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More adults are buying kids’ toys for themselves

January 3, 2023December 30, 2022 by WCPO News

A lot of people are enjoying their holiday gifts, but new data shows kids are not the only ones. Maybe you are one of the …

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Cincinnati Zoo hippos Fritz and Fiona have first interactions with each other

August 26, 2022August 26, 2022 by WCPO News

The Cincinnati Zoo’s baby hippo Fritz is taking another huge step as he’s begun his first introductions to his big sister Fiona — with their …

Read moreCincinnati Zoo hippos Fritz and Fiona have first interactions with each other

Hippo Bibi and her baby boy

It’s a boy! Cincinnati Zoo reveals new baby hippo’s gender

August 8, 2022August 8, 2022 by WCPO News

It’s official: Fiona has a baby brother! The Cincinnati Zoo confirmed Monday morning that Bibi’s new baby is a boy. “Bibi and the baby are …

Read moreIt’s a boy! Cincinnati Zoo reveals new baby hippo’s gender

Famous hippo Fiona is a big sister after mom Bibi gives birth to healthy new baby

August 4, 2022August 4, 2022 by WCPO News

The day we’ve all been waiting for is finally here — Fiona officially is a big sister! On Aug. 3, around 10 p.m., Bibi gave …

Read moreFamous hippo Fiona is a big sister after mom Bibi gives birth to healthy new baby

Kentucky man in remission after being first to undergo new cancer therapy focused on T-cells

July 28, 2022July 28, 2022 by WCPO News

A Northern Kentucky man is the first patient in the world to receive cancer therapy, which has kept his cancer from returning. John Hornsby Sr. …

Read moreKentucky man in remission after being first to undergo new cancer therapy focused on T-cells

Doorbell camera shows stranger alerting family of house fire

July 15, 2022July 15, 2022 by WCPO News

An Ohio family was sleeping peacefully in the early morning hours of July 12, completely unaware their house was on fire until a stranger knocked …

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Electrified highways could one day power electric vehicles on the road

June 29, 2022June 28, 2022 by WCPO News

With fuel costs breaking the bank, you might be considering buying an electric vehicle. For those worried about traveling long distances between charges, range anxiety …

Read moreElectrified highways could one day power electric vehicles on the road

Baby hippo Fiona and mom Bibi

Cincinnati Zoo care team ready for baby hippo

June 13, 2022June 13, 2022 by WCPO News

When Fiona the hippo was born at the Cincinnati Zoo six weeks premature, her survival captivated not just the city, but much of the world. …

Read moreCincinnati Zoo care team ready for baby hippo

Grocery store workers with world-record fruit display

Grocery store sets world record for largest fruit display ever

June 12, 2022June 10, 2022 by WCPO News

A Chicago grocery store set a record on June 8 for the world’s largest fruit display. Jewel Osco’s fruit display included over 200,000 bananas and …

Read moreGrocery store sets world record for largest fruit display ever

Sriracha hot sauce bottles on production line

Maker says sriracha shortage looms due to crop failure

June 10, 2022June 10, 2022 by WCPO News

You might be able to find sriracha sauce now, but its maker said to expect a shortage. Huy Fong Foods, the original maker of sriracha …

Read moreMaker says sriracha shortage looms due to crop failure

Ukrainian nurse, husband marry in hospital

Ukrainian nurse who lost legs in blast dances with husband at wedding

May 5, 2022May 5, 2022 by WCPO News

A young couple in Ukraine found themselves celebrating their wedding in a hospital in the city of Lviv after 23-year-old Oksana Balandina lost both of …

Read moreUkrainian nurse who lost legs in blast dances with husband at wedding

Cincinnati Zoo's famous hippo, Fiona, on her first birthday in 2018.

Cincinnati Zoo’s famous hippo is going to be a big sister

April 12, 2022April 12, 2022 by WCPO News

Cincinnati’s favorite hippo is going to be a big sister! Fiona, who was born six weeks premature in January 2017, will be a sibling when …

Read moreCincinnati Zoo’s famous hippo is going to be a big sister

Dolly Parton presents at Academy of Country Music Awards

Dolly Parton declines nomination for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction

March 14, 2022March 14, 2022 by WCPO News

Country superstar and singer-songwriter Dolly Parton announced her decision to bow out of her recent nomination for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of …

Read moreDolly Parton declines nomination for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction

'Cincinnati Grandpa' going to Super Bowl

Family of Longtime Bengals Fan Rallies to Send ‘Cincinnati’s Grandpa,’ 86, to Super Bowl

February 2, 2022February 2, 2022 by WCPO News

James Lipscomb has been a Bengals fan since the beginning. In fact, it seemed almost like destiny that he’d be a fan. He attended the …

Read moreFamily of Longtime Bengals Fan Rallies to Send ‘Cincinnati’s Grandpa,’ 86, to Super Bowl

Family experiencing homelessness gets ultimate gift in time for the holidays

December 8, 2021December 7, 2021 by WCPO News

A Dunkin’ employee received the surprise of a lifetime from one loyal customer: a fully furnished home. Ebony Johnson met customer Suzanne Burke in a …

Read moreFamily experiencing homelessness gets ultimate gift in time for the holidays

Why there’s a gorilla statue and 10,000 bananas on Wall Street right now

October 19, 2021October 19, 2021 by WCPO News

A 7-foot bronze statue of Harambe, the Cincinnati Zoo gorilla that was shot in 2016 after a young boy climbed inside its enclosure, appeared on …

Read moreWhy there’s a gorilla statue and 10,000 bananas on Wall Street right now

A 99-year-old man is still jogging and inspiring others

September 12, 2021September 10, 2021 by WCPO News

A longtime runner at 99 years old, one Cincinnati man is still pounding the pavement five miles at a time, three times a week, offering inspiration …

Read moreA 99-year-old man is still jogging and inspiring others

Legally blind educator pushed through workplace discrimination to start her own company

August 3, 2021August 3, 2021 by WCPO News

Finding a good job can be tough for everyone, but for someone with a disability, it’s even harder — even for people with disabilities and …

Read moreLegally blind educator pushed through workplace discrimination to start her own company

It’s been a whirlwind few weeks for Zaila Avant-garde, the Scripps National Spelling Bee champ

July 27, 2021July 27, 2021 by WCPO News

Zaila Avant-garde walks onto the basketball court with the kind of confidence an NBA player might exude, but the Whitney Houston shirt she sports alludes …

Read moreIt’s been a whirlwind few weeks for Zaila Avant-garde, the Scripps National Spelling Bee champ

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Walmart joins Target in announcing it won’t be open on Thanksgiving

June 7, 2021June 7, 2021 by WCPO News

Walmart announced June 4 that its U.S. stores will be closed on Thanksgiving later this year. The big-box store said in a press release that the stores …

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Trained dogs can effectively sniff out COVID-19

May 25, 2021May 25, 2021 by WCPO News

A group in the United Kingdom says it has discovered more evidence that dogs are able to detect COVID-19 in humans. According to Medical Detection Dogs, …

Read moreTrained dogs can effectively sniff out COVID-19

Garbage truck driver adopts puppy he found abandoned in backpack along his route

January 30, 2021January 29, 2021 by WCPO News

Aaron Kinsel, a sanitation driver for waste management company Rumpke, was on his Wednesday morning route when he made a distressing discovery — a discarded …

Read moreGarbage truck driver adopts puppy he found abandoned in backpack along his route

New zoo exhibit lets kangaroos hop right up to you

August 17, 2020August 17, 2020 by WCPO News

The Cincinnati, Ohio, zoo’s latest exhibit, the Australian-themed Roo Valley, will allow guests to walk right alongside hopping kangaroos when it opens Aug. 18. When …

Read moreNew zoo exhibit lets kangaroos hop right up to you

These young students built a crossing-guard robot to keep pedestrians safe

February 5, 2020February 5, 2020 by WCPO News

A grade-school robotics team from Ohio put together a project to keep their neighborhood’s pedestrians safer. The students on Nativity School’s robotics team in Cincinnati, …

Read moreThese young students built a crossing-guard robot to keep pedestrians safe

This man is biking 6,500 miles to raise $650,000 for Parkinson’s research

August 1, 2019August 2, 2019 by WCPO News

As Joe Motz prepares for his 65th birthday, he’s also gearing up for a 6,500-mile journey to raise awareness and support for patients with Parkinson’s …

Read moreThis man is biking 6,500 miles to raise $650,000 for Parkinson’s research

After a video of this boy playing basketball went viral, Shaquille O’Neal challenged him — and lost

May 1, 2019May 1, 2019 by WCPO News

Don’t let his small stature fool you. At 4-foot-2, New Haven Elementary fifth grader Landon Spicer can bring the best game against anyone in basketball …

Read moreAfter a video of this boy playing basketball went viral, Shaquille O’Neal challenged him — and lost

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This Navy veteran sold his lifelong collection of baseball memorabilia to help fellow vets

May 1, 2019May 1, 2019 by WCPO News

Navy veteran Anthony Teague spent years building his collection of baseball memorabilia, some of it near priceless: Helmets, signed baseballs, antique catcher’s mitts with worn …

Read moreThis Navy veteran sold his lifelong collection of baseball memorabilia to help fellow vets

Scientists are warning that coffee could become extinct

May 1, 2019June 3, 2019 by WCPO News

Here’s something to ponder next time you’re waiting in line for a $5 caramel macchiato: That beverage could become a casualty of climate change. In …

Read moreScientists are warning that coffee could become extinct

An Amazon Fulfilment Centre Prepares For Black Friday

What to buy and what not to buy on Amazon Prime Day

July 16, 2018July 16, 2018 by WCPO News

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Simplemost may receive a small commission from the purchase of any …

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More than a toy store: Toys R Us closing will have massive impacts across the US

July 11, 2018July 11, 2018 by WCPO News

It was a rite of passage. A special treat. A moment of pure joy. Millions of children have fond memories of picking out toys at Toys …

Read moreMore than a toy store: Toys R Us closing will have massive impacts across the US

There are so many mayflies in this city right now that they showed up on weather radar

July 2, 2018July 2, 2018 by WCPO News

It’s that time of year in northeast Ohio — mayfly season. The tiny flying bugs are a summer staple in the Cleveland area, and swarms …

Read moreThere are so many mayflies in this city right now that they showed up on weather radar

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Kroger plans to try grocery delivery with self-driving cars

July 2, 2018July 2, 2018 by WCPO News

Did you expect them to stop at robot-powered warehouses? The Kroger Co. has announced yet another new partnership to redefine grocery shopping. Kroger will conduct …

Read moreKroger plans to try grocery delivery with self-driving cars

Darrell Kelly: How this man graduated with a law degree, MBA from two different schools on one day

May 25, 2018May 25, 2018 by WCPO News

Darrell Landon Kelly had little time to bask in the honor of his graduation from the University of Cincinnati College of Law on May 12. Kelly and …

Read moreDarrell Kelly: How this man graduated with a law degree, MBA from two different schools on one day

Study finds facial yoga can actually shave years off your appearance

February 28, 2018February 28, 2018 by WCPO News

Wander through a typical drugstore and you’ll find all sorts of creams and products promising to flatten out wrinkles, deflate under-eye bags and make you …

Read moreStudy finds facial yoga can actually shave years off your appearance

How one high school is using Post-It notes to spread positivity

February 19, 2018February 19, 2018 by WCPO News

Two inches by two inches with words of encouragement or pictures guaranteed to brighten someone’s day. The “Take What You Need” Wall at Fairfield High School …

Read moreHow one high school is using Post-It notes to spread positivity

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