PJ O'Keefe

Cincinnati

Senior Manager of Digital and Sports at WCPO-TV (Cincinnati, OH)

Boston native. Cincy convert. This is basically an XU basketball account. Tweets are mine. I'm just here for the free jokes.

Articles

Report: The Commanders, not the Bengals, will play first NFL game in Spain

2 days ago | wcpo.com | PJ O'Keefe

CINCINNATI — A report from a Spanish news outlet says it will be the Washington Commanders, not the Cincinnati Bengals, to play the Miami Dolphins in the NFL's first game in Spain this season. The Dolphins were announced as the first team in the Spain game back in January, and speculation on which team would face them has flown ever since.
ICE: Loveland man arrested after sexually explicit chats with a minor; more victims sought

4 weeks ago | wcpo.com | PJ O'Keefe

Special agents with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested a 46-year-old Loveland man this week after he sent and received sexually explicit messages and images with a minor, according to court documents. ICE agents arrested 46-year-old Jonathan Travis Mackey Tuesday on charges related to sexual exploitation of children and receipt of child sex abuse material. Investigators with ICE said Mackey exploited victims both online and in-person, and there may be more victims.
Coroner at scene of shooting in Roselawn

4 weeks ago | wcpo.com | PJ O'Keefe

CINCINNATI — The Hamilton County Coroner was at the scene of a shooting in Roselawn Wednesday morning. The shooting happened sometime around 5 a.m. Wednesday morning at the Roselawn Summit Apartments in the 1600 block of Summit Road. Our WCPO 9 photographer Katie Cepero arrived shortly before 7 a.m. and saw Cincinnati police officers next to a taped-off area on the side of the building. The coroner was also at the scene at that time.
Reports: Former FC Cincinnati player Aaron Boupendza dies after falling off building in China

4 weeks ago | wcpo.com | PJ O'Keefe

CHINA — Former FC Cincinnati striker Aaron Boupendza has died, according to the Gabonaise Football Federation. He was 28. According to Turkiye Today, Boupendza fell from his 11th-floor residence at an apartment in China. An investigation into the cause of Boupendza's fall is underway. Boupendza was playing for Chinese soccer club Zhejiang FC at the time of his death. His contract with FC Cincinnati was terminated in August of 2024. He played in the Turkish Super League before that.
Bengals: Practice facility not damaged nor flooded, despite encroaching floodwaters from the Ohio River

1 month ago | wcpo.com | PJ O'Keefe

CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals bubble practice facility is not damaged nor flooded, despite encroaching floodwaters from the Ohio River, the team said Monday. The Ohio River crested at 60.5 feet, more than 30 feet above normal, Monday morning. The team's facility, located on the west side of the riverfront, was flanked by floodwaters beginning Sunday afternoon, and rising into Monday. We reached out to the Bengals to ask if anything was damaged inside.
Licking River forecast to reach 'Major' flood stage; some Covington residents encouraged to evacuate

1 month ago | wcpo.com | PJ O'Keefe

COVINGTON, Ky. — The Licking River is forecast to see some of the worst flooding in the Tri-State, reaching a "Major" flood stage of 41.3 feet Sunday night. The City of Covington has encouraged residents in a particular area to leave due to the rising floodwaters. If you live in the area of Virginia Avenue and 45th Street, the city says you should leave and go to Latonia Elementary School, where the Red Cross has set up a shelter.
INTERACTIVE MAP: See where river flooding will reach over its banks

1 month ago | ourcommunitynow.com | PJ O'Keefe

Share CINCINNATI — Each of our major rivers is expected to reach a "Moderate" flood stage Sunday and into Monday, meaning there will be significant flooding near their banks. The Ohio River is forecast to crest at 60 feet, a height it has only reached once in the last 28 years. The forecast means that the East End, California and New Richmond, Ohio will see significant flooding.
INTERACTIVE MAP: See where river flooding will reach over its banks

1 month ago | wcpo.com | PJ O'Keefe

CINCINNATI — Each of our major rivers is expected to reach a "Moderate" flood stage Sunday and into Monday, meaning there will be significant flooding near their banks. The Ohio River is forecast to crest at 60 feet, a height it has only reached once in the last 28 years. The forecast means that the East End, California and New Richmond, Ohio will see significant flooding.
We are under a 'Significant Tornado Outlook': Here's what that means

1 month ago | wcpo.com | PJ O'Keefe

CINCINNATI — Severe weather of some kind is no doubt headed to the Tri-State tonight, and there's one part of our forecast that makes these incoming storms of particular concern: The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has the entire Tri-State under a "Significant Tornado Outlook."Backing up two steps: The Storm Prediction Center is usually responsible for issuing a threat level of incoming severe storms.
Xavier outlasts Texas in First Four matchup, 86-80

1 month ago | wcpo.com | PJ O'Keefe

DAYTON, Ohio — Survived and advanced: Xavier toughed out a fast-paced First Four matchup against the Texas Longhorns 86-80 in Dayton Wednesday night to advance to the Round of 64 in the NCAA Tournament. The Musketeers scarcely held a lead until late in the second half, when what was essentially a home crowd willed them to the win. The Longhorns largely held serve in the first half, shooting 58% from the field, and leading for the vast majority of the game.