Angenette Levy
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Cincinnati, OH, United States
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Ohio Democratic Party Chair on passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and drop boxes
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Ohio Democratic Party Chair David Pepper remembered Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Good Morning Cincinnati Saturday. "It's such a loss for our country. She was a real hero in the legal world and way beyond," Pepper said. Pepper also discussed the fight over ballot drop boxes in each Ohio county. Currently there is one drop box in each county. Pepper is suing to… → Read More
Plastic bag ban passes out of council committee
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Single-use plastic bags are one step closer to being banned in the city of Cincinnati. A City Council committee passed the ban unanimously Wednesday afternoon and it will go before the full council Thursday. The ban would take effect Jan. 1 and will impact businesses that sell food, such as restaurants and grocery stores. Council Member Chris Seelbach introduced the ban… → Read More
Circus Mojo putting on Labor Day weekend shows
LUDLOW, Ky. (WKRC) - Circus Mojo and Bircus Brewing Co. will host several live performances on Saturday and Sunday in a socially distant setting. The performances will be held at the Ludlow Theatre and includes free circus workshops. There's a 3 p. m. matinee and other shows beginning at 7 p. m. , 9 p. m. and 11 p. m. Paul Miller, founder of Circus Mojo, joined Good Morning Cincinnati Saturday… → Read More
Republican National Convention begins Monday with virtual and live events
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - The Republican National Convention begins next Monday with most events being held virtually. Hamilton Co. Republican Party Chair Alex Triantafilou joined Good Morning Cincinnati Saturday as he prepares to travel to Charlotte to attend to convention business. Triantafilou said he expects to hear President Trump's plans for a second term at the convention. → Read More
Moderna COVID-19 trial to begin this month at UC
CINCINNATI - A trial on a COVID-19 vaccine will start next week at the University of Cincinnati. Dr. Carl Fichtenbaum joined Good Morning Cincinnati Saturday to discuss the trial. He is the medical director for the Moderna vaccine. 2,100 people have volunteered to take part in the clinical trial and 500 will be prescreened to talk part in it. Some will be given the vaccine while others will be… → Read More
Former State Senator Eric Kearney on Kamala Harris as VP pick
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Former State Senator Eric Kearney joined Good Morning Cincinnati Saturday to talk about Joe Biden selecting Kamala Harris as his running mate. Kearney has known Harris for several years and was on the finance committee for her presidential campaign. "Beyond her intellect and her energy she also brings empathy and a story that kind of replicates the American Dream," Kearney… → Read More
Beshear pleads with schools to delay in-person learning for one month
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WKRC) - Gov. Andy Beshear made a plea Wednesday for schools planning to reopen next week to delay in-person learning for one month, calling COVID-19 "as hot as a firecracker" in the commonwealth. Beshear cited a "record number" of 1,163 coronavirus cases reported Wednesday and what he says is a surge in children testing positive. Beshear said 39 children younger than 5 have… → Read More
Coronavirus cases elevated but ticking down, Hamilton Co. revenue also down
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - The number of coronavirus cases reported in Hamilton County has decreased for a second week, county officials said Wednesday. Since last Wednesday's briefing, county commission president Denise Driehaus said 518 coronavirus cases have been reported. That is a decrease from 615 reported the previous seven days. the county reports 53 more hospitalizations and nine more deaths.… → Read More
Elections officials ask companies to allow employees to work polls on Election Day
NORWOOD, Ohio (WKRC) - State and county elections officials made a plea Tuesday for companies to allow their employees to have the day off on Election Day so they can work the polls on Nov. 3. "Many of our poll workers are in the vulnerable category for COVID, and some are deciding to sit this one out, which is completely understandable,” said Sherry Poland, the director of the Hamilton County… → Read More
City's proposed budget works to erase projected $73 million shortfall
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Cincinnati's mayor and city manager presented their proposed budget. The city is facing a projected $73 million shortfall. This proposal doesn't cut funding to the police department and fully funds the Citizens Complaint AuthorityFurloughed city employees will be brought back under this proposed budget but there won't be any merit raises or cost of living increases for some… → Read More
Maize OTR enjoys benefit of streets closing to allow for dining
OVER-THE-RHINE, Ohio (WKRC) - Restaurants in Ohio were open for outdoor dining only Friday night for the first time in two months. Louisa Reckman, owner of Maize OTR, joined Angenette Levy Saturday morning to discuss how the first night of outdoor dining went. Maize OTR was one of the restaurants that benefited from the city closing parts of streets to allow for outdoor seating. → Read More
Woman celebrates 100th birthday with parade of lights and sirens
MADISONVILLE, Ohio (WKRC) - Betty Mitchell celebrated her 100th birthday Tuesday with a parade of lights and sirens, surrounded by her family and residents of her retirement community. Mitchell wore a mask as the long line of police cars and fire vehicles drove past St. Paul Village in Madisonville where Mitchell lives. She has five children, eight grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and one… → Read More
Catholic church still holds daily mass amid coronavirus pandemic
NORWOOD, Ohio (WKRC) - The Archdiocese of Cincinnati and other churches in the Tri-State have canceled in-person mass and services, but a conservative Roman Catholic church in Norwood is holding mass daily in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Immaculate Conception Church practices in the traditional Roman rite. Fr. William Jenkins says mass in Latin. The church is affiliated with the… → Read More
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine updating live on coronavirus
COLUMBUS -- Restaurants and bars in Ohio will be closed until further notice to stop the spread of the coronavirus throughout the state but restaurants will still be open for carryout and delivery orders, Gov. Mike DeWine and Director of Health Dr. Amy Acton announced Sunday. "This social distancing is vitally important," Gov. DeWine said. Gov. → Read More
Deters, AG to pursue suspension of Tamaya Dennard at Ohio Supreme Court
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Hamilton Co. Prosecutor Joe Deters will file paperwork with the Ohio Supreme Court to initiation suspension proceedings against embattled Cincinnati city council member Tamaya Dennard on Tuesday if she does not step down. "This is not what Cincinnati is about," Deters said Sunday. "She clearly, through the evidence the FBI has presented, has violated the public trust and… → Read More
One dead, one critically wounded in shooting near West End playground
WEST END, Ohio (WKRC) - A man died and a second was critically wounded Monday afternoon in a shooting near a playground and some townhomes. The shooting was reported at 12:55 p. m. Monday near the intersection of John and Wade streets and in front of Laurel Playground. Police said one of the men ran a distance to a car looking for help. One man was rushed to UC Medical Center with critical… → Read More
Evans Landscaping owner sentenced to 21 months in federal prison
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - The owner of a large landscaping company was sentenced Tuesday to 21 months in federal prison on charges of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud after a jury found him guilty of creating a shell company to get contracts meant for minorities and small businesses. → Read More
Suspended Pike Co. sheriff accused of violating 'no contact' order with witnesses
WAVERLY, Ohio — Now-suspended Pike Co. Sheriff Charles Reader violated the terms of his bail by contacting a witness in the case, according to a filing by the special prosecutor. Reader contacted Frederick “Chip” Foill on July 15 via text message, according to the filing by Robert Smith of the Ohio Auditor of State. Reader said, “Miss you brother. → Read More
Skylar Richardon's father testifies along with OB-GYN, false confession expert
LEBANON, Ohio (WKRC) — Skylar Richardson’s father took the stand Tuesday as the first defense witness in her murder trial, and said his biggest regret in life was not hiring a lawyer the second time police wanted to question her. Scott Richardson has been in the courtroom for the entire trial. The witnesses are not allowed to watch the testimony, but Judge Oda made an exception for Scott… → Read More
Police set up barricades to stop sex in local park
MT. AIRY, Ohio (WKRC) - Cincinnati Police have set up barricades in specific portions of Mt. Airy Forest that have become trolling grounds for men looking for sex, police said Thursday. Mt. Airy Forest is Cincinnati’s largest park at nearly 1500 acres. Mike and Terri Tooley love walking their dog Duke at the park, but they often go elsewhere because of what they’ve encountered on the trails. → Read More