Monday, May 20 2013 10:00 PM EDT2013-05-21 02:00:13 GMT
Bonnie Esrig worked for the IRS for 38 years, many of which were spent in the Cincinnati field office. She retired in January 2013 as an Area Manager in Exempt Organizations Determinations. Esrig saysMore >>
Bonnie Esrig worked for the IRS for 38 years, many of which were spent in the Cincinnati field office.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 6:44 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:44:10 GMT
Ahead of a Senate Finance Committee hearing on Tuesday, the top Democrat and Republican on the panel are demanding to know the names of all IRS workers in Cincinnati who were aware that conservative groupsMore >>
Ahead of a Senate Finance Committee hearing on Tuesday, the top Democrat and Republican on the panel are demanding to know the names of all IRS workers in Cincinnati who were aware that conservative groups were getting extra scrutiny, FOX19 has learned.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 4:19 PM EDT2013-05-20 20:19:15 GMT
House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Darrell Issa, R-Calif., announced on Monday that the Committee will hold a hearing on political targeting at the Internal Revenue Service next Wednesday. "TheMore >>
House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Darrell Issa, R-Calif., announced on Monday that the Committee will hold a hearing on political targeting at the Internal Revenue Service next Wednesday. More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 1:36 PM EDT2013-05-18 17:36:27 GMT
As firefighters worked feverishly New Year's morning to rescue two University of Cincinnati students trapped by smoke inside a three-story house on Digby Avenue, Corey Durthaler was in another house acrossMore >>
As firefighters worked to rescue two University of Cincinnati students trapped by smoke inside a house on Digby Avenue, Corey Durthaler was in another house across the street watching -- A house that didn't have the required number of smoke detectors. More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 6:19 AM EDT2013-05-17 10:19:01 GMT
Amid the controversy over the IRS allegedly targeting Tea Party and Liberty groups applying for non-profit status, FOX19 continues to push forward with an investigation into four local IRS workers. We haveMore >>
Amid the controversy over the IRS allegedly targeting Tea Party and Liberty groups applying for non-profit status, FOX19 continues to push forward with an investigation into four local IRS workers.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 10:19 PM EDT2013-05-17 02:19:11 GMT
As a society, we joke that there's an app for almost anything. But for parents, the number of apps available has made parenting even more complex than it already is, and it seems like kids are always ahead. More >>
As a society, we joke that there's an app for almost anything. FOX19's Kelly Rippin took a closer look at apps kids are using to purposefully hide content from parents who may think they know exactly how to monitor cell phone usage.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 10:47 PM EDT2013-05-15 02:47:00 GMT
It only takes the blink of an eye. You think your kids know they shouldn't talk to strangers, but it can happen. FOX19's Tricia Macke teams up with local undercover police to bring you this eye-opening story. More >>
It only takes the blink of an eye. You think your kids know they shouldn't talk to strangers, but it can happen. FOX19's Tricia Macke teams up with local undercover police to bring you this eye-opening story.More >>
Monday, May 13 2013 10:38 PM EDT2013-05-14 02:38:29 GMT
Two Cincinnati women tell FOX19 they were stunned to learn young doctors, referred to as residents, had operated on them in surgeries that resulted in painful complications. More >>
Two Cincinnati women tell FOX19 they were stunned to learn young doctors, referred to as residents, had operated on them in surgeries that resulted in painful complications. However, teaching hospital leaders say residents aren't allowed to operate until they've undergone years of training and that it's safe. More >>
Thursday, May 9 2013 11:10 PM EDT2013-05-10 03:10:47 GMT
A busy, congested stretch of Cincinnati interstate has outlived it's lifespan by two decades and officials say it's getting more dangerous all of the time. I-75 is a mainline road that connects CincinnatiMore >>
As parts of Interstate 75 undergo a facelift, you may wonder why it's taking so long, and why some areas have yet to be touched. FOX19 Investigates why the road is in such bad shape, and why quick fixes are no longer an option.More >>
Wednesday, May 8 2013 11:43 PM EDT2013-05-09 03:43:13 GMT
A federal judge in Covington is offering new insights into the rising number of consumers being sued for online reviews they've left after, they claim, having bad experiences with doctors and more. More >>
A federal judge in Covington is offering new insights into the rising number of consumers being sued for online reviews they've left after, they claim, having bad experiences with doctors, restaurants, and even eBay sellers. More >>
Friday, May 3 2013 6:12 AM EDT2013-05-03 10:12:06 GMT
Did you know there's a lane restriction along the Cut-in-the-Hill that prevents commercial truckers from driving in the left two lanes? FOX19 investigates why truckers aren't being ticketed. More >>
Did you know there's a lane restriction along the Cut-in-the-Hill that prevents commercial truckers from driving in the left two lanes? FOX19's Brett Hoffland investigates how effective it really is and why truckers aren't being ticketed.More >>
Monday, April 29 2013 10:27 PM EDT2013-04-30 02:27:00 GMT
Drones and police surveillance are suddenly hot topics in the Tri-State. Ohio and Indiana leaders are banding together to try to entice the FAA to locate one of six drone testing sites near Dayton. More >>
Drones and police surveillance are suddenly hot topics in the Tri-State. Ohio and Indiana leaders are banding together to try to entice the Federal Aviation Administration to locate one of six drone testing sites near Dayton. More >>
Tuesday, March 26 2013 10:30 PM EDT2013-03-27 02:30:09 GMT
An audit in Washington is coming to light showing how much members of Congress are spending in their offices on everything from bottled water to the salaries for their staff. FOX19 obtained a copy of theMore >>
An audit in Washington is coming to light showing how much members of Congress are spending in their offices on everything from bottled water to the salaries for their staff.More >>
Wednesday, March 20 2013 11:58 PM EDT2013-03-21 03:58:38 GMT
Construction on I-75 near Mitchell Avenue began in 2011, but as the construction continues and lanes are shifted to complete parts of the project, officials are seeing the number of accidents in the area on the rise.More >>
Construction on I-75 near Mitchell Avenue began in 2011, but as the construction continues and lanes are shifted to complete parts of the project, officials are seeing the number of accidents in the area on the rise.More >>
Thursday, March 14 2013 7:55 PM EDT2013-03-14 23:55:48 GMT
Documents obtained by FOX19 show a teacher's aide in the Kings Local School District came forward with serious concerns about former Columbia Elementary special needs teacher Amanda Kitcho so that sheMore >>
Documents obtained by FOX19 show a teacher's aide in the Kings Local School District came forward with serious concerns about former Columbia Elementary special needs teacher Amanda Kitcho so that she would "not feel responsible for what happens in the future."More >>
Wednesday, March 13 2013 12:01 AM EDT2013-03-13 04:01:43 GMT
Although she wouldn't talk to FOX19 for our investigation a couple of weeks ago into CVG's plummeting passenger numbers, airport CEO Candace McGraw appeared on-stage Tuesday at Northern Kentucky University.More >>
Although she wouldn't talk to FOX19 for our investigation a couple of weeks ago into CVG's plummeting passenger numbers, airport CEO Candace McGraw appeared on-stage Tuesday at Northern Kentucky University.More >>
Tuesday, March 12 2013 6:35 PM EDT2013-03-12 22:35:10 GMT
The Tri-State airport with a name so long even passengers refer to it by its airport code, CVG, is facing one of the most challenging times in its history.More >>
The Tri-State airport with a name so long even passengers refer to it by its airport code, CVG, is facing one of the most challenging times in its history.More >>
Monday, March 11 2013 9:37 PM EDT2013-03-12 01:37:15 GMT
Add the Coast Guard to the list of military branches cutting tuition assistance for active-duty personnel, according to a report tonight at military.com. The Army and Marine Corps have already announcedMore >>
Army veterans who depend on help for financial aid, unemployment benefits --- even homeless services --- may be impacted by the sequester.More >>
Thursday, March 7 2013 6:00 AM EST2013-03-07 11:00:03 GMT
FOX19's investigative team recently exposed dozens of credit reports most people have never heard of. Now we're getting word that the ones employers use are preventing some of the most desperate job seekersMore >>
FOX19's investigative team recently exposed dozens of credit reports most people have never heard ofMore >>
Monday, March 4 2013 10:28 PM EST2013-03-05 03:28:48 GMT
The unit of Xerox that may end-up managing Cincinnati's parking meters, Affiliated Computer Services, is among the largest government contractors in the nation, FOX19 has learned, doing everything fromMore >>
The unit of Xerox that may end-up managing Cincinnati's parking meters, Affiliated Computer Services, is among the largest government contractors in the nation doing everything from processing Medicaid payments to tracking down owners of unclaimed property for states.More >>
Friday, February 22 2013 7:11 AM EST2013-02-22 12:11:45 GMT
It's a problem that's been around for decades; people with criminal records can't get jobs. "You've got two people applying for the same job, one's got a criminal record, one doesn't, who's going to getMore >>
What you didn't know about your co-workers: A new law makes it easier for convicted felons to find jobs.More >>
Wednesday, February 20 2013 10:28 PM EST2013-02-21 03:28:05 GMT
Every year in the Tri-State there are hundreds of school bus crashes and dozens of students hurt. So who's usually to blame --- the school bus driver or the other driver?More >>
Every year in the Tri-State there are hundreds of school bus crashes and dozens of students hurt. So who's usually to blame --- the school bus driver or the other driver?More >>
Tuesday, February 19 2013 10:10 PM EST2013-02-20 03:10:09 GMT
Leaders of the Kings Local School District announced on Tuesday they will not release transcripts of depositions from an investigation into abuse allegations against former special needs teacher, Amanda Kitcho.More >>
Leaders of the Kings Local School District announced on Tuesday they will not release transcripts of depositions from an investigation into abuse allegations a former teacher's aide leveled against former special needs teacher, Amanda Kitcho.More >>
Tuesday, February 19 2013 8:55 AM EST2013-02-19 13:55:20 GMT
FOX19's Kelly Rippin traveled to Columbus and Cleveland where casinos have been open for months now to see the impact they'd had, and what it could mean for Cincinnati.More >>
FOX19's Kelly Rippin traveled to Columbus and Cleveland where casinos have been open for months now to see the impact they'd had, and what it could mean for Cincinnati. More >>
Thursday, February 14 2013 12:39 AM EST2013-02-14 05:39:49 GMT
Would having a trained and armed police officer in schools prevent violence like what happened in Newtown, Connecticut? Northern Kentucky has had officers in schools for decades. They are called School ResourceMore >>
Would having a trained and armed police officer in schools prevent violence like what happened in Newtown, Connecticut?More >>
Wednesday, February 13 2013 12:06 AM EST2013-02-13 05:06:20 GMT
In a copy of the written Kings district policy on how school employees should handle "cases of suspected child abuse or neglect," school employees are told they should not contact the child's family.More >>
FOX19 obtained a copy of the written Kings district policy on how school employees should handle "cases of suspected child abuse or neglect." In the very first directive, school employees are told they "shall not contact the child's family.More >>
Tuesday, February 12 2013 4:58 PM EST2013-02-12 21:58:36 GMT
Evidence in the abuse investigation involving former special needs teacher Amanda Kitcho reached the desk of Warren County Prosecutor David Fornshell, he confirms to FOX19's investigative team. However,More >>
Evidence in the abuse investigation involving former special needs teacher Amanda Kitcho reached the desk of Warren County Prosecutor David Fornshell, he confirms to FOX19's investigative team. However, because no child suffered "serious physical harm" Fornshell says there was no basis to charge Kitcho with a felony and he declined to prosecute her.More >>
Tuesday, February 12 2013 9:09 AM EST2013-02-12 14:09:15 GMT
A lawsuit obtained by FOX19 is raising allegations of special needs students being abused at an elementary school in the Kings Local School District in Warren County. Sources connected to Columbia ElementaryMore >>
A lawsuit obtained by FOX19 is raising allegations of special needs students being abused at an elementary school in the Kings Local School District in Warren County.More >>
Monday, February 11 2013 11:30 PM EST2013-02-12 04:30:16 GMT
A FOX19 Investigation found out it's a very different world for the modern day Andy Griffiths, who often spend more time dealing with finances than felons.More >>
A FOX19 Investigation found out it's a very different world for the modern day Andy Griffiths, who often spend more time dealing with finances than felons.More >>
Wednesday, February 6 2013 10:39 PM EST2013-02-07 03:39:32 GMT
SnapChat. Instagram. Twitter. These days, there are lots of places where kids are sharing the ups and downs of their lives. Notice we didn't list Facebook.More >>
SnapChat. Instagram. Twitter. These days, there are lots of places where kids are sharing the ups and downs of their lives. Notice we didn't list Facebook.More >>
Wednesday, February 6 2013 2:00 PM EST2013-02-06 19:00:17 GMT
Cincinnati's Administration is continuing to pursue a public-private partnership option to overhaul the city's parking system, a system already going on in Indianapolis.More >>
Cincinnati's Administration is continuing to pursue a public-private partnership option to overhaul the city's parking system, a system already going on in Indianapolis. More >>
Tuesday, February 5 2013 10:00 PM EST2013-02-06 03:00:13 GMT
Meadowwood Care Center owner Jack Crout claims the state is unnecessarily putting residents of his nursing home in danger by forcing him to shut down. The Ohio Department of Health, meanwhile, argues CroutMore >>
Meadowwood Care Center owner Jack Crout claims the state is unnecessarily putting residents of his nursing home in danger by forcing him to shut down. The Ohio Department of Health, meanwhile, argues Crout has had six months to correct violations but is still not in compliance.More >>
Thursday, January 31 2013 10:42 PM EST2013-02-01 03:42:43 GMT
Cincinnati ended-up getting nearly $1 million in stimulus money for a job training program called Constructing Futures. More than $255,000 is under scrutiny by state investigators.More >>
Cincinnati ended-up getting nearly $1 million in stimulus money for a job training program called Constructing Futures. Eight Cincinnati nonprofit groups signed-up to be a part of the job training program. More than $255,000 is under scrutiny by state investigators.More >>
Wednesday, January 30 2013 10:30 PM EST2013-01-31 03:30:07 GMT
These days, it seems like you can do just about anything on your smartphone: listen to music, pay your bills, even smoke a cigarette virtually. Researchers are worried that so-called smoking apps are reallyMore >>
These days, it seems like you can do just about anything on your smartphone: listen to music, pay your bills, even smoke a cigarette virtually. Researchers are worried that so-called smoking apps are really targeting kids and may get them hooked on a life-threatening habit.More >>
Monday, January 28 2013 10:44 PM EST2013-01-29 03:44:13 GMT
FOX19 has learned investigators from the Ohio Department of Commerce's securities division want to meet soon with Rep. Pete Beck (R-Mason), chairman of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee in ColumbusMore >>
FOX19 has learned investigators from the Ohio Department of Commerce's securities division want to meet soon with Rep. Pete Beck (R-Mason). The investigators want to know if Beck did anything illegal as part of a group of businessmen in the Cincinnati area that, court documents say, solicited money for a failed investment operation that cost investors more than $1 million.More >>
Monday, January 28 2013 6:30 AM EST2013-01-28 11:30:08 GMT
The mystery continues over who put needles in sandwiches on four different Delta flights last summer. Business class travelers found the needles in turkey sandwiches. All of the flights originated inMore >>
The mystery continues over who put needles in sandwiches on four different Delta flights last summer. Business class travelers found the needles in turkey sandwiches. More >>
Friday, January 25 2013 10:00 PM EST2013-01-26 03:00:10 GMT
Caryl Daniels has been married for 10 years now. She met her husband online when she was living in South Africa and he was living in New York. After chatting for 18 months, they finally met in person.More >>
Caryl says she started having suspicions about her son Robin's "internet girlfriend" after they'd been together two years and all he'd ever seen were photos.More >>
Thursday, January 24 2013 10:36 PM EST2013-01-25 03:36:24 GMT
When Jared Kuper was diagnosed with diabetes at 8-years-old, his mom sat all day long at his school so that she could monitor his blood sugar levels herself. "It's a minute to minute disease," said LauraMore >>
A growing number of parents complain they and their children are being discriminated against for diabetes.More >>
Tuesday, January 22 2013 11:58 PM EST2013-01-23 04:58:42 GMT
The death of 12-year-old Sammy Reagan after Monday's pileup on I-275 has raised a lot of questions about highway cable median barriers. On Tuesday, FOX19 investigated how safe they really are, and whyMore >>
The death of 12-year-old Sammy Reagan after Monday's pileup on I-275 has raised a lot of questions about highway cable median barriers. FOX19 investigated how safe they really are, and why the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) chooses to install them on Ohio roadways. More >>
Thursday, January 17 2013 10:30 PM EST2013-01-18 03:30:09 GMT
Federal inspectors consider all of the levees within a 25-mile radius of downtown Cincinnati barely acceptable, a FOX19 investigation has found. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers keeps a database showingMore >>
Federal inspectors consider all of the levees within a 25-mile radius of downtown Cincinnati barely acceptable, a FOX19 investigation has found. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers keeps a database showing how its inspectors rate levees across the country.More >>
Wednesday, January 16 2013 9:22 AM EST2013-01-16 14:22:05 GMT
Most of us don't like to even think about what makes our computer run smoothly. But a government warning about security flaws in Java is changing that. Java is both a computer programming language andMore >>
Most of us don't like to even think about what makes our computer run smoothly, but a government warning about security flaws in Java is changing that.More >>
Thursday, January 10 2013 12:20 AM EST2013-01-10 05:20:47 GMT
Security experts have been warning us for years of the potential rise in cell phone cyber attacks. But 2013 could be the year it actually happens. Why? Because of mobile payment systems. Smartphones areMore >>
Security experts have been warning us for years of the potential rise in cell phone cyber attacks, but 2013 could be the year it actually happens. Why? Because of mobile payment systems.More >>
Tuesday, January 8 2013 6:45 PM EST2013-01-08 23:45:08 GMT
Chances are, your paycheck's getting smaller. Pres. Obama and Republicans in Congress did not include an extension of the payroll tax cut in their Fiscal Cliff deal last week. So now we're responsibleMore >>
Chances are, your paycheck's getting smaller. Pres. Obama and Republicans in Congress did not include an extension of the payroll tax cut in their Fiscal Cliff deal last week. So now we're responsible for 6.2% of the Social Security taxes taken out of our paychecks, rather than 4.2% like it was for the past couple of years.More >>
Tuesday, January 8 2013 7:57 AM EST2013-01-08 12:57:53 GMT
Get ready to reach deeper into your wallet when you go to the grocery store, sign-up for pay TV, and even when you head to the ballpark this year. We're going to be paying a lot more in 2013 for many thingsMore >>
Get ready to reach deeper into your wallet when you go to the grocery store or sign-up for pay TV. We're going to be paying a lot more in 2013 for many things we take for granted.More >>
Thursday, January 3 2013 11:44 PM EST2013-01-04 04:44:18 GMT
You've heard the debate over those new healthy lunches in America's classrooms. Many parents like the idea their kids are eating healthier. But some say the calorie restrictions leave their kids hungry,More >>
You've heard the debate over those new healthy lunches in America's classrooms. Many parents like the idea their kids are eating healthier, but some say the calorie restrictions leave their kids hungry. Other critics say it's leading to a lot of wasted food that kids are refusing to eat. What we found was a healthy menu that, for the most part, appears to be working.More >>
Wednesday, January 2 2013 6:45 PM EST2013-01-02 23:45:04 GMT
Your caller ID shows a number with a 513 area code. It's not a friend or family member calling from the familiar Cincinnati area code, though. It turns out to be a man on the line who claims you've wonMore >>
Avoid this Cincinnati number if it comes up on your caller-id. It might be a scam!More >>
Friday, December 28 2012 6:45 PM EST2012-12-28 23:45:09 GMT
TeleCheck website
You probably don't know it. But there are a lot more credit bureaus out there keeping tabs on how you spend your money than just the big three listed at AnnualCreditReport.com. A FOX19 investigation showsMore >>
You probably don't know it, but there are a lot more credit bureaus out there keeping tabs on how you spend your money than just the big three listed at AnnualCreditReport.com. More >>
Friday, December 21 2012 3:21 PM EST2012-12-21 20:21:24 GMT
Saint Vivian School, a Cincinnati Archdiocese institution that educates kids in Finneytown from pre-K to the 8th grade, is among 22 schools in the FOX19 viewing area listed by Ohio's attorney general asMore >>
Saint Vivian School, a Cincinnati Archdiocese institution that educates kids in Finneytown from pre-K to the 8th grade, is among 22 schools in the FOX19 viewing area listed by Ohio's attorney general as not filing a school safety plan with his office.More >>
Tuesday, December 18 2012 11:18 AM EST2012-12-18 16:18:31 GMT
The deadly elementary school shooting in Connecticut is renewing the debate over gun control in America. Top Democrats in the U.S. Senate are calling for a new assault weapons ban and limits on the sizeMore >>
The deadly elementary school shooting in Connecticut is renewing the debate over gun control in America. Top Democrats in the U.S. Senate are calling for a new assault weapons ban and limits on the size of ammunition clips. But what are the rules right now?More >>
Friday, December 14 2012 9:28 PM EST2012-12-15 02:28:30 GMT
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine spoke out about Ohio school's safety plan progress on Friday. This, following an elementary school shooting in Newtown, CT, leaving 27 people dead. "First and foremost,More >>
Over 1,000 Ohio schools have filed plans with the Attorney General's Office. However, 145 schools have never filed a safety plan.More >>
Friday, December 14 2012 10:28 AM EST2012-12-14 15:28:40 GMT
Independent investigations by the Hamilton County Auditor's Office and FOX19 are revealing major pricing errors in some Cincinnati stores as holiday shoppers try to take advantage of big discounts. TheMore >>
Independent investigations by the Hamilton County Auditor's Office and FOX19 are revealing major pricing errors in some Cincinnati stores as holiday shoppers try to take advantage of big discounts. The investigations show that customers are not always charged the price listed on the shelf when they get to the register and a cashier scans the merchandise's barcode.More >>
Thursday, December 13 2012 5:45 AM EST2012-12-13 10:45:33 GMT
New details are emerging about the contract UC's Board of Trustees approved yesterday for its new president, Dr. Santa Ono. The university today handed over a copy of that contract to FOX19. As we reportedMore >>
New details are emerging about the contract UC's Board of Trustees approved for its new president, Dr. Santa Ono. More >>
Wednesday, December 12 2012 6:23 AM EST2012-12-12 11:23:40 GMT
Dr. Elvira Lang
A recent study finds that the stress of waiting for medical test results isn't just imagined. It can actually take a toll on your health. As a result, the federal government is trying to shorten the wait. AfterMore >>
A recent study finds that the stress of waiting for medical test results isn't just imagined. It can actually take a toll on your health. But the federal government is trying to shorten the wait.More >>
Friday, December 7 2012 6:46 PM EST2012-12-07 23:46:22 GMT
Officials sent out a warning that will make you think twice the next time the doorbell rings. More complaints have been made about door-to-door sales scams. Consumers say they never received what theyMore >>
BBB officials say security systems, produce and meats, cosmetics, cleaning supplies, photography sales and magazines were among the door-to-door products racking up the most complaints.More >>
Thursday, December 6 2012 10:30 PM EST2012-12-07 03:30:06 GMT
Kimberly Pandilidis
An investigator is under scrutiny on Thursday for how she uses her official state vehicle. Kimberly Pandilidis is an investigator and assistant supervisor at the Cincinnati office of the Ohio BureauMore >>
A state investigator came close to losing her job in recent weeks after Ohio's inspector general uncovered evidence that she may have been driving a state-owned vehicle on personal time, FOX19 has learned.More >>
Thursday, December 6 2012 6:18 AM EST2012-12-06 11:18:07 GMT
A FOX19 investigation reveals how much money a controversial speed camera program has generated for a local village, and where that money could be headed. According to Elmwood Place officials, the speedMore >>
A FOX19 investigation reveals how much money a controversial speed camera program has generated for a local village, and where that money could be headed. According to Elmwood Place officials, the speed camera program has brought in $470,000 dollars so far.More >>
Wednesday, November 28 2012 10:30 PM EST2012-11-29 03:30:16 GMT
Bob Knotts looking into his burned van
More than 83,000 cars, trucks, and SUVs for sale online in Ohio last year may have had something seriously wrong with them. The sellers may have even known this. But in the Tri-State, they were under noMore >>
More than 83,000 cars, trucks, and SUVs for sale online in Ohio last year may have been recalled. The sellers may have even known this. But in the Tri-State, they were under no legal obligation to let the buyer know. For Bob Knotts, that nightmare scenario happened right in his driveway. He bought a used van that just burst into flames outside his home.More >>
Tuesday, November 27 2012 8:26 AM EST2012-11-27 13:26:13 GMT
FOX19 has learned a former Proctor & Gamble worker injured at work is now trying to take his case against the company to the Ohio Supreme Court.More >>
FOX19 has learned a former Proctor & Gamble worker injured at work is now trying to take his case against the company to the Ohio Supreme Court.More >>
Wednesday, November 21 2012 10:38 PM EST2012-11-22 03:38:47 GMT
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - There's something in the water. It's a danger to our rivers, lakes, streams, and anyone on them. This big problem is getting even bigger in Kentucky and Indiana. Monday night atMore >>
For generations, nothing could harm them. The waterways winding around the Tri-State were delicately balanced, just as nature intended. Even modern problems like chemical spills and sewage spills didn't really put our rivers and lakes in long-term danger. But now something's off.More >>
Tuesday, November 20 2012 10:30 PM EST2012-11-21 03:30:06 GMT
Even before reaching a $1.3 million severance deal, U.C.'s former president lived a lifestyle most people in the Tri-State could only dream of, according to documents uncovered by FOX19. Dr. Greg WilliamsMore >>
Even before reaching a $1.3 million severance deal, U.C.'s former president lived a lifestyle most people in the Tri-State could only dream of, according to documents uncovered by FOX19.More >>
Thursday, November 15 2012 11:18 PM EST2012-11-16 04:18:52 GMT
(FOX19) - Your car's odometer can help determine your car's value, lease fees, or even affect your warranty. If yours is off, your vehicle could be racking up more miles than you actually drive, and there'sMore >>
Your car's odometer can help determine your car's value, lease fees, or even affect your warranty. If yours is off, your vehicle could be racking up more miles than you actually drive, and there's no federal law that regulates odometer accuracy.More >>
Friday, November 2 2012 11:00 PM EDT2012-11-03 03:00:55 GMT
Beechwood school officials tell FOX19 News that 15 football players have been suspended and three dismissed from the team for violating a team policy. They say the players were either drinking or attendingMore >>
Beechwood school officials tell FOX19 News that 15 football players have been suspended and three dismissed from the team for violating a team policy.More >>
Thursday, November 1 2012 10:30 PM EDT2012-11-02 02:30:15 GMT
Chances are, you already know to avoid the fake purses and sunglasses that are knock-offs of expensive brands. Now investigators are tracking down counterfeit goods that are much more serious... fake food. FindingMore >>
Chances are, you already know to avoid the fake purses and sunglasses that are knock-offs of expensive brands.More >>
Wednesday, October 31 2012 10:30 PM EDT2012-11-01 02:30:13 GMT
We got great interviews from men who worked at the Voice of America broadcasting facility in West Chester during World War II and the Cold War. Hitler called them "Cincinnati Liars," trying to tell hisMore >>
The people in our story say the VOA pledged to broadcast the truth from the beginning, which meant telling people how badly the war was going for the Allies.More >>
Sunday, October 28 2012 10:00 PM EDT2012-10-29 02:00:40 GMT
Maybe you have a few credit blips. Maybe you don't have a steady stream of income. No matter the reason, it's not uncommon for landlords these days to request a co-signer. When former NFL player JohnMore >>
Maybe you have a few credit blips. Maybe you don't have a steady stream of income. No matter the reason, it's not uncommon for landlords these days to request a co-signer.More >>
Friday, October 26 2012 4:51 PM EDT2012-10-26 20:51:58 GMT
In broad daylight at a busy bus stop, a woman was stabbed repeatedly by a complete stranger who admits to wanting to murder her. On Wednesday, Tiara Metcalf, 24, spoke out for the first time since theMore >>
In broad daylight at a busy bus stop, a woman was stabbed repeatedly by a complete stranger who admits to wanting to murder her.More >>
Friday, October 26 2012 6:23 AM EDT2012-10-26 10:23:09 GMT
The mayor of Villa Hills, Kentucky is breathing a sigh of relief now that the city council has voted to let him keep his job. The Villa Hills city council, acting as a jury, heard three days of testimonyMore >>
The mayor of Villa Hills, Kentucky is breathing a sigh of relief now that the city council has voted to let him keep his job.More >>
Thursday, October 25 2012 10:45 PM EDT2012-10-26 02:45:20 GMT
Inside a dimly lit bar in Walnut Hills, people are showing-up on a Monday night to raise money for something most of us haven't given a second thought --- how long Cincinnati City Council members get toMore >>
Inside a dimly lit bar in Walnut Hills, people are showing-up on a Monday night to raise money for something most of us haven't given a second thought --- how long Cincinnati City Council members get to serve during a term.More >>
Thursday, October 25 2012 10:32 PM EDT2012-10-26 02:32:33 GMT
The work was completed in October 2006 and after more than $48 million worth of renovations, Fountain Square is now undergoing repairs on the work. Cincinnati Central City Development Corporation (3CDC)More >>
The work was completed in October 2006 and after more than $48 million worth of renovations, Fountain Square is now undergoing repairs on the work.More >>
Wednesday, October 24 2012 10:00 PM EDT2012-10-25 02:00:28 GMT
We all know how tough it is to find a job these days. But it's actually not as hard to find work if you have a college degree. According to the federal government, the unemployment rate for those withMore >>
We all know how tough it is to find a job these days. But it's actually not as hard to find work if you have a college degree.More >>
Wednesday, October 24 2012 6:13 AM EDT2012-10-24 10:13:17 GMT
On November 29, 2011, Sarah Jones walked into the Edgewood Police Department with her mother, Cheryl. Jones was there to answer questions about rumors she had a sexual relationship with Cody York, a studentMore >>
On November 29, 2011, Sarah Jones walked into the Edgewood Police Department with her mother, Cheryl. Jones was there to answer questions about rumors she had a sexual relationship with Cody York, a student she taught his freshman year.More >>
Monday, October 22 2012 10:00 PM EDT2012-10-23 02:00:31 GMT
When you walk into a restaurant, you may no longer have to tell the hostess you prefer a booth by the window. These days, all kinds of information about you may be on the computer right at her desk. "ThereMore >>
When you walk into a restaurant, you may no longer have to tell the hostess you prefer a booth by the window. These days, all kinds of information about you may be on the computer right at her desk.More >>
Wednesday, October 17 2012 10:00 PM EDT2012-10-18 02:00:25 GMT
Ted Knight is sitting at his dining room table on a chilly autumn morning talking about the financial fallout his family faces after he was injured on the job at a Procter & Gamble plant in Cincinnati. "WhoMore >>
Ted Knight is sitting at his dining room table on a chilly autumn morning talking about the financial fallout his family faces after he was injured on the job at a Procter & Gamble plant in Cincinnati.More >>
Tuesday, October 16 2012 10:41 AM EDT2012-10-16 14:41:34 GMT
CINCINNATI (AP) - A police chief says an officer who fatally shot a woman armed with a knife outside an apartment complex in southwest Ohio faced an immediate threat to his life. Cincinnati Police ChiefMore >>
The personnel record for Matt Latzy, the officer who fatally shot a woman armed with a knife outside an apartment complex, sheds light on the career of the 13-year Cincinnati police veteran. More >>
Wednesday, October 10 2012 10:00 PM EDT2012-10-11 02:00:25 GMT
Some of the biggest companies in America are headquartered in Cincinnati. A FOX19 investigation is showing they are contributing tens of thousands of dollars this election year through their politicalMore >>
Some of the biggest companies in America are headquartered in Cincinnati. A FOX19 investigation is showing they are contributing tens of thousands of dollars this election year through their political action committees, better known as PACs.More >>
Monday, October 1 2012 10:00 PM EDT2012-10-02 02:00:21 GMT
Imagine being able to instantly zap all your stress and anxiety away with just a simple touch of your fingers. Sounds too good to be true, right? Promoters of a new form of psychotherapy called "tapping"More >>
Imagine being able to instantly zap all your stress and anxiety away with just a simple touch of your fingers. Sounds too good to be true, right?More >>
Wednesday, September 19 2012 11:03 PM EDT2012-09-20 03:03:21 GMT
Advocates for sex slavery victims say there are several ‘how to' manuals that predators can buy online. One was even sold on Amazon.com, but there is something you can do. In fact, other ordinary citizensMore >>
Advocates for sex slavery victims say there are several ‘How to' manuals that predators can buy online.More >>
Thursday, September 13 2012 11:09 AM EDT2012-09-13 15:09:27 GMT
A few weeks ago, a FOX19 National Sales Manager called a crook's bluff. "I checked the voicemail and it gave me an 888 number. It said that I was delinquent on a credit card payment," said Amy Goetz. GoetzMore >>
A new app educates consumers about 500 plus scams out there. It's been downloaded in 104 countries and boasts a membership of 2 million users.More >>
Thursday, August 30 2012 11:32 AM EDT2012-08-30 15:32:34 GMT
In an exclusive interview with FOX19, a worker injured at Procter & Gamble's Cincinnati plant that produces glycerin accuses company executives of turning their backs on him after an accident that nearlyMore >>
In an exclusive interview with FOX19, a worker injured at Procter & Gamble's Cincinnati plant that produces glycerin accuses company executives of turning their backs on him after an accident that nearly cost him his life.More >>
Wednesday, August 22 2012 10:56 PM EDT2012-08-23 02:56:53 GMT
Two local organizations are banding together to fight heinous crime occurring right here in our backyards, sex slavery. The Salvation Army in Cincinnati is partnering with End Slavery Cincinnati meaningMore >>
Two local organizations are banding together to fight heinous crime occurring right here in our backyards, sex slavery.More >>
Wednesday, August 22 2012 6:17 AM EDT2012-08-22 10:17:24 GMT
Pres. Barack Obama began his appearance at Capital University Tuesday by hugging a member of the senior class who had just told the crowd how tough it is to pay for college. "So like a lot of you, I'mMore >>
Pres. Barack Obama began his appearance at Capital University Tuesday by hugging a member of the senior class who had just told the crowd how tough it is to pay for college.More >>
Monday, August 20 2012 9:51 PM EDT2012-08-21 01:51:12 GMT
Two pickups and a minivan are topping the list of the most stolen vehicles in the Tri-State. It appears thieves in Ohio prefer the 2000 Dodge Caravan while the 1994 and 1999 full-size Chevrolet pickupMore >>
Two pickups and a minivan are topping the list of the most stolen vehicles in the Tri-State.More >>
Thursday, August 16 2012 2:19 PM EDT2012-08-16 18:19:55 GMT
A FOX19 investigation is revealing what happened at a nursing home in June when an 83-year-old woman died just six weeks after arriving for therapy on a broken wrist. Gloria Howell was an 83-year-oldMore >>
A FOX19 investigation is revealing what happened at a nursing home in June when an 83-year-old woman died just six weeks after arriving for therapy on a broken wrist.More >>
Monday, August 13 2012 10:44 PM EDT2012-08-14 02:44:20 GMT
Get ready to hear a lot about Medicare, the federal government's healthcare program for America's senior citizens. The problem is, it might not be around for those of us who are currently still workingMore >>
Get ready to hear a lot about Medicare, the federal government's healthcare program for America's senior citizens.More >>
Thursday, August 9 2012 10:10 PM EDT2012-08-10 02:10:10 GMT
Kentucky is the worst and Ohio is the 2nd worst state in the nation when it comes to exposing residents to toxic air pollution from coal-fired power plants, according to an analysis released Thursday byMore >>
Kentucky is the worst and Ohio is the 2nd worst state in the nation when it comes to exposing residents to toxic air pollution from coal-fired power plants, according to an analysis released Thursday by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC).More >>
Thursday, August 2 2012 6:18 AM EDT2012-08-02 10:18:04 GMT
Pres. Obama appeared in Ohio today for the third time in a month underscoring how important the state is for his re-election chances. He appeared in Mansfield, a town in between Columbus and Cleveland,More >>
While national leaders used to presume the Cincinnati area was a lock for Republicans, a FOX19 investigation shows that Democrats are surging in Hamilton County. And the area will be key to either Pres. Obama or Gov. Romney winning Ohio --- and the White House.More >>
Wednesday, July 25 2012 11:40 PM EDT2012-07-26 03:40:06 GMT
Since 2000, four Tri-state women have been convicted of having sex with their male students. Lisa Karabinus, a married mother now a registered sex offender, served time for an affair with one of her studentsMore >>
Since 2000, four Tri-state women have been convicted of having sex with their male students. What's behind the occurrence?More >>
Tuesday, July 24 2012 10:35 PM EDT2012-07-25 02:35:37 GMT
The minute you step into one of the operating rooms at Christ Hospital you realize these guys have done a lot of transplants. An eclectic mix of Billboard Top 40, alternative, hip hop, and even reggaeMore >>
FOX19 goes inside two operating rooms at Christ Hospital to see the latest advances in transplant surgeries as more and more strangers sign-up to donate. How safe is it? And how you can help a Tri-State man who spending a lot of time on dialysis.More >>
Tuesday, July 24 2012 7:35 AM EDT2012-07-24 11:35:19 GMT
There's been a lot of chatter in the media about the movie theater shooting suspect in Aurora, Colorado, buying his "arsenal" online. Even though that may lead you to believe James Holmes purchased hisMore >>
There's been a lot of chatter in the media about the movie theater shooting suspect in Aurora, Colorado, buying his "arsenal" online.More >>
Thursday, July 19 2012 7:56 AM EDT2012-07-19 11:56:23 GMT
Ohio Reformatory for Women, ORW, in Marysville is where many of the convicted female prisoners from some of the most talked about crimes end up. Fox19's Kimberly Holmes Wiggins went behind bars for anMore >>
Fox19's Kimberly Holmes Wiggins went behind bars for an inside look at what life is really like for those locked up at Ohio's largest prison for women.More >>
Wednesday, July 18 2012 4:26 PM EDT2012-07-18 20:26:01 GMT
(LOVELAND, OH) – Sitting at her kitchen table, Margaret Link recalls those strange months when she just didn't act like herself. "I would fall asleep at my desk," she said. She also remembers walkingMore >>
Sitting at her kitchen table, Margaret Link recalls those strange months when she just didn't act like herself. "I would fall asleep at my desk," she said. Later she would discover the reason --- a pharmacy's mistake.More >>
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Monday, May 20 2013 9:15 PM EDT2013-05-21 01:15:38 GMT
A massive tornado touched down to the southwest of Oklahoma City Monday afternoon. Starting out as a classic funnel it quickly became a giant half-mile wide wedge tornado as it proceeded east north eastMore >>
A massive tornado touched down to the southwest of Oklahoma City Monday afternoon.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:50 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:50:22 GMT
MOORE, OK (RNN) – In one of the few positive stories to come from the deadly tornadoes in Oklahoma, an elderly woman was reunited with a four-legged friend she thought was dead. Barbara Garcia, a residentMore >>
Elderly resident Barbara Garcia frantically called for her dog after the tornado had leveled her house, but with no success.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 7:16 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:16:53 GMT
One person has died in a crash near Harrisonville, MO, Thursday evening. The crash happened on Missouri Highway 7 and Walker Road. It involved a car and a tractor-trailer. Harrisonville is in Cass County.More >>
Savannah Nash celebrated her 16th birthday last week. She died Thursday when her car slammed into a semi while she was texting during her first time driving by herself.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:56 AM EDT2013-05-21 14:56:05 GMT
A North Carolina woman is charged with trying to poison five family members after one of them refused to share some cheese with her. A statement from the Nash County Sheriff's Office said 24-year-oldMore >>
A North Carolina woman is charged with trying to poison five family members after one of them refused to share some cheese with her.More >>
Friday, July 13 2012 9:51 AM EDT2012-07-13 13:51:42 GMT
Web cams are great. Your kids can Skype with their cousins or grandparents hundreds of miles away. But, of course, the criminals have to try to ruin that, too. It's estimated 170,000,000 people use laptopsMore >>
Web cams are great. Your kids can Skype with their cousins or grandparents hundreds of miles away. But, of course, the criminals have to try to ruin that, too. It's estimated 170,000,000 people use laptopsMore >>
Thursday, July 12 2012 12:25 PM EDT2012-07-12 16:25:28 GMT
We're online everywhere – all the time. In the car, at a coffee shop, in the airport, we're accessing the internet whether we think about it much anymore or not. Now a FOX19 News investigation is revealingMore >>
A FOX19 investigation reveals you don't even have to know much about computers anymore to be able to hack into someone's laptop.More >>
Thursday, June 28 2012 10:14 PM EDT2012-06-29 02:14:23 GMT
A dangerous drug is making a big comeback in the Cincinnati area. What it is might surprise you. Drug users are now turning to heroin to satisfy their cravings for highly additive opiate based prescriptionMore >>
Heroin is cheaper and easier for addicts to get than prescription drugs, since police and pharmacies are cracking down.More >>
Thursday, June 21 2012 7:26 AM EDT2012-06-21 11:26:22 GMT
FOX19 News has learned Dept. of Labor investigators in Cincinnati have fined a West Chester trucking company thousands of dollars for not paying its drivers properly. T&T Enterprises, which hauls mailMore >>
T&T Enterprises, which hauls mail for the U.S. Postal Service, first came to our attention months ago when FOX19 learned federal and state safety investigators had cited the company numerous times for brakes not working correctly, driver logs not being kept correctly, and other violations. It resulted in an "alert" status for T&T on the DOT's website.More >>
Thursday, June 7 2012 7:21 AM EDT2012-06-07 11:21:45 GMT
Video obtained exclusively by FOX19 News shows a former ambulance driver in the Cincinnati area, who was hurt on the job, working illegally at a factory in Atlanta. Agents from the Ohio Bureau of Workers'More >>
Video obtained exclusively by FOX19 News shows a former ambulance driver in the Cincinnati area, who was hurt on the job, working illegally at a factory in Atlanta. More >>
Monday, May 28 2012 10:01 PM EDT2012-05-29 02:01:25 GMT
When Crimson found a way through her electric fence recently --- and stayed gone for days --- Andi Sims was beside herself. "It's such a hopeless and helpless feeling. You want to do something, but youMore >>
When "Crimson" found a way through her electric fence recently --- and stayed gone for days --- Andi Sims was beside herself. "It's such a hopeless and helpless feeling." Now there are high-tech ways you can improve the odds that a pet who goes missing will be found.More >>
Monday, May 28 2012 7:17 PM EDT2012-05-28 23:17:36 GMT
If someone made the offer for you to get a vacation home for free --- or for just a dollar --- you'd jump on the deal, right? Well, in this economy some timeshare owners are resorting to just that ---More >>
Experts say you shouldn't consider timeshares an "investment." And for good reason. Many Americans are trying to unload their timeshare units --- some for as little as one dollar.More >>
Friday, May 25 2012 7:41 PM EDT2012-05-25 23:41:51 GMT
In this economy, it's a common plea: family members begging you to co-sign a loan. Your heart wants to say yes. But your mind is probably saying, "Hold on!" And for good reason. Money managers say youMore >>
In this economy, it's a common plea: family members begging you to co-sign a loan. Your heart wants to say yes. But your mind is probably saying, "Hold on!" And for good reason.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 11:51 PM EDT2012-05-24 03:51:52 GMT
Ohio has a sex slavery problem. That's according to state lawmakers. On Tuesday, lawmakers in the Ohio House unanimously passed legislation that will increase penalties for those caught forcing youngMore >>
Tuesday, May 22 2012 11:10 PM EDT2012-05-23 03:10:48 GMT
Mobile phones are a big business. Unfortunately, stealing them is becoming one, too. Investigators say part of the problem is just how easy it is to grab the devices and run. Police say it's also tooMore >>
Mobile phones are a big business. Unfortunately, stealing them is becoming one, too.More >>
Monday, May 21 2012 10:01 PM EDT2012-05-22 02:01:53 GMT
A FOX19 investigation reveals state government agencies in Ohio have been wasting your tax money by not paying bills on time, racking-up hundreds of thousands of dollars in late fees in recent years, accordingMore >>
FOX19 is digging-up details of state government agencies not paying their bills on time. In the worst economy since the Great Depression, that's adding-up to hundreds of thousands of dollars.More >>
Thursday, May 17 2012 11:11 PM EDT2012-05-18 03:11:04 GMT
A violent gang that profited by selling fake documents and sending money back to Mexico has been disrupted in Cincinnati, FOX19 News has learned. Mexican crime bosses planted men in Cincinnati and 18More >>
FOX19 uncovers exclusive details about the Cincinnati cell of a violent gang that profited by selling fake documents, like Social Security cards, to illegal immigrants.More >>
Thursday, May 10 2012 11:37 PM EDT2012-05-11 03:37:46 GMT
Thousands of used cars are sold with open safety recalls on them, and it's perfectly legal. In a hidden camera investigation, we put that to the test. The dealers never revealed the information toMore >>
A FOX19 investigation reveals thousands of cars throughout the Tri-State are up for sale with parts that are currently a part of open safety recalls. However, legally the dealer doesn't have to tell you.More >>
Thursday, May 10 2012 8:50 PM EDT2012-05-11 00:50:34 GMT
A former Highlands High School teacher has been indicted on first degree sex abuse charges. Andrea Conners, 33, of Cleves, Ohio was a business education teacher at the school for the past 8 years untilMore >>
A former Highlands High School teacher has been indicted on first degree sex abuse charges.More >>
Thursday, May 10 2012 6:51 AM EDT2012-05-10 10:51:27 GMT
On Wednesday night at 10:00 p.m., FOX19 will be investigating unusual ways that people get bed bugs. They can come from anywhere and we have a list of the latest threats. We also take a look at the wayMore >>
From moving trucks to medical equipment to a funeral home, the surprising ways people in Cincinnati are catching bed bugs.More >>
Wednesday, May 9 2012 8:38 PM EDT2012-05-10 00:38:18 GMT
FOX19 News has reviewed the personnel file of the Highlands High School teacher who resigned because of claims from parents and teachers that she had an inappropriate relationship with a male student.More >>
FOX19 News has reviewed the personnel file of the Highlands High School teacher who resigned because of claims from parents and teachers that she had an inappropriate relationship with a male student.More >>
Wednesday, May 9 2012 4:38 PM EDT2012-05-09 20:38:57 GMT
FOX19 has confirmed that Andrea Conners, who taught history and government at Highlands High School, has resigned and has hired an attorney. That attorney tells FOX19 that she resigned, but when askedMore >>
FOX19 has confirmed that Andrea Conners, who taught business at Highlands High School, has resigned and has hired an attorney.More >>
Friday, April 27 2012 6:23 AM EDT2012-04-27 10:23:31 GMT
chief investigator for the Public Utilities Commission in Columbus, which regulates the trucking industry. Nearly one out of every three semis on the highway isn't safe enough to be on the road.More >>
A FOX19 investigation into the safety of tractor trailers on Cincinnati area roads has revealed hundreds of them are not being maintained properly and one company in particular is under scrutiny by state and federal investigators.More >>
Matthew Nordin is an investigative reporter at FOX 19. He's passionate about uncovering stories about government agencies wasting your money, businesses taking advantage of you, and uncovering new detailsMore >>
