Emily Wood
WLWT.com
Cincinnati, OH, United States
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Federal workers feel the pinch as payday looms during shutdown
Employees will not get paid for the first time this year → Read More
Puppy exposed to drugs saved by Narcan, needs new home
Myles Ahead Animal Sanctuary and Rescue is fostering Kash → Read More
What Cincinnati-area Republicans, Democrats think of shutdown
HAMILTON COUNTY, Ohio — President Donald Trump made it clear Friday he will not sign a funding deal that does not include $5 billion to build a wall on the Mexican border. Trump said he would be willing to let the shutdown continue for days, or even years, but he prefers to get people back to work. "I think I can speak for Republicans in the House and Republicans in the Senate, they feel very… → Read More
Thief takes advantage of the New Year’s crowded gym parking lots
CINCINNATI — The start of the new year is a popular time to head back to the gym, but it's also giving criminals more cars to break into. Cincinnati police are looking for a red Toyota Tacoma pickup truck with a missing front driver's side wheel hubcap. Police said the suspect in the truck have been breaking into cars in the parking lot of Planet Fitness on Glenway Avenue in Westwood. The thief… → Read More
Williamstown becomes first NKY city to completely ban smoking
The ordinance took effect Jan. 1. → Read More
Body camera videos shows moment CPD officers use N-word
WEBVTT IN THE MORNING. TWO CINCINNATI POLICE OFFICERS REMAIN ENDED AFTER USI THE N WORD WHILE ON THE JOB. EMILY WOOD IS LIVE WITH THAT VIDEO. EMILY: IN EACH BY CAM VIDEO, YOU CAN CLEARLY HEAR THE WORD BEING USED. BOTH OF THE VIDEOS ARE FILLED WITH CURSE WORDS, WHICH IS WHY WE ARE NOT HEARING ANY OF THE VIDEO. BODY CAMERA VIDEO BREAKS DOWN THE SITUATION AND MOMENT EACH OFFICER IS HEARD SAYING THE… → Read More
Allen family grateful to have Andrew home as they mourn Christmas without Brody
Todd Allen: 'God knew that we needed a little extra help this year' → Read More
'You never know who's hurting': First responders talks mental health, suicide
The issue of suicide among first responders is not commonly talked about, but those with mental illness think it needs to become part of the job and training to look for warning signs. → Read More
Kentucky Supreme Court rules unanimously against state pension plan
FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Kentucky Supreme Court ruled unanimously Thursday on a bill that would reduce pension benefits for public servants. The justices wrote Senate Bill 151 was unconstitutional, giving teachers, police officers and firefighters a win after months of battling with lawmakers and Gov. Matt Bevin. "This is a victory for us, even though it's a little victory along the way. It took… → Read More
St. Xavier HS to release names of priests, educators accused of sexual abuse
U.S. Midwest Province of the Society of Jesus will release names of priests involved in abuse cases → Read More
Cincinnati considers raising age to 21 for tobacco sales
CINCINNATI — A new ordinance before the Cincinnati City Council would raise the age from 18 to 21 to legally sell cigarettes and vape pens. The Tobacco 21 ordinance passed 6-1 Monday out of the Budget and Finance Committee. Committee Chair David Mann was the lone dissenting vote. "Our budget is very tight. Unemployment is high. Poverty is high. We have a lack of affordable housing. Let's get on… → Read More
'Hero' helps mother seizuring on flight to CVG, airline's response raises questions
HEBRON, Ky. — A medical emergency on a Cincinnati flight is raising questions about the pilot's response. Amy Hammond told WLWT she was flying home Sunday evening when she saw a woman sitting two rows in front of her start to convulse. "We were still ascending and she went unconscious and then she had two seizures really quick. It is unbelievable they did not turn the plane around," Hammond… → Read More
Clermont County woman dealing with ‘nightmare’ after crash with truck
Victim plans to take legal action against the company that owns the truck that hit her. → Read More
Off-duty firefighter uses smartphone app to help save baby's life
'A lot of things happened to put me in that position that day' → Read More
North College Hill teen indicted in sex video crime
WEBVTT VIOLATION THAT THESE GIRLS ARE EXPERIENCING. REPORTER: A VIOLATION OF TRUST AND PRIVACY AT THE HANDS OF A TEENAGER. PSYCHOLOGIST DR. STUART BASSMAN SAYS THE VICTIMS IN THIS CASE ARE DEALING WITH A COMPLEX ISSUE. NOT ONLY THE PHYSICAL ACT OF SEX, BUT KNOWING IT WAS SHARED ONLINE AND AIRDROPPED TO AN UNKNOWN NUMBER OF PEOPLE. THAT I THE SENSE THAT THESE UNFORTUNATE GIRLS HAVE BEEN NOT ONLY… → Read More
Cincinnati-area florist picked to help deck the White House halls
Vickie Wenstrup was selected out of 7,000 volunteers → Read More
Crews ready to respond to slick spots as overnight temperatures drop
As snow continues to fall in the Tri-State, nearly 70 Ohio Department of Transportation crews are already out patrolling the highways for slick spots. → Read More
Fraternal Order of Police votes in favor of ending Kyle Plush investigation
FOP will petition City Council to prevent any future investigations → Read More
Madeira mom lands Hispanic holiday doll Lupita in Target stores nationwide
Lupita encourages kindness, diversity during the holiday season → Read More
Talawanda school board votes to phase out Native American mascot
New school mascot will be Talawanda Brave vs. Braves → Read More