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

Ohio announces dates of 2025 Sales Tax Holiday

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

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio has announced the dates of this year's sales tax holiday. The 2025 holiday will run for two full weeks, beginning at midnight on Friday, August 1, and ending at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, August 14. During this time, shoppers can make qualifying purchases in-store and online without paying state sales tax. The exemption does not apply to motor vehicles, watercraft, outboard motors, alcohol, tobacco, vapor products, or any item containing marijuana.
'Cincinnatti', Warren and 'Cambell' counties on federal list of sanctuary jurisdictions

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

The federal government has released its list of sanctuary jurisdictions following an executive order by President Donald Trump asking for a list of cities and states that weren't complying with federal immigration laws. On that list includes a misspelled title of "Cincinnatti", "Cambell" County in Kentucky and Warren County in Ohio.
Full pavement repairs to shut down parts of intersection at Rookwood for 3 months

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

CINCINNATI — A major intersection at the Rookwood Commons and Pavilion will undergo repairs, leading to months of traffic closures in the area. A viewer reached out to us when they saw a construction sign Thursday morning outside of the shopping center, so we reached out to the city to find out more. The intersection of Madison Avenue, Edwards Avenue and Wasson Way will be undergoing "full-depth pavement repairs," according to Melissa McVay with the City of Cincinnati.
New Riverbend 2.0 Cincinnati concert venue to be called The Farmer Music Center

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

CINCINNATI — The new Cincinnati concert venue, previously known as "Riverbend 2.0," will be known as the Farmer Music Center. The name honors a massive, $60 million gift from the Farmer Family Foundation, according to a joint press release from the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (CSO) and Music and Event Management, Inc. (MEMI). The donation marks the "largest philanthropic commitment to the arts in recent Cincinnati history," according to the press release.
After 165 years, UC Health to close the Drake Center

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

After 165 years of care, UC Health is closing its post-acute care facility, the Daniel Drake Center. The health care group said it is instead planning to "invest in access to high-demand services and community needs."The Drake Center, located at 151 W Galbraith Road off near Ronald Reagan Highway, will close by September 30, 2025, and patients currently receiving care will either complete their treatment on-site or be transitioned to other UC Health locations.
Reds trading former All-Star relief pitcher

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

CINCINNATI — The Reds are trading former All-Star relief pitcher Alexis Diaz. The team announced Thursday afternoon a trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers, getting relief pitcher Mike Villani in exchange for Diaz. Diaz was a large part of the Reds brush with the playoffs two seasons ago, making the NL All-Star Team that year with 37 saves in 40 opportunities. He posted a 1.74 ERA the year before in 59 appearances. But since those first two hot years, Diaz has cooled off.
FC Dallas scores in stoppage time to rally to 3-3 draw with FC Cincinnati

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

CINCINNATI (AP) — Defender Sebastien Ibeagha scored in the second minute of second-half stoppage time as FC Dallas rallied for a 3-3 draw with FC Cincinnati on Wednesday night. Ibeagha's goal came with assists from Patrickson Delgado and Ramiro Benetti after Gerardo Valenzuela scored his fourth goal — unassisted in the 86th to give Cincinnati the lead. It was the first goal this season for Ibeagha and his fourth in 171 career appearances.
'THEY are no longer communicating' | Trey Hendrickson says Bengals are not communicating with him

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

CINCINNATI — Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson said in a statement to ESPN on Monday that "no communication" has happened between him and the Bengals since the NFL Draft three weeks ago. Hendrickson has been eligible for a contract extension, but the Bengals have yet to come to terms with him. Hendrickson released the following statement to ESPN:“No communication has taken place between my camp and the organization post draft.
Report: The Commanders, not the Bengals, will play first NFL game in Spain

3 weeks 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

1 month 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.