WKRC-TV (Cincinnati, OH)

WKRC is a television station located in Ohio and is affiliated with CBS, operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. This company is among the largest and most varied television broadcasting organizations in the United States. Sinclair currently manages, programs, or offers sales services to 163 TV stations across 77 markets, pending certain transactions. Their television network reaches about 38.7% of households with TVs in the U.S. and features affiliations with networks such as FOX, ABC, MyTV, CW, CBS, NBC, Univision, and Azteca.

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English

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#20397

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#3755

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#109

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Miscarriage support author aims to break silence with new book, events

1 day ago | local12.com | Liz Bonis

CINCINNATI (WKRC) — An estimated one in four pregnancies ends in miscarriage, according to the March of Dimes. Despite the prevalence, many who experience this loss feel isolated and unsupported. Joinne Ruff Chandler, an author and mother, is working to change that narrative. "I had had 2 successful pregnancies before my husband, and I experienced a miscarriage," said Chandler.
Breakthrough neck surgery offers lasting relief for chronic pain sufferers

1 day ago | local12.com | Liz Bonis

Font familyFont colorCharacter edgeCharacter edge colorBackground colorWindow colorTOPICS:Neck painSurgeryChronicReliefSpinal cordDiscOutpatientCINCINNATI (WKRC) — A new surgical procedure is providing hope for those suffering from chronic neck pain. The anterior cervical discectomy fusion (ACDF) is a breakthrough operation that promises lasting relief, according to Dr. William McClellan, a spine surgeon at OrthoCincy in Kentucky.
When to consider surgery for neck or back pain, experts weigh in

1 day ago | local12.com | Liz Bonis

CINCINNATI (WKRC) — Local doctors are advising patients to carefully evaluate their options before opting for surgery to address neck or back pain.
Potential development plans for The Banks put on hold; designs didn't meet expectations

1 day ago | local12.com | Christian Hauser

CINCINNATI (WKRC) — Development plans for Lot 24, one of the last and largest parcels available at The Banks, have been put on hold as city and county officials agree to pause any movement until further review. The decision comes after a request for proposal for design ideas closed in April, with only two designs submitted. Hamilton County Commission President Denise Driehaus explained the pause, stating that the submitted designs did not meet the leaders' expectations for the development.
Emotional standstill: Hendrickson's contract dispute with Bengals takes a personal turn

1 day ago | local12.com | Richard Skinner

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A text from Bengals head coach Zac Taylor to defensive end Trey Hendrickson on Monday morning may have provided the spark to issue the statement he sent to ESPN that same day about lack of communication from the organization in regards to a contract extension he is seeking, and he made it clear on Tuesday that he doesn't plan to play this season on his current deal.
Hearing loss linked to increased heart failure risk, study finds

2 days ago | local12.com | Liz Bonis

TOPICS:Hearing lossHeart failureStudyRiskVascularCochleaInterventionCardiologistCINCINNATI (WKRC) - suggests a connection between hearing loss and an increased risk of heart failure. In one of the first trials of its kind, researchers found that individuals with poor hearing were more likely to develop heart failure over time compared to those with normal hearing.
Young man finds hope after battling severe depression

2 days ago | local12.com | Liz Bonis

CINCINNATI (WKRC) — As Mental Health Awareness Month unfolds, Matthew Heagerty, a young man who has struggled with depression for years, is sharing his story to encourage others to seek help. Heagerty, who once found joy in activities like baseball, said, "I was in a severe depression. So I was having active suicidal thoughts. I had gone into kind of a dark space. My depression was really really bad.
Multiple Cincinnati organizations hit hard as millions in federal funds cut by DOGE

2 days ago | local12.com | Christian Hauser

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - More than a thousand programs nationwide have lost federal grant money due to budget cuts implemented by President Trump and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Among the affected are several local groups, including the Mill Creek Alliance, which has been dedicated to improving water quality and transforming the creek into a public asset for the past 30 years.
Kentucky Gives Day offers chance to double impact for local charities

2 days ago | local12.com | Liz Bonis

Kentucky Gives Day is set to provide a significant opportunity for residents to support their favorite non-profits through charitable donations. Among the many organizations participating is Master Provisions, which focuses on combating food insecurity in the Cincinnati area. (WKRC)
"You're as big of a jerk as I heard you are": OKCPD officer to Sheriff during traffic stop

2 days ago | local12.com | Colleen Wilson

New body camera video from Oklahoma City Police shows an interaction between an OKCPD officer and Canadian County Sheriff Chris West. An OKCPD officer pulled over Sheriff West on Friday, May 2nd. He was accused of going 58 miles per hour in a 45 miles per hour zone on Mustang Road near SW 15th. The officer approached West's window and immediately recognized him. "You're the sheriff, aren't you?" The officer said at the window of Sheriff West's vehicle. The officer said he would give West a warning.