Living on beans & rice to fight heroin & poverty

Last year, Crossroads raised $377,000 to help kids in Cincinnati. This year, they're hoping for more to help combat the local heroin epidemic.

Man dies walking on NB I-471 overnight Saturday

Police aretrying to determine why a man was walking on northbound I-471 in Northern Kentucky Saturday morning when he was struck and killed by a vehicle there.

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Exclusive: Behind-the-scenes of OTR renovation

This third installment of WCPO's occasional series shows the next phase of work in the development of Park West in historic Over-the-Rhine.

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Man arrested in NKY peeping, burglaries

A man was arrested Friday in connection with two burglaries earlier this week involving a stranger who entered the bedrooms of women while they were sleeping.

DJ's '2 Cents' VIDEO: Your identity matters

If you want to pick up tickets left for you by a player at a stadium, you most show a photo ID at will call. Same if you want to cash a check, get on an airliner or rent a car.

Alfredo Simon leads Reds over reeling Cubs 4-1

Alfredo Simon lowered his ERA to 0.86, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Chicago Cubs 4-1 Friday for their 16th win in their last 17 games at Wrigley Field.

Phillips exits Reds' game because of back spasms

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips left Friday's game against the Chicago Cubs because of back spasms.

Sheriff on heroin outbreak: We are under attack

“We are under attack.” That was a statement by Kenton County Sheriff Chuck Korzenborn Friday in a plea for urgency to combat the heroin epidemic in Kentucky.

Campus sexual assault: Xavier aims at redemption

This time of year, high school seniors are deciding where to go to college. For many young women and their parents, the issue of campus safety may be as important as any number of other criteria.

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Reds' Chapman cleared to throw batting practice

Cincinnati Reds closer Aroldis Chapman has been cleared to throw batting practice for the first time since he was hit in the face by a line drive during an exhibition game on March 10.

U.S. seizes woman's tax refund to pay dad's debt

The Treasury Dept. has seized thousands of refunds to recover government overpayments - mainly in Social Security benefits -  from beneficiaries or their survivors.

Meal Madness Flavor 4: Vote for best restaurant

Vote for the best restaurant in the Tri-State out of the 4 eateries left!

Rash of vehicle thefts in Butler County

The Butler County Sheriff’s Office is investigating nine recent reports of vehicle thefts in Hanover Township.

Family 'prays steps' to show love of their son

Maria and Christi O’Brien, a couple from Morrow, plan to carry their health-challenged young son up the 98 steps at Holy Cross-Immaculata Church on Good Friday as a testament to their love for him and their faith.

Man accused of stealing 19 A/C units

A Cincinnati man is accused of causing about $100,000 in damage when police said he stole 19 air conditioning units.

The Eagle serves hominy as a bar snack. Really.

In this week's "wine me, dine me pick of the week:" Julie Niesen Gosdin bellies up to the bar and digs into "eminently munchable" hominy.

TriHealth to expand Bethesda Butler Hospital

A multi-million dollar expansion this spring at a Butler County hospital will bring with it increased health care options for patients and new jobs for the community.

Residents want New Miami mayor to resign

The New Miami police chief is on paid administrative leave after the village's mayor filed charges to remove him from office and local resident's are not happy.

Batter Up! Health, safety at a diamond near you

In this week's "Ask the Nurse," spring means bats are swinging, balls are flying, and players of all ages are sliding into bases. It's all fun and games until someone gets hurt.

FDA may back off on new craft beer regulations

The FDA may be backing off from proposed changes that would have affected brewers and farmers across the nation.