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Critical donations needed for Hope's Closet

1 month ago | wcpo.com | Ally Kraemer |Dwayne Slavey

Hope's Closet, a local nonprofit providing foster care families with clothing and equipment, is turning to the community for help. The shelves of the boutique may look full, but Executive Director Ryan Craig explained that they go through the inventory very quickly. The most needed items right now include new socks, new underwear, new or very gently used shoes and lightweight summer pajamas.
Breaking down Kentucky Constitutional Amendment 1: What are you voting for?

Oct 30, 2024 | wcpo.com | Taylor Weiter |Dwayne Slavey

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Voters in Kentucky will see two constitutional amendments on their ballots this General Election. We've done extensive coverage on Amendment 2, which could change where public tax dollars are allotted for education, but what about Amendment 1?
Rollercoaster temperatures continue, when fall-like weather returns

Sep 4, 2024 | wcpo.com | Anna Azallion |Dwayne Slavey

While this morning will still feel a bit fall-like with temperatures starting out in the low-60s, that changes this afternoon with high temperatures heating back up to the upper 80s. With dew points in the 50s it'll still feel pretty pleasant outside, just hotter than yesterday. The Tri-State will see partly cloudy skies and a light wind throughout the day. Tonight, temperatures drop to a low of 61.
'Off the charts': Tri-State businesses in path of totality see huge boost from eclipse tourism

Apr 9, 2024 | wcpo.com | Andrew Rowan |Dwayne Slavey

HAMILTON, Ohio — The solar eclipse may have only lasted a few minutes, but for businesses in the path of totality, its impact will be felt for months. In Hamilton, the Chamber of Commerce estimates more than 5,000 packed Marcum Park, and businesses throughout the city got heavy foot traffic. Tano Bistro sits directly across the street from the park, and director of operations Tyler McCleary is proud of his staff for handling a marathon of customers. “We’ve had busy days.
Pleasant end to the weekend with plenty of sunshine

Feb 4, 2024 | wcpo.com | Raven Richard |Dwayne Slavey

The pleasant weather for February continues! Temperatures will continue to stay above average all this week. Morning temperatures are starting in the upper 20s and lower 30s with a mostly clear sky. A mostly sunny day is expected with highs reaching the low 50s, just a tad bit warmer than Saturday. Rain remains to our south, so we'll see another dry day. Tonight, temperatures will fall to the upper 20s in most spots. A few more clouds are expected.
Child hospitalized with head injury after he was struck in hit-and-run crash

Oct 2, 2023 | wcpo.com | Felicia Jordan |Dwayne Slavey

CINCINNATI — A 6-year-old boy is in the hospital in critical condition after he was hit by a driver who then drove off, according to Cincinnati police. Police said the boy has a head injury. At around 3:30 p.m. on Monday, the boy was crossing Winneste Avenue in Winton Hills in a marked crosswalk when the driver of a gray vehicle hit him, CPD said. That driver then drove off, heading south on Winneste, police said.
Cincinnati named one of the best US cities for nightlife, new study says

Jul 27, 2023 | wcpo.com | Molly Schramm |Dwayne Slavey

CINCINNATI — If you're planning a night out in Cincinnati, you have plenty of options: A game down at The Banks, dinner at one of the city's award-winning restaurants or drinks at a popular bar in Over-the-Rhine. Bottom line — Cincinnati's nightlife scene is pretty awesome. And yes, we know we're a little biased, but a new study from BetMGM says that Cincinnati has the 5th best nightlife in all of the nation, better than a cities like Miami and New Orleans.
City of Cincinnati proposes new programs to reduce economic inequalities

Jul 18, 2023 | wcpo.com | Madeline Ottilie |Dwayne Slavey

CINCINNATI — The City of Cincinnati is putting forward a new blueprint to address economic inequalities among residents. Proposals include piloting a guaranteed basic income for qualified residents, starting savings accounts for children and erasing medical debt. City leaders said many of the programs will be based on income, but will be open to all residents. “It's our goal to drive at equity, to drive at opportunity,” said Assistant City Manager Virginia Tallent.