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Coroner ID's man killed in wrong-way crash on I-74 Saturday night
CINCINNATI — A man whowas killed in a crash Saturday night on I-74 near mile marker 18.1 has been identified. According to the Hamilton County Coroner's Office, Ian Hollopeter, 22, died. Hollopeter was driving a 2023 Nissan Altima the wrong way on I-74 when he struck a 2020 Chevy...
Crash involving a school bus reported on Hutchins Avenue in Avondale
CINCINNATI — A crash involving a school bus was reported on Hutchins Avenue in Avondale. No injuries have been reported at this time. Police have been dispatched to the scene. The roadway is being blocked near Reading Road in order to transport the bus via tow-truck from the location.
Could a new Ohio law banning tobacco regulations lead to more teens smoking or vaping?
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A new Ohio law set to take effect in April could stop local jurisdictions from limited access to tobacco by kids and teens. In January, the Ohio General Assembly overturned Gov. Mike DeWine’s veto of a bill blocking cities and other jurisdictions from banning or regulating tobacco products.
Coroner IDs motorcyclist killed in weekend Cincinnati crash
CINCINNATI (WXIX) -We now know the name of the motorcyclist killed in a weekend crash in the East End. Nathaniel Armstrong, 36, of Covedale, was pronounced dead at the scene of the single-vehicle crash on Riverside Drive early Saturday, according to the Hamilton County Coroner’s Office. He was operating...
Newtown mayor responds to lawsuit filed by Police Chief Tom Synan
The Newtown mayor released a statement Monday saying he has no vendetta against Police Chief Tom Synan, who filed a lawsuit against the village and the mayor earlier this month. Mayor Mark Kobasuk said the allegations in the lawsuit are inflammatory and meant to outrage citizens, but the battle it...
BPD: Locals assist in capture of assault suspect
BLANCHESTER — A suspect accused of assaulting a woman Saturday night and fleeing from authorities is now in custody thanks to the help of local residents, according to the Blanchester Police Department. On Saturday at 11:45 p.m. while on patrol, a Blanchester police officer was approached by several bystanders...
Flurries today, Spring begins tomorrow
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - We will continue to see snow flurries much of the day today and into this afternoon. Most of the snow will struggle to stick to the warm ground. However, we could see some of that snow stick to elevated surfaces. Snow will taper off this evening with clear skies and cold weather overnight. The low will be 25. The last time we had snow was March 1st and February 17th with just a trace or flurries reported. We had measurable snow last on February 16th.
Cincinnati health officials providing measles exposure form after possible exposure earlier this month
CINCINNATI — Cincinnati health officials have prepared a Measles Exposure Response Form to collect information about people who may have been exposed to the disease earlier this month. Health officials say the department was notified of a measles exposure at the Heritage Bank Center on March 8. Officials say...
Assault with injuries reported on Allegro Lane in Loveland
LOVELAND, Ohio — Assault with injuries reported on Allegro Lane in Loveland. Click the video player above to watch other morning headlines from WLWT News 5. This story was curated by Hearst's WLWT Alert Desk. Sharing brings us closer together. If this story happened near you, share this article...
How to take part in Ohio Severe Weather Awareness Week
WILMINGTON, Ohio — The intense tornadoes that we had last week serve as a reminder that this is the time of the year when we typically start to see an increase in severe weather. This week in Ohio is Severe Weather Awareness Week, and it's important to be aware...
Group fighting to save Sunlite Pool offers to buy it from CSO for market value
Now, after a petition hoping to save Sunlite Pool topped out at just under 25,000 signatures, Save Coney Islanders has a different proposal for MEMI and CSO: Sell the land the pool was built on.
This Dayton-area Italian restaurant plans to open its second location
LEBANON, Ohio (Dayton Business Journal) A local restaurant plans to open the doors to its second location in the Dayton region after a successful 20 years in its existing spot. The eatery will open in an under-construction housing community later this summer. Troni’s Italian Bistro is set to open its...
Crash with injuries reported on US-22 in Landen
LANDEN, Ohio — A crash with injuries was reported at the intersection of US-22 and Connecticut Court in Landen. Police and EMS have been dispatched to the scene. Click the video player above to watch other headlines from WLWT News 5. This story was curated by Hearst's WLWT Alert...
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