B. J. Bethel, WCPO

B. J. Bethel

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Mother accused of abandoning son in Colerain now in Hamilton County jail

Heather Adkins was charged Wednesday with kidnapping and endangering children for allegedly abandoning her son in Colerain, 75 miles from their home. → Read More

MLB lockout deadline extended to 5 p.m. to save full season

That deadline to keep the full season was extended to 5 p.m. on Tuesday after talks ended around 2 a.m. → Read More

Redfin: Rent cost increase in Cincinnati among highest in the nation

Cincinnati's increase was the 13th highest in the country and larger than several more populated metro markets. → Read More

18-car pileup in West Chester closes bridge for 3 hours

The crash shut down Allen Road for three hours. It was one of many crashes in the Tri-State after ice made driving dangerous. → Read More

Ohio Redistricting Commission misses deadline for new maps, court asks for the committee to respond

The Ohio Supreme Court has ordered the Ohio Redistricting Commission to file responses in order to show cause for failing to file new state and congressional maps by noon on Wednesday. → Read More

UC, Luke Fickell agree to contract extension through 2028

Fickell, who led UC to the College Football Playoff last season and an American Athletic Conference title, will be paid $5 million a year. → Read More

SWAT situation shuts down Vine Street in Carthage

Vine Street is closed between 66th and 70th streets. → Read More

Air Force servicemembers at Wright-Patt sue brass over vaccine mandate

Eighteen members of the U.S. Air Force have filed suit in Federal District Court in Cincinnati against top military leaders over the COVID-19 vaccine mandate. → Read More

Mary Ivers, Dress for Success founder, passes away at 72

Ivers founded Dress for Success Cincinnati in 1999. Her family described her as a force of nature. → Read More

Gallatin County, Ky. man arrested for child porn

A Gallatin County man was arrested after a search warrant was issued for his phone. He's been charged with 30 counts. → Read More

1 dead, 1 wounded in Clinton County shooting

Deputies found two victims at the scene, one with a gunshot wound to the leg and another who was deceased → Read More

CPD arrest man in connection to Montgomery Road homicide

The Cincinnati Police Department Homicide Unit and the Fugitive Apprehension Squad arrested Kareem Friemoth, 21, for Hammonds's murder on Friday. → Read More

Ohio Supreme Court rules against Cincinnati police officer

The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that a Cincinnati police officer cannot conceal his identity while he sues protesters for claiming he's a white supremacist. → Read More

Boy found walking alone in Colerain Township, family sought

The boy was on Gaines Road when he was found. He was wearing a burgundy and gray sweatshirt and black Shaq gym shoes. → Read More

Fire causes major damage at 'iconic' Maysville roller rink

Gusty winds played a part in the fire that caused major damage to the Maysville Roller Rink in Mason County. → Read More

Spring training could be the next casualty of MLB lockout

Thanks to a lockout that started on Dec. 2, 2021, the prospects of an on-time season are dwindling. → Read More

Portman endorses Jane Timken for Ohio's Senate seat

Rob Portman announced on Wednesday he was endorsing Jane Timken to fill his seat in the U.S. Senate in the 2022 election. → Read More

Bengals give coach Zac Taylor contract extension through 2026

Taylor guided the Bengals through two rebuilding years before taking the team to the Super Bowl this season. → Read More

Cincinnati names Teresa Theetge as interim police chief

Teresa Theetge was announced as the interim chief of the Cincinnati Police Department on Wednesday, replacing the retiring Eliot Isaac. → Read More

Springdale police issue warrants for mom in daughter's death

The Springdale Police Department has issued arrest warrants for Bryce Camille Foster, the mother of Kaysen Blackshear. → Read More