Megan O'Rourke

Cincinnati

Anchor at WXIX-TV (Cincinnati, OH)

Emmy, Murrow, AP & SPJ award-winning journalist at @fox19. Proud @MiamiUniversity alum, wife, stepmom & dog mom.

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Watch: Family, friends remember Deputy Larry Henderson at funeral

6 days ago | fox19.com | Jennifer Baker |Jared Goffinet |Megan O'Rourke

CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Family, friends and colleagues gathered to remember and honor Hamilton County Deputy Sheriff Larry Henderson Friday inside the Cintas Center. Watch moments from the service in the videos above. Remembering Larry HendersonThe 57-year-old first responder, husband, father of five and foster parent is being laid to rest Friday with full honors. Though he is gone, the void he leaves behind is matched only by the lasting impact of his legacy.
Experts warn of dangers of weighted sleep blankets for infants

6 days ago | fox19.com | Megan O'Rourke

CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Sleep deprivation is no laughing matter, especially for new parents. Most new parents are desperate for more rest and turning to weighted sleep sacks and blankets for relief, but some experts say that decision could have dangerous or even deadly consequences. Bedtime has always been a bit of a challenge for the Erfurth family and their 2-year-old Evie. “We had a colicky baby,” Justin Erfurth said.
Human remains found in Clermont County near where a person went missing, sheriff’s records show

3 weeks ago | fox19.com | Jennifer Baker |Megan O'Rourke

CLERMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WXIX) - A death investigation is underway after human remains were found in Clermont County near where a person went missing, according to an incident report. It’s not clear yet if the remains are linked to a homicide or cases of abuse of a corpse. The name of the missing person is blacked out in the incident report, and the Hamilton County Coroner’s Office has yet to positively identify the remains.
Remains of WWII pilot from NKY return home

3 weeks ago | wkyt.com | Megan O'Rourke

FORT THOMAS, Ky. (WXIX) - A World War II pilot will soon be laid to rest alongside his family in Northern Kentucky. After more than 70 years, the remains of Army Air Force 1st Lieutenant Joe De Jarnette were accounted for, allowing his family in the Tri-State to bring him home. On April 8, 1944, De Jarnette was piloting the B-24H Liberator when the plane was shot down by enemy fire during a bombing mission to Brunswick, Germany.
Remains of WWII pilot from NKY return home

3 weeks ago | fox19.com | Megan O'Rourke

FORT THOMAS, Ky. (WXIX) - A World War II pilot will soon be laid to rest alongside his family in Northern Kentucky. After more than 70 years, the remains of Army Air Force 1st Lieutenant Joe De Jarnette were accounted for, allowing his family in the Tri-State to bring him home. On April 8, 1944, De Jarnette was piloting the B-24H Liberator when the plane was shot down by enemy fire during a bombing mission to Brunswick, Germany.
Social media influencer says he was drugged during Dubai yacht party

Aug 19, 2024 | fox19.com | Megan O'Rourke |Mary LeBus

The video above is from FOX19 NOW’s previous coverage. CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Two Ohio brothers were sentenced in Dubai last week after a night out went horribly wrong. Former U.S. Airman Joseph Lopez and his brother, Joshua, were sentenced to one month in prison for drinking alcohol on a yacht back in June. The two men were in Dubai to travel, see the sites and create social media content for Joseph’s influencer career.
Local districts still trying to solve bus driver shortage

Aug 12, 2024 | wkyt.com | Megan O'Rourke

CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Yellow school buses are rolling out across the Tri-State as more students head back to school this week despite a nationwide bus driver shortage. Angela Vickers has been driving for Boone County Schools for more than a decade and has been behind the wheel for what’s turned out to be a bumpy road as her district has struggled to find enough drivers for its routes.
ODOT to remove Lockland Split as part of I-75 improvement project

Aug 2, 2024 | fox19.com | Megan O'Rourke

CINCINNATI (WXIX) -The Ohio Department of Transportation, ODOT, is working to remove the Lockland Split as part of a major I-75 improvement project called the I-75 Thru the Valley. The project is divided into eight phases, and an alternative has been developed for phases five and six that aims to unify the interstate along I-75 from Shepard’s Lane to State Route 126 by providing southbound lanes and four northbound lanes. This will illuminate the Lockland Split.
School fees increasing for Lakota Local Schools as pandemic money runs out

Jul 23, 2024 | fox19.com | Megan O'Rourke

CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Thousands of students at Lakota Local Schools will return to the classroom in just a few weeks, but with the new school year, comes higher fees. Summer is quickly winding down and districts around the Tri-State are busy preparing for the 2024-25 school year. In Butler County, the Lakota Local School District recently finalized its plan for the return of instructional fees, higher breakfast and lunch prices and an increase for pay-to-participate.
Social media influencer, brother stranded in Dubai after they say they were drugged during trip

Jul 22, 2024 | wkyt.com | Megan O'Rourke |Akim Powell

CINCINNATI (WXIX/Gray News) - An Ohio-based social media influencer and his brother have been stranded in Dubai for over a month after a trip to the popular tourist destination took a turn for the worst. Joseph Lopez, a former U.S. Airman turned social media influencer, said Dubai seemed like the perfect place to get away for a few weeks. “I came out here because I wanted to shoot content and Dubai seems like this very glamorous place,” Lopez said.