‘Entirely preventable’: Couple indicted for drowning death of 5-month-old baby
CINCINNATI — Hamilton County Prosecutor Connie Pillich announced the indictments of two people for the drowning death of their 5-month-old child, which occurred in May. Degary Burbridge, 19, and Kiara Nettles, 19, were indicted on charges of involuntary manslaughter, reckless homicide and child endangering. Pillich...
Woman in critical condition, man arrested after UTV/lawn mower accident in Boone County
FLORENCE, Ky (WXIX) -A woman is in critical condition, and a man was arrested after an accident involving a UTV and a lawn mower in Boone County on Sunday, according to a Kentucky citation. The incident was first reported as an ATV accident. Robert Cooper is facing multiple charges, including...
Clifton street takeover sparks safety concerns, calls for city intervention
While WCPO is still working to get official information from police about what happened Sunday, several Clifton business owners received an email from CPD saying officers arrested eight people.
We saw the new ‘Superman’ movie. How much is Cincinnati’s Union Terminal in it?
A Cincinnati icon makes its big screen debut in the new “Superman” film , director James Gunn’s take on the classic DC Comics superhero that stars David Corenswet in the red cape . Union Terminal was roundly cheered at a special advanced screening of the film in Cincinnati, when the distinctive half-dome appeared as...
Man accused of killing OTR business owner had 66 discipline violations in prison
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Mordecia Black, who was released from prison in January and was accused of killing an Over-the-Rhine business owner, had nearly 70 discipline violations during his nearly nine years in prison. Black, who was not on parole but under post-release control, allegedly cut off his ankle bracelet and...
Black Bear’s Tour Through Greater Cincinnati Neighborhoods Captivates and Concerns Residents
Greater Cincinnati communities have reported multiple sightings of a black bear, creating a stir among residents in the tri-state area. According to LOCAL12, Greenhills Police Chief Jim Howarth was surprised by the appearance of the bear, caught by an officer's in-car camera during a routine patrol at around 1:30...
ATF offering cash to fight city’s surge in violent crime
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Cash rewards are being offered by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in an effort to stop violent crime in Cincinnati. In partnership with the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the Cincinnati Police Department, the ATF is offering rewards of up to $2,500 for information leading to...
1 victim found at scene, another turns up at hospital after shooting in OTR
OVER-THE-RHINE, Ohio (WKRC) - Two people were hospitalized following a shooting Tuesday. It happened around 12:45 a.m. near the intersection of Green Street and Vine Street in Over-the-Rhine. According to authorities, one man, who is said to be in his early to mid-twenties, was found shot at the scene. Police...
New ‘Superman’ movie features multiple Cincinnati landmarks; local fans get early showing
CINCINNATI (WKRC) — The new "Superman" movie is set to soar into theaters this Friday, but some lucky local fans got an early glimpse on Monday. Film Cincinnati hosted an advanced screening of the film, which features scenes shot at the city's iconic Union Terminal and the Lytle Tunnel. The terminal served as the...
Suspect in custody after being accused of firing at officers, police say
A person is in custody after being accused of firing a gun at officers in Ohio on Friday.