Country singer Slim Whitman has died at the age of 90 in Florida.Full Story >
Country singer Slim Whitman, the high-pitched yodeler who sold millions of records through ever-present TV ads in the 1980s and 1990s and whose song saved the world in the film comedy "Mars Attacks!," died Wednesday at a...Full Story >
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:50 AM EDT2013-06-19 14:50:18 GMT
Hamilton and Butler County rescue crews are searching for the body of a 15-year-old boy who went under while swimming in a canal Tuesday evening. Full Story >
The Butler County Sheriff's Office has identified a 15-year-old boy who died while swimming in a Hamilton canal on Tuesday evening. Full Story >
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:42 AM EDT2013-06-19 14:42:05 GMT
The Kentucky Adult Education Department is offering free GED testing to Kentuckians at adult education centers statewide through July 31. The GED test provides adults who did not finish high schoolFull Story >
The Kentucky Adult Education Department is offering free GED testing to Kentuckians at adult education centers statewide through July 31.Full Story >
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:36 AM EDT2013-06-19 14:36:44 GMT
Are all phases of the moons the same? See the difference at Supermoon 2013. The Cincinnati Observatory will host a viewing of the "Supermoon" on Saturday, June 22, from 8 p.m. until 10 a.m. The SupermoonFull Story >
The Cincinnati Observatory will host a viewing of the "Supermoon" on Saturday, June 22, from 8 p.m. until 10 p.m. Full Story >
Monday, July 2 2012 11:33 PM EDT2012-07-03 03:33:23 GMT
A weekend packed with powerful storms left thousands without power and crippled crops in Clermont County. Hail shredded corn, soybeans, zucchini, tomatoes and several other vegetables and grains at GrantFull Story >
A weekend packed with powerful storms left thousands without power and crippled crops in Clermont County. Full Story >
Monday, July 2 2012 10:40 PM EDT2012-07-03 02:40:24 GMT
Over 85,000 Duke Energy customers have lost power Friday evening. According to the Duke Energy web site, nearly 28,000 outages are reported in Hamilton County, 18,000 in Butler and nearly 17,000 in WarrenFull Story >
Power is being restored to the thousands of Duke Energy customers who lost power over the weekend.Full Story >
Monday, July 2 2012 1:51 PM EDT2012-07-02 17:51:58 GMT
Following the violent weather in Ohio this weekend, Attorney General Mike DeWine is offering a warning to residents to beware of traveling contractors who try to take advantage of homeowners in need ofFull Story >
Following the violent weather in Ohio this weekend, Attorney General Mike DeWine is offering a warning to residents to beware of traveling contractors who try to take advantage of homeowners in need of assistance.Full Story >
Monday, July 2 2012 7:04 AM EDT2012-07-02 11:04:17 GMT
Two of country music's biggest stars took the stage at Paul Brown Stadium on Sunday night. Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw entertained thousands of fans with their music on the 2012 Brothers of the Sun Tour.Full Story >
Two of country music's biggest stars took the stage at Paul Brown Stadium on Sunday night.Full Story >
The FOX19 News Nation sent in their photos of damage throughout the Tri-State. Send your pictures to pix@fox19.com.Full Story >
CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) -
President Barack Obama granted Governor John Kasich's request for federal assistance and declared a federal emergency in Ohio.
The Federal Emergency Declaration will allow the federal government to give direct assistance including water and generators to the state.
"As I told the President this afternoon, Ohio is facing a severe situation. I appreciate his quick response and am glad that additional equipment and supplies will soon start arriving. I've already declared a state emergency and activated the National Guard, and will continue to work with the EMA to evaluate the situation to determine our needs going forward," said Gov. Kasich.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:50 AM EDT2013-06-19 14:50:18 GMT
Hamilton and Butler County rescue crews are searching for the body of a 15-year-old boy who went under while swimming in a canal Tuesday evening. Full Story >
The Butler County Sheriff's Office has identified a 15-year-old boy who died while swimming in a Hamilton canal on Tuesday evening. Full Story >
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:17 AM EDT2013-06-19 10:17:41 GMT
New this morning from Colerain Township - D'schon Powell is facing robbery and resisteing arrest charges in Colerain Township after he knocked down a store security loss prevention officer who was questioningFull Story >
A man is facing robbery and resisting arrest charges in Colerain Township after he allegedly knocked down a store security loss prevention officer who was questioning him about some items in a bag. Full Story >
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:13 AM EDT2013-06-19 10:13:14 GMT
Police are in the 2400 block of Canterbury Avenue in Golf Manor investigating the report of two people shot. Few details are available at this time but canine units and an ambulance are on the scene. FOX19Full Story >
Hamilton County Sheriff's deputies and Golf Manor Police are investigating a shooting in the 2400 block of Canterbury in Golf Manor. Full Story >
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:20 AM EDT2013-06-19 10:20:38 GMT
Companies from throughout the tri-state area will be looking to fill more than 3,500 job openings during a career fair at the Radisson Hotel in Covington. The event is Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ThereFull Story >
Companies from throughout the tri-state area will be looking to fill more than 3,500 job openings during a career fair at the Radisson Hotel in Covington.Full Story >
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:13 AM EDT2013-06-19 11:13:50 GMT
The Cincinnati Zoo will be taking a variety of animals to Great American Ballpark for Zoo Night on Wednesday, June 19 against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Fans will be able to meet face-to-face with one-of-a-kindFull Story >
The Cincinnati Zoo will be taking a variety of animals to Great American Ballpark for Zoo Night on Wednesday, June 19 against the Pittsburgh Pirates.Full Story >
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:34 PM EDT2013-06-19 02:34:44 GMT
Four people have charged for holding a mother and her child captive for years. Jordie Callahan, Jessica Hunt, Daniel J. Brown and a fourth person are accused of engaging in human trafficking. AccordingFull Story >
Four people have been arrested for holding a mother and her child captive for years in Ashland.
According to the charges, the suspects used beatings, threats of death and threats of attacks from pit bulls and large snakes to hold a woman and her child against their will for two years.Full Story >
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:12 PM EDT2013-06-19 01:12:05 GMT
A local college student says he was the target of a hate crime while coming home work near Eden Park. He believes he was attacked because he's gay, citing verbal abuse from the suspect.Full Story >
A local college student says he was the target of a hate crime while coming home work near Eden Park. He believes he was attacked because he's gay, citing verbal abuse from the suspect.Full Story >
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:31 AM EDT2013-06-19 11:31:59 GMT
The National Trust for Historic Preservation is urging Ohio to scrap a plan that could put a highway through a beloved 80-acre wooded area that residents of the village of Mariemont use for hiking andFull Story >
The National Trust for Historic Preservation is urging Ohio to scrap a plan that could put a highway through a beloved 80-acre wooded area that residents of the village of Mariemont use for hiking and gardening.Full Story >
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:23 AM EDT2013-06-18 13:23:30 GMT
A 5-year-old girl set up a lemonade stand across the street from the Westboro Baptist Church compound, and now the group is targeting her. Jayden Sink raised nearly $200 on Friday while she sold lemonadeFull Story >
A 5-year-old girl set up a lemonade stand across the street from the Westboro Baptist Church compound, and now the group is targeting her.Full Story >
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