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Iconic SoCal mansion featured in popular 90s sitcom set to hit market: https://bit.ly/3Z3xku9
January 17, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Iconic SoCal mansion featured in popular 90s sitcom set to hit market: https://bit.ly/3Z3xku9
How the Reds roster looks 1 month before Spring Training full squad workouts -- with updated depth chart: https://bit.ly/4jP4qHI
January 17, 2026 at 8:30 AM
How the Reds roster looks 1 month before Spring Training full squad workouts -- with updated depth chart: https://bit.ly/4jP4qHI
An 18-year-old daycare worker confessed to “intentionally suffocating" two babies -- one fatally -- in an “attention seeking act” when she was arrested: https://bit.ly/4jJx78T
January 17, 2026 at 8:00 AM
An 18-year-old daycare worker confessed to “intentionally suffocating" two babies -- one fatally -- in an “attention seeking act” when she was arrested: https://bit.ly/4jJx78T
Chocolate candy bars were recalled nationwide due to potentially being contaminated with salmonella, authorities said.
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January 17, 2026 at 7:15 AM
Chocolate candy bars were recalled nationwide due to potentially being contaminated with salmonella, authorities said.
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READ MORE: https://bit.ly/3LO5X44
'R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A.' at John Mellencamp's Cincinnati tour stop: https://bit.ly/3LHr08h
January 17, 2026 at 6:45 AM
'R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A.' at John Mellencamp's Cincinnati tour stop: https://bit.ly/3LHr08h
A simple traffic stop for tinted windows turned into a high-speed chase that ended with a multi-vehicle crash after the suspect charged at an officer and fled the scene.
SEE THE FULL VIDEO: https://bit.ly/4bJej7s
SEE THE FULL VIDEO: https://bit.ly/4bJej7s
January 17, 2026 at 6:00 AM
A simple traffic stop for tinted windows turned into a high-speed chase that ended with a multi-vehicle crash after the suspect charged at an officer and fled the scene.
SEE THE FULL VIDEO: https://bit.ly/4bJej7s
SEE THE FULL VIDEO: https://bit.ly/4bJej7s
A man allegedly attempted to stab a stranger near a Five Guys restaurant after an argument about fake sneakers, then fled the scene in a random DoorDash driver's car.
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January 17, 2026 at 5:15 AM
A man allegedly attempted to stab a stranger near a Five Guys restaurant after an argument about fake sneakers, then fled the scene in a random DoorDash driver's car.
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READ MORE: https://bit.ly/4b4h1V4
According to a 911 call, a Brinks security guard was robbed at gunpoint while working at a West Side Kroger ATM.
Three suspects are still on the run.
https://tinyurl.com/25bbjjh4
Three suspects are still on the run.
https://tinyurl.com/25bbjjh4
January 17, 2026 at 4:31 AM
According to a 911 call, a Brinks security guard was robbed at gunpoint while working at a West Side Kroger ATM.
Three suspects are still on the run.
https://tinyurl.com/25bbjjh4
Three suspects are still on the run.
https://tinyurl.com/25bbjjh4
Redsfest has made its return to the newly renovated Cincinnati Convention Center.
The event drew thousands of attendees who were impressed by the wide range of improvements.
https://tinyurl.com/4hhcvc9n
The event drew thousands of attendees who were impressed by the wide range of improvements.
https://tinyurl.com/4hhcvc9n
January 17, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Redsfest has made its return to the newly renovated Cincinnati Convention Center.
The event drew thousands of attendees who were impressed by the wide range of improvements.
https://tinyurl.com/4hhcvc9n
The event drew thousands of attendees who were impressed by the wide range of improvements.
https://tinyurl.com/4hhcvc9n
An 8-year-old child was allegedly sliced "down to the bone" when she rescued her mother from being stabbed to death by her stepfather.
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January 17, 2026 at 3:15 AM
An 8-year-old child was allegedly sliced "down to the bone" when she rescued her mother from being stabbed to death by her stepfather.
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If you were waiting a few days to order some Cherry Thing-A-Lings to your door this year, you're already out of luck.
But there's still a way for you to get them: https://tinyurl.com/5ercezxb
But there's still a way for you to get them: https://tinyurl.com/5ercezxb
January 17, 2026 at 2:45 AM
If you were waiting a few days to order some Cherry Thing-A-Lings to your door this year, you're already out of luck.
But there's still a way for you to get them: https://tinyurl.com/5ercezxb
But there's still a way for you to get them: https://tinyurl.com/5ercezxb
A woman allegedly died after falling unconscious during a roller coaster ride at Universal Studios.
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January 17, 2026 at 2:00 AM
A woman allegedly died after falling unconscious during a roller coaster ride at Universal Studios.
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PETA offers vegan meal plan to Butler County Jail amid 'warden burger' controversy: https://bit.ly/4pMQ2kh
January 17, 2026 at 1:30 AM
PETA offers vegan meal plan to Butler County Jail amid 'warden burger' controversy: https://bit.ly/4pMQ2kh
An employee of a property management service associated with the Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) is accused of misusing funds intended for rent payments, affecting several local families.
https://tinyurl.com/2ke32xmj
https://tinyurl.com/2ke32xmj
January 17, 2026 at 1:00 AM
An employee of a property management service associated with the Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) is accused of misusing funds intended for rent payments, affecting several local families.
https://tinyurl.com/2ke32xmj
https://tinyurl.com/2ke32xmj
A father who was searching for his "kidnapped daughter" allegedly shot and killed a stranger because he believed the man was his daughter's abusive boyfriend.
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January 17, 2026 at 12:15 AM
A father who was searching for his "kidnapped daughter" allegedly shot and killed a stranger because he believed the man was his daughter's abusive boyfriend.
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A Tri-State school district just announced nearly $10 million in budget cuts, affecting more than 150 jobs and leading to the closure of several buildings.
https://tinyurl.com/4rmkekux
https://tinyurl.com/4rmkekux
January 16, 2026 at 11:45 PM
A Tri-State school district just announced nearly $10 million in budget cuts, affecting more than 150 jobs and leading to the closure of several buildings.
https://tinyurl.com/4rmkekux
https://tinyurl.com/4rmkekux
Man indicted on four murder counts, allegedly used firearm with muffler to kill ex-wife and her husband: https://bit.ly/49F6BbR
January 16, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Man indicted on four murder counts, allegedly used firearm with muffler to kill ex-wife and her husband: https://bit.ly/49F6BbR
Police are searching for multiple suspects accused of a brazen ATM robbery at a Kroger on Cincinnati's West Side: https://tinyurl.com/25bbjjh4
January 16, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Police are searching for multiple suspects accused of a brazen ATM robbery at a Kroger on Cincinnati's West Side: https://tinyurl.com/25bbjjh4
A Cincinnati police captain fired more than a year ago will get her job back with full back pay and benefits.
The panel determined she was not guilty of dishonesty, insubordination, or rule violations.
https://tinyurl.com/u6nj8632
The panel determined she was not guilty of dishonesty, insubordination, or rule violations.
https://tinyurl.com/u6nj8632
January 16, 2026 at 10:00 PM
A Cincinnati police captain fired more than a year ago will get her job back with full back pay and benefits.
The panel determined she was not guilty of dishonesty, insubordination, or rule violations.
https://tinyurl.com/u6nj8632
The panel determined she was not guilty of dishonesty, insubordination, or rule violations.
https://tinyurl.com/u6nj8632
Suspected illegal immigrant indicted for OVI crash that seriously injured local nursehttps://bit.ly/4sRjWXF
January 16, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Suspected illegal immigrant indicted for OVI crash that seriously injured local nursehttps://bit.ly/4sRjWXF
Woman charged with murder in shooting at Kentucky McDonald's; argument said to have started when child struck her car with door: https://bit.ly/4b58OA0
January 16, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Woman charged with murder in shooting at Kentucky McDonald's; argument said to have started when child struck her car with door: https://bit.ly/4b58OA0
Cincinnati native Rose Lavelle wins US Soccer Female Player of the Year for first time: https://bit.ly/3YFksKr
January 16, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Cincinnati native Rose Lavelle wins US Soccer Female Player of the Year for first time: https://bit.ly/3YFksKr
A mother allegedly called in two bomb threats to her daughter's school because the child was "not allowed to participate" in the school play after being sent home early for being sick.
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READ MORE: https://bit.ly/49ENQVZ
January 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM
A mother allegedly called in two bomb threats to her daughter's school because the child was "not allowed to participate" in the school play after being sent home early for being sick.
READ MORE: https://bit.ly/49ENQVZ
READ MORE: https://bit.ly/49ENQVZ
I'm going to shoot this place up': Cincinnati man wanted for aggravated robbery. https://bit.ly/4jSv9De
January 16, 2026 at 7:30 PM
I'm going to shoot this place up': Cincinnati man wanted for aggravated robbery. https://bit.ly/4jSv9De
Caught on video: Woman allegedly pulls hair, man puts it on food before complaining
WATCH: https://bit.ly/3Nmc3Ju
WATCH: https://bit.ly/3Nmc3Ju
January 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Caught on video: Woman allegedly pulls hair, man puts it on food before complaining
WATCH: https://bit.ly/3Nmc3Ju
WATCH: https://bit.ly/3Nmc3Ju