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'You should care because it affects you' | Nonprofit warns of Ohio River's declining water quality

1 day ago | wcpo.com | Alex Null

CINCINNATI — Members of an Ohio nonprofit warn the water quality of the Ohio River Basin needs to improve. The Ohio River Basin Alliance (ORBA) is a collaborative nonprofit that advocates for the river's sustainability. Chair Chris Lorentz said threats to the water quality could be impacting drinking water. "We need to address these threats on a base-wide level," Lorentz said. Lorentz said some of the existing threats include toxic pollution, sewage contamination and harmful runoff.
CPD: Woman hospitalized with critical injuries after being shot in Over-the-Rhine

1 day ago | wcpo.com | Danielle Goodman

CINCINNATI — A woman is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries after being shot in Over-the-Rhine, according to the Cincinnati Police Department. The night chief at the scene said police received multiple calls about shots being fired in the 1400 block of Walnut Street just before 1 a.m. on Thursday. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 49-year-old woman who had been shot in the head, according to CPD.
Rounds of showers and storms today

1 day ago | wcpo.com | Jennifer Ketchmark

Our dry stretch of weather is officially over. We are now entering a much more active weather pattern that will last for days. Scattered showers and isolated storms will slowly move into our area as we kick off the morning. Temperatures are in the low 70s for a very mild start. We will see rounds of showers and storms throughout the day, with temperatures rising to 80 degrees. The Storm Prediction Center has our area in a "marginal risk" for severe storms.
'A bit of disbelief' | Lockland schools lose SRO after dispute with village over Neo-Nazi incident response

2 days ago | wcpo.com | Alex Null

LOCKLAND, Ohio — The Village of Lockland will not provide a school resource officer (SRO) to the Lockland School District next school year. The decision comes after district leaders criticized the Lockland Police Department's handling of the aftermath of a Neo-Nazi demonstration that happened in Lincoln Heights in early February. Shortly after the demonstration, an Evendale police officer escorted a U-Haul truck transporting the Neo-Nazis.
3-year-old girl dies after drowning in Union Township private pool

2 days ago | wcpo.com | Danielle Goodman

UNION TOWNSHIP, Ohio — A 3-year-old girl has died after drowning in a private swimming pool in Union Township, according to the Union Township Police Department. In a press release, Union Township Police Department Sergeant Scott Marshall said that the Union Township Communications Center received a call around 5:04 p.m. on Tuesday regarding a possible drowning in the 4100 block of Independence Drive. Marshall said officers and medics found a child when they arrived at a private swimming pool.
Sheriff warns of dangerous late-night door-kicking prank among youth in Dearborn County

2 days ago | wcpo.com | Danielle Goodman

DEARBORN COUNTY, Ind. — The Dearborn County Sheriff's Office has issued a warning about a concerning trend among children and young adults, which they describe as "disturbing" and occurring at an alarming rate. In a press release, the sheriff's office highlighted that this behavior resembles an old prank known as "ding dong ditch." However, individuals involved are reportedly kicking and banging on doors and also causing property damage.
Erlanger Police seek to question potentially injured person involved in an assault

2 days ago | wcpo.com | Danielle Goodman

ERLANGER, Ky. — The Erlanger Police Department is seeking to question a person potentially injured in an assault that occurred Tuesday night. According to a release from the department, officers from Erlanger and neighboring police agencies responded to an active assault with injuries reported in the 3300 block of Crescent Avenue around 8:41 p.m.Dispatch said that someone had been stabbed. When officers arrived, they said they found a person in a vehicle, while another person fled the scene.
Another warm day before showers and storms return

2 days ago | wcpo.com | Jennifer Ketchmark

It's another ideal summer day in the Tri-State with some heat, humidity and filtered sunshine. Temperatures start at 68 degrees this morning under a mostly clear sky. When the sun rises, it will reflect what we saw yesterday morning: a very gray-looking sky. This is again due to wildfire smoke in the air. As the sun's angle gets higher, the sky will brighten more. Temperatures will warm to 87 degrees this afternoon. The sky will turn partly cloudy and humidity will rise slightly.
Colerain Police Department looks for solutions as it faces possible $2.2 million deficit, more staffing cuts

3 days ago | wcpo.com | Marlena Lang

COLERAIN TOWNSHIP, Ohio — Come 2026, the Colerain Police Department could face a $2.2 million deficit, possibly leading to major cuts within the department. On Tuesday, the township, along with CPD, is holding a community discussion focused on the future of the department and finding possible solutions to its financial issues. Anita Gaines has lived in Colerain Township for over 20 years, and now her grandkids live here too. “I actually really feel safe, I do,” Gaines said.
Westwood lays out big plans for its future, centered on improving 3 major areas

3 days ago | wcpo.com | Felicia Jordan

CINCINNATI — After dozens of community meetings and over 100 surveys, Cincinnati's largest neighborhood has formed its newest plan to move the neighborhood forward. The plan was presented to the city's Equitable Housing and Growth Committee on Tuesday; it will go before the full city council on Wednesday for final approval.