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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#9041

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Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani shakes up Dem party with NYC primary win

2 days ago | local12.com | Matt Galka

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 24: New York mayoral candidate, State Rep. Zohran Mamdani (D-NY) speaks to supporters during an election night gathering at The Greats of Craft LIC on June 24, 2025 in the Long Island City neighborhood of the Queens borough in New York City. Mamdani was announced as the winner ...
Clermont County man accused of grooming child for years before raping, abusing her

2 days ago | local12.com | Marella Porter

TOPICS:Clermont CountyJames BlairGroomingChild abuseSex crimesVictimsProsecutorsIndictmentCLERMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WKRC) - A Jackson Township man is accused of raping a young girl over the course of several years. Clermont County prosecutors are now investigating whether there are more victims. According to court documents, 40-year-old James Blair’s crimes started in 2018 when the victim was seven.
Former Tri-State golf course to become one of area's biggest parks

2 days ago | local12.com | Katie Amrhein

INDEPENDENCE, Ky. (WKRC) - Kenton County leaders are investing $20 million into transforming a former golf course into a 200-acre park. It's a move they said will be a game-changer for attracting more visitors to the area. Kenton County Judge Executive Kris Knochelmann emphasized the importance of parks to the community's vitality. "If you don't have good parks, you're probably not a vital community, and that's what we want," said Knochelmann.
Priyanka Chopra goes braless in silver satin gown for 'Heads of State' world premiere

2 days ago | local12.com | Courtney Tezeno

Priynka Chopra Jonas goes braless in silver satin gown at World Premiere of “Heads of State” (Credit: Dave Allocca / StarPix )
'Such a wide variety of merchandise': A look inside Tri-State's newest antique mall

3 days ago | local12.com | Marella Porter

CLERMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WKRC) – The Tri-State’s newest antique mall is set to open this weekend. It’s an antique lover’s paradise inside the Amelia Antique Mall. There’s a lot to offer—and few things are the same. “There’s just been such a wide variety of merchandise,” said co-owner Jenna Lee Tameris. The mall spans 25,000 square feet and features 158 booths offering collectibles, antiques, and vintage items. There are also 76 display cases filled with small, high-quality items.
How is Cincinnati handling double-digit increases in nearly all crime categories

3 days ago | local12.com | James Pilcher

CINCINNATI (WKRC) — After a promising start to 2025 with declining crime rates, Cincinnati has experienced a surge in criminal activity over the past month. The city has seen double-digit increases in nearly all crime categories compared to the previous year, including homicides and aggravated assaults. In response, Mayor Aftab Pureval and Police Chief Teresa Theetge announced a series of initiatives aimed at curbing the rising violence. "We see what is happening.
Here's how a local school district managed to save estimated $2.9 million annually

4 days ago | local12.com | James Pilcher

CINCINNATI (WKRC) — Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) is set to increase the number of students using Metro buses for transportation in the upcoming school year as part of efforts to address a $52 million budget gap. The school board voted in May to require all seventh and eighth graders to ride Metro buses. New details recently released show that those students will come from 13 schools and will also include high schoolers who hadn't ridden Metro previously.
Arrest of sheriff's wife deepens public corruption probe in Central Florida gambling case

4 days ago | local12.com | Skyler Shepard

Just weeks after a Florida sheriff was hauled off in cuffs over a $21.6 million gambling ring, his wife now faces a felony of her own. According to court records, Robin Lynn Severance Lopez, 50, was taken into custody by Lake County Sheriff’s deputies at 9:55 a.m. and booked on conspiracy to use or invest proceeds derived from racketeering activity, a second-degree felony. She is being held without bond. Her arrest comes just weeks after her husband, Marcos R.
How to approach, talk to kids about conflict in Iran

4 days ago | local12.com | Marella Porter

CINCINNATI (WKRC) – The conflict overseas can be a difficult topic for some parents to broach with their kids. Kerry Brown, a parenting specialist at Beech Acres Parenting Center, said that honesty is key when it comes to these conversations. She said that children may be more aware than adults realize. “More than likely, your children are either overhearing conversations or they hear it on the news, the radio, or social media,” said Brown.
'We finally got justice': Man who killed Butler County mother in hit-and-run sentenced

4 days ago | local12.com | Katie Amrhein

TOPICS:JusticeSentencingHit-and-runCourtroomRemorsefulFamilyHANOVER TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WKRC) - There wasn't a dry eye in the courtroom when the family of Mary Beth Blankenship, especially her young daughters, gave impact statements at Tristan King's sentencing. King was sentenced to 30 months in prison for failing to stop at an accident in June of 2024. The accident claimed the life of Hanover Township mother Mary berth Blankenship. King turned himself in, and pleaded guilty.