Tricia Macke

Cincinnati

Mother of 5. News Anchor. Basketball Coach. Multiple Emmy & AP winner. @Fox19 anchor for 31 yrs 4-7pm & 10-11:30pm. Question Everything!

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Attorney for man accused of murdering deputy talks with Tricia Macke

1 week ago | fox19.com | Tricia Macke

CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Clyde Bennett, the attorney representing the man accused of killing a Hamilton County deputy sheriff, sat down with FOX19 NOW’s Tricia Macke to discuss the case and his client. Deputy Henderson was killed Friday, May 2, when Hamilton County prosecutors say Rodney Hinton Jr. intentionally hit the public servant and foster parent with his car in an act of retaliation as he helped to direct traffic for the University of Cincinnati’s graduation.
Smart home helping disabled Marine veteran meet daily needs

1 week ago | fox19.com | Brooke Davis |Tricia Macke

MAINVILLE, Ohio (WXIX) - A new mortgage-free smart home is helping a disabled Marine veteran meet his unique needs. The life-changing gift for retired U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Chad Ohmer came from the Gary Sinise Foundation. After years of daily challenges, Ohmer now has a new, tech-savvy space he and his family can truly call home. “Our current home is not accessible at all,” Ohmer explained. “We’ve got steps just to get inside the house. I can’t be in my wheelchair at all if I wanted to.
Police chief talks with Tricia Macke about deadly shooting, deputy death

1 week ago | fox19.com | Tricia Macke

CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge sat down with FOX19 NOW’s Tricia Macke to discuss two highly debated stories - a deadly officer-involved shooting and the killing of a Hamilton County deputy sheriff. Watch both parts of Tricia’s interview in the video player above. East Price Hill Shooting & Deputy's DeathSee a spelling or grammatical error in our story? Please click here to report it. Do you have a photo or video of a breaking news story? Send
Cincinnati police chief talks 1-on-1 about deadly shooting, deputy’s death

1 week ago | fox19.com | Tricia Macke

CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge sat down with FOX19 NOW’s Tricia Macke to discuss two highly debated stories - a deadly officer involved shooting and the death of a Hamilton County Sheriff’s deputy. Watch both parts of Tricia’s interview in the video player above. East Price Hill Shooting & Deputy's DeathSee a spelling or grammatical error in our story? Please click here to report it. Do you have a photo or video of a breaking news story?
Volunteers helping veterans experience Honor Flight

3 weeks ago | fox19.com | Brooke Davis |Tricia Macke

CINCINNATI (WXIX) - The Honor Flight is a special experience for veterans, but it also serves as a time when volunteers can be a part of the journey, helping the veterans. Honor Flight volunteers, like Duane Froelicher, are called guardians. Froelicher has served as a guardian since 2015. While he never enlisted in the military, Froelicher has a deep respect for those who did, including his dad. "My dad was an Air Force veteran," Froelicher says. “He went in the Air Force in ’62.
Marine veteran launches foundation to share stories of America’s heroes

Aug 14, 2024 | fox19.com | Brooke Davis |Tricia Macke

CINCINNATI (WXIX) - A Marine veteran is dedicating his life to sharing the stories of our American heroes. Every veteran has a story to tell, but no two are exactly alike. It is that reason why Chris Cravens started the 3C Foundation. “These stories and the things that these guys accomplished and did at such a young age,” Cravens explained. “I think it’s something that we need to keep alive.”Cravens is a veteran and a storyteller. He led Marines in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Vietnam War veteran’s, son’s military careers bonded by Purple Heart

Jul 24, 2024 | fox19.com | Brooke Davis |Tricia Macke

CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Ribbons, pendants, and medals can tell you a lot about a military member’s service, but one medal stands alone to recognize the wounded. The Purple Heart is given to U.S. armed forces who were killed or injured while serving. Among the honors recipients is Army veteran Dave Callahan. Callahan is many things. He is a father of 12, a grandfather of 59, and an American hero. He earned his Purple Heart after he was hit by enemy fire in Vietnam.
Handmade quilts stitched with love, thanks for veterans

Jul 10, 2024 | fox19.com | Brooke Davis |Tricia Macke

CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Two Tri-State volunteers are helping a dream become a nationwide mission to help veterans heal from wounds not visible to the eye. Stitch by stitch, Sheryl McKinney and Terry Markham thread together thank you’s for veterans all across the country. Through different colors and patterns, they are able to piece together a story of freedom through honor and sacrifice. “There is just something about quilting for a vet that’s special,” McKinney explains.
The ‘Forgotten War’: Tri-State veteran looks back on Korean War

Jul 3, 2024 | fox19.com | Brooke Davis |Tricia Macke

CINCINNATI (WXIX) - The Korean War, sometimes described as the “forgotten war,” but for those who fought in the conflict decades ago, there is nothing to forget. It has been almost 71 years since the war ended. To this day, Russell Carlson can still recall the moment he stepped foot onto the battlefield. “We were in what was called the ‘Chosen Battle of the Chosin Reservoir,’” Carlson explains.
Pat Sajak’s 2012 interview with Tricia Macke as he gets ready to step down as host of ‘Wheel of Fortune’

Jun 6, 2024 | fox19.com | Tricia Macke

CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Pat Sajak ends his days as host of “Wheel of Fortune” on Friday. Sajak has hosted “Wheel” for more than four decades alongside Vanna White, who joined the show in 1982. Well, the time has come. I’ve decided that our 41st season, which begins in September, will be my last. It’s been a wonderful ride, and I’ll have more to say in the coming months. Many thanks to you all.