Andrew Rowan

3 weeks ago | wcpo.com | Felicia Jordan |Andrew Rowan

CINCINNATI — The final two suspects facing charges for the fire that destroyed the 1000 Hands Playground and severely damaged the Big Mac Bridge, or Daniel Carter Beard Bridge, have been sentenced in court. The cause of that fire still has not been publicly released by any official involved in the investigation. Both Kaitlen Hall and James Hamilton pleaded guilty in court Thursday morning to reduced charges.

1 month ago | wcpo.com | Felicia Jordan |Andrew Rowan

CINCINNATI — It's the first time funds are being disbursed from the sale of the Cincinnati Southern Railway, after residents voted to sell it in November. The City of Cincinnati announced its budget for fiscal year 2026 into 2027 — including a breakdown of where the $56 million gained from interest in the CSR trust will be spent. Despite market turbulence in recent months, the trust fund still generated a return.

2 months ago | wcpo.com | Molly Schramm |Andrew Rowan

BUTLER, Ky. — As Pendleton County residents continue to clean up after the Licking River swallowed parts of Butler whole, the community is also mourning one of its own. Robert Singleton, adoringly called "Boo" by those who knew him, was found dead Monday after the county coroner's office said he suffered a medical incident while along the banks of the Licking River. First responders found the 66-year-old's body in the water with his life jacket on. His canoe and truck were found nearby.

Mar 25, 2025 | wcpo.com | Andrew Rowan

CINCINNATI — The competition to host the iconic Sundance Film Festival has escalated in the final days. Colorado lawmakers approved a hefty $34 million financial incentive package Tuesday to lure the festival over a 10-year period to Boulder. Colorado state senator Judy Amabile said Tuesday that “there is no possibility that it doesn’t pay for itself.”Utah has allocated $3.5 million to host the festival in Salt Lake City.

Mar 21, 2025 | wcpo.com | Andrew Rowan

COVINGTON, K.y. — Local restaurants are looking to March Madness as a potential rebound from a challenging winter. "January is always a slow month for people in restaurants, but this one really kind of took the cake for slow in terms of years past," said Jade Colwell, general manager of Smoke Justis in Covington. March is the restaurant's best month with St. Patrick’s Day, March Madness and Opening Day driving business to the Covington spot, which has 16 televisions on the walls.