James Pilcher

5 days ago | local12.com | James Pilcher

TOPICS:CincinnatiArts projectFederal grantNEAArtWorksFundingSculpturesMuralsAVONDALE, Ohio (WKRC) — A major planned public arts project here at the entrance to the new Wasson Way walking and biking trail is now in jeopardy after the surprise cut of a major federal grant. The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) canceled the $100,000 grant last week, just a day after the Trump administration announced its budget proposal, which included plans to eliminate the NEA entirely.

6 days ago | local12.com | James Pilcher

TOPICS:KentuckyDriver's licenseREAL IDDemandWait timesTransportation CabinetOnline renewalIn-person appointmentsCOVINGTON, Ky. (WKRC) — Candace Jones of Fort Mitchell made her second trip in two days to a Kentucky Regional Driver's License office, hoping to replace her missing license. "I was there for three hours and never got in. So, I had to come here and try to be here. I've only been here for about 15 or 20 minutes, but by the sounds of it, it's going to be a long time," said Jones.

1 week ago | local12.com | James Pilcher

CINCINNATI (WKRC) — Cincinnati city leaders, including Mayor Aftab Pureval, announced a new initiative on Wednesday aimed at helping the city's young people save for college. The Children's Savings Account program will allocate up to $500 of public funds into college savings accounts for qualifying low-income children. Despite budget shortfalls and infrastructure challenges, Pureval emphasized the importance of the $145,000 initial investment.

1 week ago | local12.com | James Pilcher

CINCINNATI (WKRC) — Retired Hamilton County Deputy Larry Henderson was remembered as being calm, a mentor, a father, and a true warrior in the aftermath of his death. Henderson was struck and killed by a car while directing traffic at the University of Cincinnati's graduation ceremony on Friday. The vehicle was driven by Rodney Hinton Jr., whose son, Ryan Hinton, was killed by Cincinnati police the day before. Sheriff Charmaine McGuffey expressed deep sorrow over Henderson's death.

1 week ago | local12.com | James Pilcher

TOPICS:ImmigrantICEMurderSalvador Hernandez-SolorzanoAsylumMS-13Bond hearingCassandra RodriguezCINCINNATI (WKRC) — The lawyer for Salvador Hernandez-Solorzano, a man detained by immigration agents and accused of being a murderer and illegal immigrant, is challenging the allegations against her client.