
Kentucky police searching for runaway inmate
NEWPORT, Ky. (WKRC) — Kentucky State Police are searching for a runaway inmate, who they say walked away from a work detail on Wednesday on

Police bloodhound sniffs out missing 3-year-old with autism in less than 30 minutes
MILTON, Fla. — Deputies in the Florida Panhandle say they were able to find a special needs child who had gone missing in a wooded

Man dies after trying to swim across Licking River
WILDER, Ky. (WKRC) – A man was found unresponsive on the banks of the Licking River on Tuesday after he was said to have attempted

Man taken into custody after making threats toward officers, himself in Lawrenceburg, deputies say
LAWRENCEBURG, Ind. — A man was taken into custody Wednesday after making threats toward officers and himself, according to the Dearborn County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies

Police department helps mentor youth with Lead to Read program
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Maj. Mark Folsom and the Kansas City Police Department have found a different way to do police work. “I think most

NKY police, FBI address internet threat targeting Kentucky schools
The Boone County Sheriff’s Office and FBI Louisville are addressing an internet threat targeting schools in Kentucky and Arkansas. Investigators said it came from outside

60 arrested in Kentucky after multi-state DEA meth bust
60 people were arrested in Kentucky after a United States Drug Enforcement Administration drug bust of more than 800 pounds of methamphetamine. The arrests were

Prosecutor: Officer cleared, suspect charged with attempted murder in Sharonville hotel shooting
SHARONVILLE, Ohio — An officer has been cleared of criminal charges after shooting a man accused of holding his daughter hostage at a hotel in

Roebling Bridge has reopened following monthslong emergency closure
CINCINNATI — After months of closures, Cincinnati’s iconic Roebling Bridge has reopened. The John A. Roebling Bridge reopened around 10:30 a.m. Friday, allowing use by

1 dead, multiple injured in massive gas line explosion in Kentucky
LINCOLN COUNTY, Ky. (WLEX) — One person is dead and multiple others are injured after a thunderous gas explosion in Kentucky that sent flames hundreds

President Donald Trump’s visit to Cincinnati: Here’s what we know so far
President Donald Trump on Thursday will make his seventh visit to the Greater Cincinnati region since he announced his presidential candidacy in 2015. Every presidential

Suspect tries to escape after Dayton, Ky. robbery and chase
DAYTON, Ky. (WKRC) – Police arrested a suspect in a store robbery after a chase and a crash. Howard Reed, 40, faces robbery, wanton endangerment,

Newport SkyWheel gets approval to start construction on riverfront
NEWPORT, Ky. — The Newport SkyWheel is one step closer to making its debut on the riverfront. The U.S. Army of Engineers approved Newport’s permit

NKY police warn residents after reports of phone scammers pretending to be officers
NEWPORT, Ky. — The Newport Police Department is warning residents after multiple reports of scammers posing as police officers in the area. Police said they

Flash flooding in Erlanger closes roads, causes sewer backups
ERLANGER, Ky. (WKRC) – Flash flooding in Erlanger Monday evening caused problems for homeowners and drivers. Stevenson Road near Rainbow Park and Kimberly was closed

Warmest stretch of summer: It’s going to feel like 100 degrees later this week
After a few days of dry weather following a record-breaking wet streak in Cincinnati, rain is back along with some oppressive heat. Monday will bring
Conner High School mourns death of grad, star athlete
Conner High School mourns the loss of one of its graduates as another man faces charges for his death. Lamail Borders, 19, of Hebron, died

Driver Arrested in Fatal Burlington Crash
One person was killed and two others injured after an early morning crash in Burlington on Monday. One man is behind bars, charged for his

Golden Alert issued for missing Covington man with Alzheimer’s
COVINGTON, Ky. (WKRC) – Covington Police have issued a Golden Alert for a missing man with Alzheimer’s. Family members reported 73-year-old Albert McKnight missing Monday

Lies, deception, secret passage: How fugitive eluded police for weeks
CINCINNATI — Lies, deception and a secret passage are all part of the reason a man accused of attempted murder on three officers remained on

Police: Several charged with helping Ky fugitive following weeks-long manhunt
KENTON COUNTY, Ky. — The Kentucky man accused of shooting at two police officers and later trying to ram a police cruiser is now in

Man wanted for shooting at police in Erlanger arrested after SWAT standoff in Westwood
WESTWOOD, Ohio (WKRC) – A man accused of trying to kill police officers was taken into custody after a SWAT standoff in Westwood Tuesday. Jacob

LOGAN TOWNSHIP, Ind. — At least one person is dead following a Tuesday evening crash in Dearborn County, dispatchers said. It happened around 6:30 p.m.

Wanted NKY man charged with trying to kill police officers twice this month
ERLANGER, Ky. —Police in northern Kentucky are asking for the public’s help tracking down a convicted felon, who is accused of trying to kill at

Asylum application leads to arrest of suspect in Tri-State gas pump skimmers
CINCINNATI (WKRC) – Police arrested a Cuban national and charged him with using gas pump skimmers in Butler and Hamilton counties to steal credit card
6 tips to keep your home safe when you’re out on vacation
Vacation and summer months provide the perfect opportunities for thieves. Author: Ariyl Onstott Published: 5:22 PM EDT June 12, 2019 Updated: 6:02 PM EDT June

Six month drug investigation in Dayton, Kentucky yields 20 arrests
DAYTON, Ky. (WKRC) – A six-month drug investigation has resulted in 20 arrests and the seizure of a large amount of drugs. Seven search warrants

Police ID 18-year-old shot, killed in South Fairmount overnight
CINCINNATI — Police are investigating after a man was found shot in South Fairmount overnight Wednesday. The incident took place around 2 a.m. on Hansford

Police: Person in custody after SWAT situation in Clermont County
CLERMONT COUNTY, Ohio —A person is in custody after a SWAT team and several police agencies responded to a home in Clermont County. The situation

Police: 2 elderly women hospitalized after fire breaks out in Silverton
SILVERTON, Ohio — Two women were taken to the hospital after a fire broke out in Silverton Monday. The fire broke out around 7 a.m.

Crack mixed with fentanyl causes spike in overdose deaths, officials warn
CINCINNATI — A spike in overdose deaths in Hamilton County is tied to crack cocaine laced with fentanyl, and officials are warning all drug users

Ky. mother says school no longer holding chair for deceased daughter at graduation
GRANT COUNTY, Ky. (FOX19) – A Grant County mother claims she has been denied access to what would have been her deceased daughter’s high school