Connor Steffen

4 weeks ago | wcpo.com | Connor Steffen

CINCINNATI — A proposed multi-million-dollar development in Hyde Park Square is garnering pushback from residents over traffic concerns if construction were to begin. The development site sits between Edwards Road and Michigan Avenue, approximately 0.2 miles away from nearby Hyde Park School.

4 weeks ago | wcpo.com | Connor Steffen

CINCINNATI — According to financial disclosure records, U.S. Rep. Greg Landsman and his wife recently sold hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of stocks amid the ongoing U.S. trade war and volatility in the stock market. Landsman, who represents Cincinnati, and his wife sold hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of stocks in March. Though the exact amount is unclear, an analysis by our news partner, the Journal-News, found that the sales combined are valued between $379,000 and $1.44 million.

1 month ago | wcpo.com | Connor Steffen

NEW RICHMOND, Ohio — As the Ohio River recedes to normal water levels, New Richmond and Clermont County officials provided an update on the scope of flood damage in the village. As of Friday, it's been reported that approximately 89 homes and businesses experienced flood damage. "Thank you to the residents of New Richmond and surrounding communities in Clermont County for your patience and your trust in all of us," Clermont County Commissioner David Painter said.

1 month ago | wcpo.com | Connor Steffen |Lot Tan

WHITEWATER TOWNSHIP, Ohio — Even in the wake of historic flooding on the west side, most homeowners whom fire officials referred to as "veterans of flooding" are managing to pick up the pieces — but not everyone. We came across Whitewater Township resident Tim Isbel while completing a ride-along with EMS Division Chief Jim Corbin. Debris was strewn across his backyard, which had been hampered by flood waters over the weekend. "I've been here since (2019) and it was never this bad," Isbel said.

1 month ago | wcpo.com | Connor Steffen

WALTON, Ky. — Concerns over the safety of U.S. Route 42 and Beaver Road grew louder following a deadly crash near the intersection on Tuesday. Per the Boone County Sheriff's Office, over the last five years — excluding Tuesday's collision — 24 incidents have occurred at the intersection. Of those, 14 have led to injury, and two were fatal. "There's been too many fatalities, too many wrecks, too many cars going over the embankment," Patricia Goodman, who lives next to the intersection, said.