University of Cincinnati's new coach is focusing on running backs heading into the season
Ahead of UC's football season, WCPO sports reporter Marshall Kramsky sat down with the team. Coach Scatt Satterfield has implemented a heavy focus on the team's running backs as they practice for their first game Saturday.
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Radio legend Jim Scott says he has ALS
Local radio legend Jim Scott is asking fans for support after being diagnosed with ALS, often known as "Lou Gerhrig's Disease. The former 700 WLW host said he got the news in the spring of 2022 after he began experiencing weakness in the same arm and leg that the polio he had as a child weakened. "ALS is similar to polio in that they are motor-neuron diseases," he wrote. "The big difference is that not everyone who contracted polio died from it. ALS is a fatal disease."
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Damage left behind from Hurricane Idalia
Hurricane Idalia tore into Florida at the speed of a fast-moving train Wednesday, splitting trees in half, ripping roofs off hotels and turning small cars into boats before sweeping into Georgia and South Carolina as a still-powerful storm that flooded roadways and sent residents running for higher ground.
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Cincinnati team is first to represent the region at Gay Softball World Series
For the first time, Cincinnati is being represented with a team in this week's Gay Softball World Series in Minnesota — part of an explosion of growth in LGBTQ+ sports in our region. The Broadway Monkeys, part of the Rivercity Softball League, took part in opening ceremonies on Monday and started game play Tuesday. read the full story here: https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/hamilton-county/cincinnati/super-proud-cincinnati-team-is-first-to-represent-the-region-at-gay-softball-world-series
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Lakota school bus drivers could strike soon
The drivers could strike as early as Friday. Here's the full story: https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/bus-drivers-could-strike-this-week-halting-transportation-services-for-lakota
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Joe Burrow practices for first time since calf injury in late July
Joe Burrow suffered a strained calf in the first week of training camp. He returned to practice on Wednesday, 11 days before the season-opener
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Concerns for Mitch McConnell after he freezes again
While answering a question from a reporter about running for reelection in 2026, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell stopped mid-sentence. An aide came up to him, asking if he heard the question. McConnell did not reply, and the aide told reporters, "we're going to need a minute."
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Cincinnati postal workers rally for more protection amid targeted violence
Ted Thompson, Branch 43 President, said 17 of their postal carriers have been robbed or assaulted since January 2022. They rallied Wednesday at Fountain Square for more protections amid increased violence.
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Business leaders celebrate OneNKY Center groundbreaking
It’s only a four-story building, but Northern Kentucky leaders have high hopes for OneNKY Center on Greenup Street in Covington. The $27 million project will consolidate seven business promotional groups under one roof and establish the Covington Life Science Lab for researchers and startups.
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Joe Burrow returns to Bengals practice for first time after injury
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow returned to practice Wednesday. This was the first time Burrow has been back in pads since he strained his calf in mid-July.
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Cleves mobile home infested with roaches due to neighbors
A mobile home park in Cleves is infested with thousands of roaches. The infestation started after neighbors moved out, leaving their mobile home filled with trash.
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13-year-old ejected, 6 others injured in crash near Cincinnati high school
An early morning Wednesday crash sent seven people to the hospital, including two teens and three small children. The crash involved three vehicles, a Three Rivers Local School District employee and students.
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Cincinnati team goes to Gay Softball World Series
A Cincinnati team is the first to represent the city at the Gay Softball World Series.
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Sen. Mitch McConnell freezes up during questioning at Covington forum
Senator Mitch McConnell froze up for multiple seconds Wednesday during a forum in Covington. The Senate GOP leader was answering questions during the event when he said he couldn't hear the question. The Republican leader then stopped speaking before staring off into space for multiple seconds. After the ordeal, McConnell finished the press conference. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/2wztpnhb
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Sen. Mitch McConnell freezes up during questioning at Covington forum
Senator Mitch McConnell froze up for multiple seconds Wednesday during a forum in Covington. The Senate GOP leader was answering questions during the event when he said he couldn't hear the question. The Republican leader then stopped speaking before staring off into space for multiple seconds. After the ordeal, McConnell finished the press conference.
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Student ejected, 7 others transported to hospital after Cleves crash
Multiple Three Rivers School District students and a staff member are in the hospital after a crash Wednesday morning in Cleves near Taylor High School, the district said in a press release. The crash happened around 7:30 a.m. at the intersection of US 50 and Cooper Avenue. At least two vehicles are involved. First responders said a Taylor High School student was ejected from one of the vehicles. They said one person was airlifted to the hospital in a medical helicopter and that seven others were taken in ambulances. Read the full story here: https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/hamilton-county/cleves/fd-student-ejected-7-others-transported-to-hospital-after-crash-near-taylor-high-school-in-cleves
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Beware the Facebook verification scam
Many Facebook users are getting a message telling them to verify their identity, or their page will be shut down in 24 - 48 hours. What happens if you fall for this.
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City unveils design plans for Central Parkway Reimagined project
The City of Cincinnati’s Department of Transportation and Engineering (DOTE) unveiled design options Tuesday night for the Central Parkway Reimagined project. The project could transform the stretch of Central Parkway between Plum Street and Liberty Street. Read the full story here: https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/city-set-to-unveil-design-plans-for-central-parkway-reimagined-project
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Alternative plan for Brent Spence Bridge project would be $100 million more
Former Cincinnati mayors John Cranley and Mark Mallory have been working with the group and advocating for the design. Several community councils have also voted to support the plan. A memo from the management team, though, said the plan will cost a lot more than ODOT's.
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City of Hamilton considers strategies to address parking needs amid growth
The city said it is pursuing multiple solutions to parking problems. Officials said they have agreements with some nearby lot owners to allow for free public parking at certain times of the day. Hamilton also installed parking meters on Main Street earlier this summer and plans to add a lot with 52 more parking spots.
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Mother speaks out after 11-year-old beat at Ohio high school football game
Robin Kramer, the mother of an 11-year-old girl beaten at a high school football game in Clermont County, said the 15-year-old who could be seen hitting and kicking her had bullied and threatened her for months.
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Ohio AG Dave Yost wants Evans Landscaping owner Doug Evans jailed for 30 days
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost wants Evans Landscaping owner Doug Evans jailed for 30 days for violating a court order that requires him to clean up three landscaping and gravel facilities near Newtown and in Anderson Township. State prosecutors filed a contempt motion on Monday, asking Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas Judge Jody Luebbers to send Evans to jail and fine him up to $1,000 per day for past violations.
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Group helps make sure everyone can have a chance to explore ballet
Every Saturday, 48 or so girls take lessons at Jesus University. Founder Helen Brooks said the work teaches them discipline, math and most importantly, confidence.
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Residents blame local homeless shelter for nearby code violations
Neighbors near a local homeless shelter complain that code violations in the form of litter, houseless people sleeping on stoops and jugs filled with urine discarded are the fault of the shelter. The shelter says they've spoken to the city and there are no pending violations.
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