Steven Albritton - Anchor/Reporter

What USMNT did last night was beyond special...it was in my opinion the BEST they've looked possibly...ever....
Attacking...aggression...moving forward...shots on goal...playing in space...Now praying that Pulisic's calf is OK after being subbed off at half after getting kicked.

NEXT UP - USMNT vs Australia - Friday - 6/19 - 3PM ET. WLWT

US men's soccer beats Paraguay in World Cup group stage The U.S. opened its home World Cup with a dynamic 4-1 victory over Paraguay, sparked by Balogun's 2 goals

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Good Friday morning! Have a great weekend!
Here are your headlines --
📍WEATHER - You may have been woken up from some overnight storms, but that will lead us into a decent day and even better weekend. Meteorologist Adam Burniston has your forecast!
📍OVERTURNED SEMIS - (As of 3:15am) 75 SB at Ezzard Charles has lane closures in both directions due to overturned semi, another at 75 at Sharon Rd has one lane closed after overnight storms/wind
📍WAR WITH IRAN - Trump saying agreement has been made to open Strait of Hormuz, end Iran nuclear program. Says him, Vance may travel to Europe for signing ceremony. Iran Foreign Ministry says this is speculation and no final decision has been made. Stocks went up, price of oil dropped below $90 after Trump announcement.
📍BETHEL POLICE CHIEF - Chad Essert arrested and accused of dozens of s*x crimes against a minor who was a former student. Allegations come from between 2005-2010. Was already on leave pending separate investigation within department.
📍MT. ADAMS BREAK-INS - Cincinnati Police searching for group of teenagers who broke into dozens of cars in Mt. Adams. Security cameras caught the crime spree around 1:30 Thursday morning. Nearly 50 vehicles hit.
📍CPD REPORT - City and Police leaders defending department after scathing report by "Campaign Zero." Group analyzed 17 years of contact card data, found black Cincinnati residents were stopped 3.5x more than white residents in 2025, more than 2x likely to be searched, nearly 2x to have use of force against them. City Manager Sheryl Long says city wasn't consulted for report, working to provide data context not included, supports department and interim chief who says it's "misleading" and "fails to provide important context."
📍KY MEDICAL CANNIBIS - Kentucky House Majority Whip urging Attorney General to prosecute Kentuckians who follow executive order of Gov. Beshear who added 15 conditions to medical cannabis eligibility list.
📍PULSE NIGHT CLUB - 10 years since Pulse Nightclub mass shooting in Orlando. 49 killed, 58 others injured at LGBTQ club. Deadliest shooting in US history at the time.
🥊UFC WHITE HOUSE FIGHT - UFC Freedom 250 set to go on for now even as lawsuit is filed claiming the fight violates national park regulations against sporting events on federal park land. Event is in conjunction with Trump's 80th birthday Sunday.
🏓VLASIC CLASSIC - Major pickleball event featuring more than 500 players begins today at Sawyer Point. Pros and amateurs all taking the court with food trucks and live music on site for this growing game.
🏈KY BARRELS - Saturday night, nationally televised game cancelled at Truist Arena because of "adequate travel arrangements not being secured by Oregon's current ownership," according to a AF1 league statement.
⚾️REDS - Try again to right the ship and rack up some wins. Begin 3-game set vs Arizona at GABP, game 1 tonight at 7:15pm
⚽️WORLD CUP - USMNT begins their World Cup journey tonight at 9pm vs Paraguay! WLWT

LIST: World Cup watch parties scheduled around Greater Cincinnati The 2026 World Cup has arrived, and many people will have their attention turned to the matches as countries around the world compete for soccer supremacy.

2 overturned semis are causing issues on the roads.

1st - 75SB at Ezzard Charles has lanes blocked in both directions. (pictured below)

2nd - 75NB at Sharon Road, one lane closed at this time.
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Good Thursday morning!
Here are your headlines --
📍WEATHER - Scattered downpours this morning with the humidity to follow, but we are expecting things to even out a bit into the weekend. Meteorologist Allison Rogers has your forecast!
📍IRAN VS US - Iran vows to close Strait of Hormuz entirely after US launches second round of airstrikes. US targeting military surveillance, comms and air defense sites. Trump saying they've taken too long to make a deal so they must pay the price. Qatari mediators working to end conflict
⛽️GAS PRICES⛽️
- NATIONAL AVG - $4.13
- OH - $4.16
- KY - $3.69 (Erlanger asking Gov. to suspend gas tax locally joining Alexandria, Covington, Falmouth and Glencoe)
- IN - $3.39 (gas use and excise tax suspended)
📍INFLATION RISES - Annual inflation rises above 4% for first time in three years and now sits at 4.2% driven by spike in oil prices tied to war with Iran. CPI report says it shows the bills you pay are rising faster than paychecks.
📍SWAT STANDOFF ARREST- Man allegedly responsible for SWAT standoff of Holland Dr. Monday is arrested, faces assault charges for firing gun into ceiling of apartment knowing children were above him. Scheduled for court today.
📍DATA CENTER BILL - Ohio lawmakers advance bill to bring first set of wide ranging rules dealing with data centers.
📍SKYLINE EMPLOYEE FUNERAL - Public viewing for Alyssa Hill set for Monday from 11-1 at Paul R. Young Funeral Home in Mt. Healthy. Family says family, friend and strangers welcome to attend. Private funeral at later date. Hill was killed while working allegedly by man she dated years ago.
📍CONGO EBOLA CASES SURGE - Health officials confirm 48 new cases, 14 more deaths. Overall total now at 127 deaths and 635 cases, warn actual number could be much higher
📍SUNSCREEN APPORVAL - FDA approves new sunscreen ingredient used for years in Europe, Asia. Experts say bemotrizinol is safer alternative to chemical sunscreens often used in US
🏀HUGGINS - UC to induct coaching great, Bob Huggins, into Hall of Fame.
🏆110M WORLD RECORD - Auburn junior, Ja'Kobe Tharp, breaks WR in 110m High Hurdles at NCAA Championships running 12.75, bests American Aries Merrit's record of 12.80 held since 2012.
⚽️WORLD CUP - International soccer tournament begins today at 3pm with Mexico facing Senegal. USMNT plays Friday night at 9pm.
⚾️REDS - Give up 2-run lead in 8th inning, lose on walk-off homerun in bottom of the 9th to Padres 5-4. Begin 3-game series in AZ Friday evening.
🏀NBA FINALS - Knicks pull off biggest comeback in NBA Finals history overcoming 29 point deficit. OG Anunoby makes final tip in with 1.2 seconds left to give New York 107-106 win take commanding 3-1 series lead as series shifts back to San Antonio. Game 5 Saturday. WLWT

Airfare, gas, fuel oil spike as US inflation tops 4% for first time since April 2023 Three months into the Iran War, the Consumer Price Index rose to 4.2%.

Good morning on this🐪Wednesday!
Here are your headlines --
📍WEATHER - We have heavy, slow moving rain coming through this morning so be mindful on your morning commute especially in SE Indiana/NKY. Randi Rico WLWT will break down the day ahead as humidity sticks around. Temps in the 80s, but will feel in the 90s!
📍2 ALARM RESPONSE - Lower level fire at Queens Tower Apartments displaces dozens, firefighters say no injuries and are working to clear smoke.
📍US VS IRAN - US responds after Trump says Army Apache helicopter was shot down near Strait of Hormuz by Iran, Iran fires retaliatory strikes in Bahrain, Kuwait and US air base in Jordan. US official says Apache helicopter was hit be Iranian drone, both pilots rescued.
⛽️GAS PRICES⛽️
- NATIONAL AVERAGE - $4.15
- OH - $4.18
- KY - $3.72 (gas tax suspension continues for communities that requested)
- IN - $3.39 (suspended excise & gas use tax)
📍SUMMER HEAT SAFETY - Summer camps stressing safety in the heat with hydration, shade & sunscreen. Know the symptoms of heat stroke vs heat exhaustion.
📍BRENT SPENCE CLOSURES - Brent Spence Bridge Corridor 71/75 northbound lanes reopened this morning, southbound lanes will close tonight start at 8pm, should reopen Thursday morning.
📍HAMILTON DISPENSARIES - City could reverse course on ma*****na dispensary ban. Current plan would have heavier restrictions than state law as far as location. First reading and public comment tonight at 6.
📍IMMIGRATION BILL - US House passes $70 billion dollar funding bill for the rest of President Trump's term for ICE, Immigration enforcement.
🥊WHITE HOUSE UFC FIGHT - Lawsuit filed to stop next weekends UFC event on White House lawn
🏉BURROW - Bengals QB Joe Burrow restructures contract to free up salary cap space, Bengals sign 2nd round pick
🏀NBA FINALS - Knicks lead Spurs 2-1 with Game 4 tonight in NY at 8:30pm
⚽️WORLD CUP - It's about that time! 2026 World Cup begins tomorrow!
-Mexico🇲🇽 vs. South Africa 🇿🇦 - 3PM
-South Korea🇰🇷 vs. Czechia 🇨🇿 - 10PM
⚾️REDS WIN! - 5 game losing streak snapped as Sal Stewart hits 2-run 11th inning HR, win it 5-3. WLWT

Covington businesses worry about construction impacts as Brent Spence project moves forward City leaders launch a $750,000 marketing campaign to support local businesses as new traffic changes and years of construction begin.

Happy🌮Tuesday!
Here are your headlines -- 👇🏾
📍WEATHER - More heat and humidity for the day with some early storm chances. Where it rains, it will pour! Randi Rico WLWT has the details
📍US/IRAN - President Trump says US Army helicopter has crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, both crew members are OK with more details to come. Trump says peace deal with Iran could come in next couple of days.
📍BOND HILL SHOOTING - Cincinnati Police respond to shots fired just before midnight find person shot across from Bond Hill Park. That person died at the scene. No arrests at this time.
📍CHASE SUSPECT IN COURT - Man who lead police on multi-county chase over the weekend appears in court Monday. Had to be taken out of courtroom after he jumped out of wheelchair. Faces kidnapping, assault, evading police charges.
📍SWAT SEARCH - Standoff at Winton Hills apartment after getting called about someone firing shots near children. Police now looking for 31yo Aaron Thomas-Grayson who they say left before they arrived.
📍E-BIKE CONCERNS - Blue Ash looks to ban motorized E-bikes & scooters in parks. Want people to be aware of rules around who can ride, also insurance & registration laws around E-dirt bikes which you must be licensed for.
📍SECURITY GUARD SPEAKS - Wife of man shot at Hat Trick's Bar in Covington speaks only to WLWT. Says husband was working security and a asked woman to finish drink before leaving, pouring it out. He was then shot multiple times by the suspect 44yo Franklin Smith who is still at-large.
📍SORSBY ELIGIBLE - Texas judge grants Brendan Sorsby injunction allowing him to play football over alleged and admitted gambling. Gambled $90,000 while at IU/UC including bets on IU football while member of team. NCAA will appeal.
📍OPEN AI PUBLIC - Artificial Intelligence company looking to go public with possibly $1,000,000,000,000 valuation
🚀ARTEMIS III - Crew will be announced today for the next mission to space in the Artemis program. Four astronauts to be named will prepare for low earth orbit mission to test docking capabilities of Orion craft
⚽️NKU PLAYER TO WORLD CUP - Jesse Randall, who played at NKU and named Horizon League Freshman of the year in 2021, called up to New Zealand national team for World Cup. 1st game Monday against Iran in Los Angeles.
🏀NBA FINALS - Spurs pick up Game 3 win on the road in NY, win it 115-111 over the Knicks. Game 4 Wednesday night.
⚾️REDS - Lose game 1 to Padres in San Diego, 6-2. Game 2 tonight at 9:40

Family of security guard shot outside Covington bar shares his story for first time It's been three weeks since a shooting at a Covington bar sent a security guard there to the hospital.