Written by Madeline Ottilie, WCPO reporter You might soon notice a drop in your monthly Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. At the start of the pandemic, the U.S. government allowed states to issue enhanced SNAP benefits. As several states now end their public health emergencies, these benefits are ending too. Starting in May, Kentuckians […]
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More storms likely this afternoon
Written by Brandon Spinner, WCPO meteorologist Our first wave of storms has already passed bringing some very heavy rainfall to many communities. Some spots Round two’s window will open up around 2 p.m. Clouds have already given way to plenty of sunshine and that will charge up our atmosphere as we head into the afternoon. […]
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Expect ideal weather Monday before storms move in Tuesday
Written by Jennifer Ketchmark, WCPO meteorologist We are staring down a gorgeous Monday forecast but let this be your 9 First Warning, severe storms will be possible on Tuesday. For Monday, we’ll see a few more clouds developing later this afternoon. Temperatures will top out in the low 70s and the day is dry, it’s […]
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Covington officer suspended for sharing video of himself drinking alcohol off-duty before crash
Written by Craig Cheatham, WCPO investigative reporter After allegedly sharing video of himself drinking alcohol at his birthday celebration, an off-duty Covington police officer ran a stop sign and crashed his personal vehicle into a guard rail in a residential neighborhood in Villa Hills. A Villa Hills police investigation found Devyn Harris was going about […]
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Breaking down rain chances for the next three days
Written by Raven Richard, WCPO forecaster There is a lot going on in the Ohio Valley over the next three days, so here’s what you need to know about rain and when it will have the biggest impact on outdoor plans. FRIDAY – Clouds are going to be a huge feature again today. And at times, […]
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Cincinnati city councilman wants Ben Dusing off his public corruption case
Written by Paula Christian, WCPO investigative reporter Former Cincinnati City Councilman Jeff Pastor is looking for a new attorney for his upcoming federal public corruption trial after his attorney of more than a year, Ben Dusing, was temporarily suspended from practicing law. At a hearing Wednesday, Pastor announced his intention to “find new counsel,” to U.S. […]
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Welp. Hope you enjoyed the warm weather while it lasted.
Written by Brandon Spinner, WCPO meteorologist We are definitely feeling the effects of yesterday’s cold front. Temperatures are 15 to 20 degrees colder than what we saw Monday, and 30 degrees cooler than this weekend. There is plenty of sunshine today, but also breezy. Winds at 15 to 20 mph from the northwest will make […]
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Nonprofit plans to put trauma kits in every sheriff’s cruiser in Kentucky
Written by Craig McKee, WCPO anchor The tornadoes that hit Kentucky last December meant an emergency response from across the country. One of the teams who responded was the Cincinnati chapter of Sheep Dog Impact Assistance. While they were helping with rescue and recovery efforts in Dawson Springs, chapter commander Dave Jardon said he realized […]
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Expect spotty showers and storms today before a big cooldown
By Jennifer Ketchmark, WCPO meteorologist After a blissful, warm weekend forecast, we are looking at some big changes the next 48 hours. And it all starts today with showers and storms. A cold front is out to the west early this morning and we could see some isolated showers during the morning drive ahead of […]
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The Beverly Hills Supper Club fire: An oral history
Orginally published May 22, 2017 on WCPO.com. Written by Jack Brennan The Beverly Hills Supper Club. There was nothing like it. There still isn’t, and there likely never will be. Perched on a hill in a most unlikely location – the otherwise buzz-free suburban community of Southgate, Kentucky — the Beverly Hills was a supernova, […]
