Jordan Vilines

May 7, 2024 | fox19.com | Jordan Vilines

NEW RICHMOND, Ohio (WXIX) - Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced Tuesday a multi-million dollar grant that will help transform communities along the state’s Appalachian Riverfront as part of Ohio’s Wonderful Waterfront initiative. Approximately $80 million in funding from the Appalachian Community Grant Program was awarded to several shovel-ready and planning projects, and the Village of Ripley will be awarded $16.3 million of that total.

Apr 10, 2024 | fox19.com | Jordan Vilines

CINCINNATI (WXIX) - The City of Cincinnati has received a multi-million dollar federal grant intended to help fix and prevent landslides throughout a number of neighborhoods. There are more than 7,000 retaining walls that stretch along about 173 miles of roadway in Cincinnati, according to the city’s existing infrastructure report. But over the last couple of years, ongoing construction combined with rain has made many of the city’s hills vulnerable to landslides, despite having these walls.

Jan 18, 2024 | whsv.com | Jennifer Baker |Jordan Vilines

TURTLECREEK TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WXIX) - A family and their pets safely escaped a fire in Warren County early Thursday, but their home has heavy damage, fire officials say. Turtleceek Township fire crews remain on the scene putting out hot spots and investigating the cause in the 16000 block of State Route 123, according to the Warren County Sheriff’s Office. Ohio 123 is shut down in the area until further notice. This is the latest in a string of fires in bitterly cold temperatures this week.

Jan 18, 2024 | fox19.com | Jennifer Baker |Jordan Vilines

TURTLECREEK TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WXIX) - A family safely escaped a fire in Warren County overnight but their home has heavy damage. Turtleceek Township fire crews remain on the scene putting out hot spots and investigating the cause. The fire broke out around 1 a.m. in the 16000 block of State Route 123, according to a lieutenant at the Warren County Sheriff’s Office. Ohio 123 is shut down in the area.

Jan 10, 2024 | fox19.com | Jordan Vilines

COVINGTON, Ky. (WXIX) - Eligible Kentuckians can get help paying heat bills this winter. LIHEAP Crisis Program (Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program) just started Tuesday to help individuals at risk of losing their power during the cold months. The program is on a first-come, first-serve basis until March 31 or until funding is used up. Walk-ins are accepted for families who are within 48 hours of having their power disconnected for non-payment or who already lost power.