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Weather

HELENE IMPACTS: Rain continues through the weekend

Cameron Hardin

Local News

Thousands without power across the Tri-State

WCPO Staff

High School Sports

Highlights for Week 6 of the 2025 high school football season

WCPO staff

Local News

LIVE UPDATES: Impacts of Helene on the Tri-State

Felicia Jordan

Local News

Kroger Wellness Festival cancels Saturday's scheduled events due to weather

Taylor Weiter

Local News

Police: 85-year-old man dead after two-vehicle crash into Westwood business

Felicia Jordan

National News

Helene's flooding and winds have caused dozens of deaths in 5 states

Elina Tarkazikis

State-Ohio

Democrats challenge Ohio order preventing drop-box use for voters

Julie Carr Smyth | Associated Press

Reds

Cubs blank Reds 1-0 in fastest nine-inning game since 2010

Jay Cohen | AP Baseball Writer

High School Sports

St. Xavier defeats Elder 22-17 in GCL South Showdown Friday night

Mike Dyer

State-Ohio

Ohio STRS moves to hire firm that staff say has no qualifications

Morgan Trau

Colerain Township

Man wanted for triple shooting at Colerain Twp. bar arrested in Florida

Felicia Jordan
High School Sports

WCPO 9 Game of the Week between undefeated Cooper and Highlands postponed

Mike Dyer

Local News

NKY school districts cancel, dismiss early Friday amid Helene impact

Felicia Jordan

Don't Waste Your Money

How to save big money on Halloween costumes, whether kids or adults

John Matarese

Local Politics

What role will Gen Z have in the upcoming Ohio general election?

Connor Steffen

Politics

Tim Walz coming to Cincinnati to fundraise for Kamala Harris campign

Taylor Weiter
Cleves

Residents ready for return to normalcy after styrene leak forced evacuation

Sam Harasimowicz

Bengals

Bengals look to avoid 0-4 start, but former QB Andy Dalton stand in the way

Steve Reed | Associated Press

University of Cincinnati Sports

Cincinnati visits Texas Tech team on 5-game home winning streak

Associated Press

Positively Cincinnati

A look into Cincinnati Zoo's new Elephant Trek habitat

Tanya O'Rourke

Hamilton County

Alert issued after 10 suspected overdose deaths in one week in Hamilton County

Taylor Weiter

Don't Waste Your Money

Big Lots closing sales: What kind of deals could you find?

John Matarese
Don't Waste Your Money

McDonald's, Wendy's, Burger King: Which meal deal is best?

Taylor Nimmo

Cincinnati

Kyle Raleigh charged with assault outside Montgomery Inn boathouse

WCPO Staff

Kenton County

Kenton County takes next steps in developing 225-acre park

Grace Hamilton

Local News

Moeller High School given 'all-clear' after brief lockdown following threat

Felicia Jordan

State-Ohio

Both acting head & CIO of Ohio retired teachers’ pension fund resign

Morgan Trau

Columbia-Tusculum

Fireside Pizza owner taking over Columbia Tusculum's iconic Cajun restaurant

Felicia Jordan
Butler County

Supreme Court rules against ex-Butler County Auditor’s request to stay in office

Denise Callahan | Journal-News

West Price Hill

Passenger dead, driver seriously hurt after crashing into unoccupied dump truck

Felicia Jordan

Elections Local

The 2024 election is almost here: What you need to know before voting in Ohio

Jay Shakur

High School Sports

CPS adjusts times of 6 football games this week due to 'community violence'

Mike Dyer

Athlete of the Week

7 TDs for Cooper QB Cam O'Hara earns him Gold Star Athlete of the Week

Mike Dyer

Cleves

Residents near site of styrene leak still nervous despite all-clear

Taylor Weiter
Local News

Lawsuit filed over health issues, financial concerns after styrene leak

PJ O'Keefe

Don't Waste Your Money

Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week brings boost to businesses after slow summer

Taylor Nimmo

Hamilton County

Hamilton County Jail inmate charged with raping 12-year-old in December 2023

Molly Schramm

Cleves

Why did a train car traveling through Cleves, Whitewater Twp. leak styrene?

Felicia Jordan

Cleves

Tri-State styrene leak in 2005 led to days of evacuations, class-action lawsuit

Molly Schramm

Cleves

FAQ: What to know if you're impacted by evacuation in Cleves, Whitewater Twp.

Felicia Jordan
Cleves

MAP: Evacuation zone and road closures due to styrene leak

PJ O'Keefe

Madisonville

Man shot in leg after 'employee versus employee' shooting at car wash

Felicia Jordan

Cleves

What is styrene? A look at the chemical leaked from a train car near Cleves

Felicia Jordan

Don't Waste Your Money

Woman loses life savings of almost $10,000 to bank scam

John Matarese

Finding Solutions

Partnership between a Cincinnati school, nonprofit sets students up for success

Sam Harasimowicz

State-Ohio

Head of Ohio retired teachers' pension fund gets $1.65 million to leave

Morgan Trau
Local Dining

As crowds return post-pandemic, one Cincinnati eatery is serving lunch again

Bret Buganski

Cincinnati

Cincinnati Council member Reggie Harris accepts position with federal department

Molly Schramm

Homefront

Army veteran turns friend’s suicide into positive mission to save other veterans

Craig McKee

Local News

Duke Energy wants a rate hike. Here's what that means for your wallet

Jay Shakur

Cleves

Evacuation order lifted after styrene leak in Cleves, Whitewater Twp.

Taylor Weiter

Cincinnati

Theetge says CPS needs to 'step up' and help police with youth violence

Valerie Lyons
Bengals

NFL Network: Bengals offensive tackle Trent Brown out for season

PJ O'Keefe

State-Ohio

Criminal charges against Trump and Vance in Springfield

News 5 Staff

Adams County

Reward offered for tips leading to culprits behind suspected Adams County arson

Felicia Jordan

Local News

After an accident claimed his arm, Cincinnati Zoo dubbed this new baby 'Luke'

Felicia Jordan

Education

Northern Kentucky University offering in-state tuition to Indiana, Ohio students

Felicia Jordan

State-Kentucky

Kentucky's Supreme Court will soon have a woman at its helm for the first time

Bruce Schreiner | Associated Press
State-Kentucky

Vision screenings to be required for all KY driver's license renewals next year

Caleb Barnes

Batavia Township

Village of Batavia council considers nearly 800-home development for first time

Sean DeLancey

State-Ohio

What is Ohio Issue 1? We explain the redistricting amendment

Morgan Trau

Finding Solutions

Southwest Local Schools, nonprofit partner to raise money for local families

Krizia Williams

Finding Solutions

Months-long bridge replacement in Loveland almost completed

Sam Harasimowicz

Bengals

Bengals fall to Commanders, start season 0-3 for first time since 2019

Molly Schramm
Local News

Organizers paint a clearer picture of Tall Stacks-like festival planned for 2025

Felicia Jordan

Bengals

Ballad of Bengals fan who wants 'Anybody but the Chiefs' to win goes viral

Craig McKee

I-Team

Two months after Mason pastor resigns, archdiocese moves him north

Paula Christian

St. Xavier defeats Elder 22-17 in GCL South Showdown Friday night

Ohio STRS moves to hire firm that staff say has no qualifications

Man wanted for triple shooting at Colerain Twp. bar arrested in Florida

WCPO 9 Game of the Week between undefeated Cooper and Highlands postponed

NKY school districts cancel, dismiss early Friday amid Helene impact

How to save big money on Halloween costumes, whether kids or adults

What role will Gen Z have in the upcoming Ohio general election?

Tim Walz coming to Cincinnati to fundraise for Kamala Harris campign

Residents ready for return to normalcy after styrene leak forced evacuation

Bengals look to avoid 0-4 start, but former QB Andy Dalton stand in the way

Cincinnati visits Texas Tech team on 5-game home winning streak

A look into Cincinnati Zoo's new Elephant Trek habitat

Alert issued after 10 suspected overdose deaths in one week in Hamilton County

Big Lots closing sales: What kind of deals could you find?

McDonald's, Wendy's, Burger King: Which meal deal is best?

Kyle Raleigh charged with assault outside Montgomery Inn boathouse

Kenton County takes next steps in developing 225-acre park

Moeller High School given 'all-clear' after brief lockdown following threat

Both acting head & CIO of Ohio retired teachers’ pension fund resign

Fireside Pizza owner taking over Columbia Tusculum's iconic Cajun restaurant

Supreme Court rules against ex-Butler County Auditor’s request to stay in office

Passenger dead, driver seriously hurt after crashing into unoccupied dump truck

The 2024 election is almost here: What you need to know before voting in Ohio

CPS adjusts times of 6 football games this week due to 'community violence'

7 TDs for Cooper QB Cam O'Hara earns him Gold Star Athlete of the Week

Residents near site of styrene leak still nervous despite all-clear

Lawsuit filed over health issues, financial concerns after styrene leak

Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week brings boost to businesses after slow summer

Hamilton County Jail inmate charged with raping 12-year-old in December 2023

Why did a train car traveling through Cleves, Whitewater Twp. leak styrene?

Tri-State styrene leak in 2005 led to days of evacuations, class-action lawsuit

FAQ: What to know if you're impacted by evacuation in Cleves, Whitewater Twp.

MAP: Evacuation zone and road closures due to styrene leak

Man shot in leg after 'employee versus employee' shooting at car wash

What is styrene? A look at the chemical leaked from a train car near Cleves

Woman loses life savings of almost $10,000 to bank scam

Partnership between a Cincinnati school, nonprofit sets students up for success

Head of Ohio retired teachers' pension fund gets $1.65 million to leave

As crowds return post-pandemic, one Cincinnati eatery is serving lunch again

Cincinnati Council member Reggie Harris accepts position with federal department

Army veteran turns friend’s suicide into positive mission to save other veterans

Duke Energy wants a rate hike. Here's what that means for your wallet

Evacuation order lifted after styrene leak in Cleves, Whitewater Twp.

Theetge says CPS needs to 'step up' and help police with youth violence

NFL Network: Bengals offensive tackle Trent Brown out for season

Criminal charges against Trump and Vance in Springfield

Reward offered for tips leading to culprits behind suspected Adams County arson

After an accident claimed his arm, Cincinnati Zoo dubbed this new baby 'Luke'

Northern Kentucky University offering in-state tuition to Indiana, Ohio students

Kentucky's Supreme Court will soon have a woman at its helm for the first time

Vision screenings to be required for all KY driver's license renewals next year

Village of Batavia council considers nearly 800-home development for first time

What is Ohio Issue 1? We explain the redistricting amendment

Southwest Local Schools, nonprofit partner to raise money for local families

Months-long bridge replacement in Loveland almost completed

Bengals fall to Commanders, start season 0-3 for first time since 2019

Organizers paint a clearer picture of Tall Stacks-like festival planned for 2025

Ballad of Bengals fan who wants 'Anybody but the Chiefs' to win goes viral

Two months after Mason pastor resigns, archdiocese moves him north

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