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      • Local News
        CPD: 11-year-old girl fatally shot at Cincinnati playground identified
        Taylor Weiter
        Finding Solutions
        Cincinnati restaurant forced to sell food truck amid financial challenges
        De'Jah Gross
        Don't Waste Your Money
        Food budget reset: Ways to lower your grocery bill in 2026
        John Matarese
        Weather
        More rays of sunshine, but staying chilly
        Cameron Hardin
        Cincinnati
        Court docs: Suspect in downtown fight violated conditions of bond
        Grace Erwin
        Cincinnati
        Cincinnati area hospitals welcome first babies of 2026
        Grace Erwin
        Northern Kentucky
        Kentucky officials warn of measles exposure in Grant County
        Grace Erwin
        Covington
        Partial roof collapse leaves damage at Latonia Elementary
        Felicia Jordan
        Bengals
        His late son loved the Bengals. Now the games are how he'll honor his memory
        Alex Null
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        Crime

        Former reality TV star accused of bestiality, child sex abuse material

        Jen Balduf | Journal-News
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        Bengals

        Joe Burrow hoping to see change propel the Bengals back into the 2026 postseason

        Associated Press
        John Hopper and Sylvia Baillargeon

        Local News

        Couple's nonprofit tackles home repair projects for vulnerable people

        Sam Harasimowicz
      • National News

        • Tesla Cybertruck

          Tesla no longer top EV maker as expired U.S. tax credits hit sales

          AP via Scripps News Group
        • Trump Ukraine

          Trump warns of U.S. intervention if Iran kills peaceful protesters

          Haley Bull
        • Federal authorities open civil rights investigation into 2018 shooting death of Kansas teen by officer

          FBI says it foiled an ISIS-inspired New Year's Eve terror attack in NC

          Scripps News Group

        Scripps News
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        Local News

        The 4th Street Bridge spanning the Licking River to close the week of Jan. 12

        Felicia Jordan
        Oregon Marijuana

        State-Ohio

        What laws are going into effect in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana in 2026

        Valerie Lyons
        UnitedHealthcare

        Cincinnati

        TriHealth, UnitedHealthcare reach agreement after over a year of negotiations

        Grace Erwin
      • SENIOR CITIZEN NYE

        Cincinnati

        Cincinnati senior citizens share resolutions, advice for 2026

        Marlena Lang
        2026 CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

        Local News

        New year, new construction: here are 3 things happening to our roads in 2026

        Connor Steffen
        Virus Outbreak Kids Vaccine

        State-Ohio

        Ohio Department of Health announces first pediatric flu-related death

        Taylor Weiter
      • Brynn Family Vacation

        Positively Cincinnati

        Loveland woman creates viral Photoshopped holiday cards

        De'Jah Gross
        Donald Trump

        State-Ohio

        Ohio Republicans introduce bill to rename part of I-70 after President Trump

        Scripps News Group
      • New Fort Mitchell Mayor Greg Pohlgeers

        Fort Mitchell

        Fort Mitchell appoints new mayor after former mayor resigned after over a decade

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        Hawaiian terrace shooting

        Mount Airy

        CPD: Person shot multiple times at apartment complex in Mt. Airy

        Felicia Jordan
        Money

        State-Ohio

        Ohio’s minimum wage moves to $11 an hour in 2026

        Avery Kreemer | Journal-News
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        Monroe

        As demand for construction workers surges, this center gives hands-on experience

        Ginny McCabe | Journal-News
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        Don't Waste Your Money

        Gift card not working? You might be a victim of ‘gift card draining’

        John Matarese
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        Evanston

        Prosecutors: Woman was in bed when man killed her with 'homemade wooden club'

        Molly Schramm
      • WCPO 9 News Reporter Sam Harasimowicz in Cincinnati's West End

        Finding Solutions

        How to find solutions to damaged telecommunications left on your property

        Sam Harasimowicz
        Hamilton deadly crash

        Hamilton

        One week after deadly crash, neighbors push for end to dangerous driving

        Connor Steffen
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        Local Events

        Fountain Square NYE celebration moves to new Elm Street Plaza

        Marlena Lang
      • Jeff Swertfeger, Greater Cincinnati Water Works Superintendent of the Water Quality and Treatment Division, gave a tour to WCPO 9 I-Team reporter Paula Christian on Dec. 4, 2025.

        I-Team

        Cincinnati has the best-tasting water in Ohio, but it doesn't come by accident

        Paula Christian
        Child flu deaths this season rise to 63; CDC says flu hospitalizations extremely high

        Kenton County

        Kenton Co. child dies, marks first pediatric flu death in Kentucky this season

        Molly Schramm
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        Middletown

        Middletown expected to begin utility billing in January

        Bryn Dippold | Journal News
      • UnitedHealthcare

        Don't Waste Your Money

        TriHealth, UnitedHealthcare dispute: What you need to know before 2026 deadline

        Taylor Nimmo
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        Cincinnati

        Brother of Cincinnati police chief calls city's investigation 'pathetic'

        Tanya O'Rourke
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        Monroe

        Monroe police warn of rise in mail theft reports over weekend

        Felicia Jordan
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        Northern Kentucky

        Why NKY police departments are collecting old phones, tablets through January

        Taylor Woods
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        Local News

        Meet Mariah, a 20-month-old giggling her way through complex health battles

        Lauren Minor
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        Sports

        Willie Anderson, Luke Kuechly are finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame

        Mike Dyer
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        Hamilton

        Delayed Hamilton hotel projects expected to start in 2026

        Michael D. Pitman | Journal-News
        Holtman's Donuts in West Chester

        West Chester

        Holtman's Donuts will close its West Chester location after New Year's Eve

        Felicia Jordan
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        Local News

        She got a new heart. Then, her insurance declined to cover transplant medication

        Keith BieryGolick
      • CLIFTON SMASH AND GRAB

        Clifton

        Surveillance video: Thief targets several Clifton small businesses over weekend

        Connor Steffen
        Kia cars

        State-Ohio

        Ohioans with Kia, Hyundai vehicles could be eligible for financial compensation

        Molly Schramm
        Middletown Police Standoff 12/28/25

        Middletown

        Middletown standoff ends with arrest of man who had warrant out since September

        Bryn Dippold | Journal News
      • Powerball Jackpot

        Anderson Township

        $1 million Christmas Eve Powerball ticket sold in Anderson Township

        Taylor Weiter
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        Local Business News

        Popular fast-casual chain CAVA planning to open Cincinnati location in 2026

        Taylor Weiter
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        State-Ohio

        Ohio vehicle registration, renewal fees to increase in 2026

        Avery Kreemer | Journal-News
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        Don't Waste Your Money

        Why the end of the year could be the best time to buy a new car

        John Matarese
        JD Vance in Canton

        State-Ohio

        Ohio labor unions, traditional allies of Democrats, have drifted right

        Morgan Trau
        Ashed cigarette causes small fire, minimal damage at Green Township restaurant

        Local News

        Ashed cigarette causes small fire, minimal damage at Ron's Roost

        Alex Null
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        Bengals

        Joe Burrow has another impressive performance as Bengals topple Cardinals 37-14

        Molly Schramm
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        Taylor Mill

        Taylor Mill PD searching for man accused of posing as delivery man, robbing home

        Taylor Weiter
        3 people say van passenger shot them with BB or pellet gun around Mount Healthy

        Milford

        Man with BB gun sends Milford movie theater into lockdown

        Max Shilling
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        Local News

        Over 30 residents displaced, four pets die in Harrison Township apartment fire

        Max Shilling
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        Cyclones

        Cincinnati Cyclones strike ends after PHPA, ECHL reach tentative agreement

        Max Shilling
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        Glendale

        PD: Woman arrested after almost hitting officer, leading police on I-75 pursuit

        Molly Schramm
      • Louisville UPS Plane Crash Site

        State-Kentucky

        Worker injured in Louisville plane crash dies on Christmas, raising deaths to 15

        Associated Press
        JJ Bleday

        Reds

        JJ Bleday, Reds agrees to contract after outfielder cut by the Athletics

        Associated Press
        Hamilton Water Treatment Plant

        Hamilton

        Hamilton to replace lead water service lines, gets funding boost

        Michael D. Pitman | Journal-News
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        Bengals

        ESPN: Joe Burrow gifted prehistoric fossils to Bengals' O-line this Christmas

        Molly Schramm
        Saint Vincent De Paul seeks more volunteers

        Finding Solutions

        St. Vincent de Paul seeks volunteers to meet year-round community needs

        De'Jah Gross
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        Cleves

        Cleves resident wins transparency lawsuit against village, mayor vows to appeal

        Jay Shakur
      • Ravens Bengals Football

        Bengals

        Developing Bengals defense ready for a strong Cardinals passing game

        Charlie Goldsmith | Associated Press
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        Local News

        Roads around JD Vance's Cincinnati home to close Dec. 29 through Jan. 4

        Felicia Jordan
        FINANCE GOALS

        Don't Waste Your Money

        Beat 'holiday debt hangover' before 2026 with these simple financial strategies

        Taylor Nimmo
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        Don't Waste Your Money

        Can’t return it? Unload unwanted holiday gifts, and maybe earn money

        John Matarese
        Sunday Morning Club Christmas dinner brings in thousands from the community

        Northern Kentucky

        Christmas dinner tradition brings NKY community together for 38th year

        De'Jah Gross
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        Liberty Township

        New owners of Liberty Center’s cinema have bold renovation plans

        Sue Kiesewetter | Journal-News
      • Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Judge Karen Held Phipps listening intently as lobbyist Robin Rayfield speaks

        State-Ohio

        Ohio judge to rule at retired teachers' pension fund corruption trial

        Morgan Trau
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        West End

        Police arrest man accused of shooting mother, 2 kids early Christmas morning

        Felicia Jordan
        Cincinnati police

        West Price Hill

        Woman found dead on Christmas Eve identified

        Felicia Jordan
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