Snubs Cincy Women’s Color Guard In Eden Park Tribute Dustup
The U.S. Army has told Cincinnati organizers it will not send a female color guard to an Eden Park ceremony honoring women who served, a move organizers say is tied to new Pentagon directives under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The decision, which organizers describe as a sudden reversal after weeks of fast progress,
This Ohio Monument Hides A Powerful Piece Of History In A Quiet Place
Some historic places announce themselves with crowds and grand entrances. This quiet hilltop in Ohio takes a softer approach, letting the trees, the river view, and the monument slowly pull you into a presidential story that many travelers pass without noticing. A short presidency left a surprisingly long shadow. Willi

















