Deputies shot while serving warrant, suspect dead

WALTON, Ky. (WXIX) - Two deputies were shot multiple times while serving an arrest warrant at a Northern Kentucky apartment before the suspect turned the gun on himself, according to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office.The deputies were serving a felony warrant for overdue child support to a man at an apartment off Towne Creek Drive when they were met with “heavy gunfire” just after 10 p.m. Thursday, said Major Phillip Ridgell.[Update: Man who shot deputies in NKY identified]“This is a worst night...

Taco Bell employee shot to death in parking lot

CINCINNATI (WXIX) -A Taco Bell employee was gunned down in the parking lot near downtown Cincinnati early Friday.The 32-year-old victim was shot multiple times and pronounced dead at the scene, according to Captain Stephen Bower, the night chief.Homicide investigators identify him as Ryan Johnson.It’s not clear yet whether he was working at the time, but he was not in a Taco Bell uniform. He wore jeans and a T-shirt, Captain Bower confirmed.The worker was found mortally wounded when officers res...

Bodycam video shows first officers on scene of ‘violent attack’ in Downtown Cincinnati

CINCINNATI (WXIX) -Cincinnati police have released bodycam video of officers arriving at the scene of what Cincinnati’s police chief calls a “violent attack” in Downtown Cincinnati.Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge says the incident, which happened on July 26 at 4th and Elm Streets, involved over 100 people and only one person called 911, so by the time officers arrived at the scene, only a few people remained. The bodycam video picks up just after 3 a.m. when two officers arrived at the sc...

2 dead, 5 injured following mass shooting in Indianapolis, police say

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (WXIX) -Two people are dead and five people are injured after a mass shooting occurred in downtown Indianapolis early Saturday morning, according to Tanya Terry, Deputy Chief of Operations with the Indianapolis Metro Police Department. Deputy Chief Terry states that, around 1:27 a.m., officers were investigating a disturbance at the intersection of Washington and Meridian Street. They were notified of another disturbance nearby at Illinois and Washington Street. The preliminary...

Sean Ryan wins first Flying Pig Marathon; Tori Parkinson takes women’s title

CINCINNATI (WXIX) -Twenty-three-year-old Sean Ryan won the Flying Pig Marathon in the men’s division, marking his first marathon, while Tori Parkinson completed the women’s race.The 26.2-mile run started near Paycor Stadium at 6:30 a.m. and wrapped around the city.Ryan, from Tampa, FL, won first place in the men’s race with a time of 2:22:41. Parkinson finished with a time of 2:40:06.“(The Flying Pig) is a reminder of why I love running,” said Parkinson. “The community, all the people cheering f...

LL Cool J to headline Cincinnati Music Festival with Toni Braxton as special guest

The video above is from a previous story. CINCINNATI (WXIX) -Cincinnati Music Festival announced Friday that rapper LL Cool J will be headlining Saturday night with special guest Toni Braxton.The news comes after Janet Jackson announced that she will not be headlining the festival due to “personal matters.” The Cincinnati Music Festival will be Thursday, July 24 through Saturday, July 26. The schedule is below:The festival, in general, is one of the biggest events in the city, honoring hip-hop a...

Jonas Brothers make Tri-State stops on 20-year anniversary tour

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WXIX) -The Jonas Brothers are celebrating 20 years as a band with a tour that starts in August and includes stops in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana in November.The “Jonas20: Living the Dream” tour consists of 43 dates and includes stops in Columbus, Lexington, and Indiana.“We’re beyond excited to hit the road and celebrate 20 years of music,” said the Jonas Brothers. “Our fans have been with us through every chapter, and this tour is our way of honoring them, the memories we’ve made...

Cyndi Lauper announces Cincinnati stop on her Farewell Tour

CINCINNATI (WXIX) -Cyndi Lauper is hitting the road this summer as a part of the final leg of her “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” farewell tour. She is set to perform at Riverbend Music Center on July 29 with special guest Jake Wesley Rogers. The popular ‘80s singer/songwriter kicked off her international Farewell tour in October, her first major headlining tour in a decade. The last time Lauper came to the Queen City was in 2017. Presale tickets will go on sale Tuesday at 10 a.m., and tickets to...

Legendary rapper Doug E. Fresh coming to the Hard Rock Casino

CINCINNATI (WXIX) -Legendary rapper, producer, and beatboxer Doug E. Fresh is making his way to the Queen City in March.The “La Di Da Di” rapper will perform at the Hard Rock Casino on Saturday, March 22, at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale to the general public Friday at 10 a.m.Fresh, the trailblazing human beatboxer, has left a lasting legacy in the hip-hop scene. With more than thirty years of experience and five exceptional studio albums under his belt, this legendary artist remains a powerful sour...

James Taylor to return to Queen City in June with All-Star Band

CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Singer/songwriter James Taylor is hitting the road in 2025 with his All-Star Band and will return to the Queen City in June.Taylor and the All-Star Band will perform 24 shows, starting in Phoenix on May 5 and ending July 1 in Gilford, New Hampshire.The musicians will perform at Riverbend Music Center on Monday, June 23. Tickets for the show will go on sale to the general public on Ticketmaster Friday at 10 a.m.A Boston-native band, Tiny Habits, is going on tour with Taylor an...

Nelly, Ja Rule, Eve, Jermaine Dupri, and more to come to Riverbend for ‘Where the Party at Tour’in August

CINCINNATI (WXIX) -A hip-hop star-studded lineup of Nelly, Eve, Jermaine Dupri, Chingy, and St. Lunatics will be making their way to the Queen City in August to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Nelly’s debut studio album, “Country Grammar”.The “Where the Party at Tour” will make a stop at Riverbend Music Center on Sunday, Aug. 10. Tickets for the show will go on sale to the general public Friday at 10 a.m. Fans will have the option of purchasing VIP packages which may include premium tickets, a...

FBI looking for potential victims of pickleball investment scheme

BROOKVILLE, Ind. (WXIX) - The FBI’s Indianapolis Division is looking into a potential investment scheme involving a Brookville man’s pickleball business.According to a press release from the FBI, agents are seeking victims who invested with Rodney Grubbs, the former owner of Pickleball Rocks, a sports apparel business. Potential victims are asked to fill out this form, which asks various investment questions.The FBI confirmed with FOX19 NOW that they executed a federal search warrant at Grubb’s...

Coroner: Human remains found in Colerain Township

COLERAIN TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WXIX) - A death investigation is underway after human remains were found in a home in Colerain Township, according to the Hamilton County Coroner’s Office.

The home, located at 2909 Greenbrook Lane, was recently sold at a sheriff’s auction to new owners from California, the coroner’s office explained.

The owners had a cleaning crew come into the home and found the remains on May 3 around 4:45 p.m., the coroner’s office and a police report said.

According to the 911 ca

Thousands lost power as storms ripped across Greater Cincinnati

CINCINNATI (WXIX)—Thousands of Duke Energy customers lost power during several rounds of storms across Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky on Tuesday.

Nearly 5,000 customers in southwestern Ohio were without power at the height of storm damage early Tuesday night.

That number was down to 2,000 by 11:30 p.m. Tuesday and it’s reduced to just a couple hundred Wednesday morning.

One of the hardest hit areas was Spring Grove Village in the city of Cincinnati, where more than 2,300 customers w

School resource officer had sexual relationship with 18-year-old student, sheriff says

PREBLE COUNTY, Ohio (WXIX) -A Preble County deputy sheriff, who was working as a school resource officer, is under arrest and accused of having a sexual relationship with an 18-year-old student, Sheriff Mike Simpson announced Saturday.

Mason Williams, 26, is charged with sexual battery, tampering with evidence and dereliction of duty.

He is held without bond at the Butler County County Jail at Sheriff Simpson’s request.

Williams also is on administrative leave.

“This alleged conduct goes aga

Brad Paisley, Vanilla Ice, Walker Hayes to peform in Cincinnati this summer

CINCINNATI (WXIX) -Get your groove on this summer as three popular performers, including one country music legend, are coming to the Queen City.

Country music superstar Brad Paisley will perform all of his hits at the Hard Rock Casino on Saturday, Sept. 7, at 7:30 p.m. as a part of the Son of the Mountains world tour.

Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday at 10 a.m. via Ticketmaster.

Son of the Mountains: The First Four Tracks is Paisley’s preview for his upcoming album.

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