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By: WLWT News 5

Morning! Join us weekdays for a quick recap of your Greater Cincinnati headlines, plus your forecast for the day and how to plan for the days ahead. We bring you 5 stories, as seen on WLWT News 5, in 5 (ish) minutes. And a little fun to get your day started!

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5on5in5 - October 13, 2026
#674
Today at 12:07 PM

Your 5on5in5!
1) One injured in early morning shooting on Cincinnati's West Side

2) Princeton City Schools look for alternate service as strike continues between union driver's and First Student

3) Flu season activity begins to pick up as doctors urge protective shots 

4) Rider ejected from Six Flags Georgia rollercoaster dies from injuries, Company shuts down similar coasters out of caution 

5) Cincinnati Zoo anxiously awaiting arrival of new baby giraffe!


5on5in5 - October 9, 2026
#673
Last Friday at 11:52 AM

Your 5on5in5!
1) Trial against man accused of murdering HamCo Deputy continues, graphic body cam shared in first full day

2) Hurricane Isaias strengthening ahead of landfall along northern gulf, states prepare

3) Trump says no more strikes on Iran until after Nov. 3 midterms 

4) Blink night 2! More lights, more crowds, more fun! 

5) Bengals head to Miami to take on Dolphins and end losing streak


5on5in5 - October 8, 2026
#672
Last Thursday at 12:13 PM

Your 5on5in5!
1) Hinton trial for murder of HamCo Deputy Henderson begins first full day 

2) Princeton City Schools still without busing a week into strike between driver's union & First Student

3) Teens arrested for throwing pineapple out of moving car into another car

4) Section of 71 through downtown Cincinnati to close for 1 1/2 years for BSB expansion project

5) BLINK! is back! 


5on5in5 - October 7, 2026
#671
Last Wednesday at 11:52 AM

Your 5on5in5!  
1) The trial against the man accused of killing a HamCO Deputy closer to its start

2) Disaster assistance hub opening in HamCo for federal, state, local assistance after August storms

3) Woman at center of botched TN execution wakes up, talking. Lawyers asking for life in prison without parole.

4) West Chester police to give update on cases of people throwing objects from moving cars, causing damage

5) Xavier, Dayton, Ohio St., UC men's hoops to play preseason games at Lindner Family Tennis Center


5on5in5 - October 6, 2026
#670
10/06/2026

Your 5on5in5!
1) 3 UC students attacked, 4 teenagers arrested near Short Vine

2) Early voting begins in Ohio, Indiana

3) Caleb Flynn sentenced to life in prison without parole, daughters write scathing letters in wake of mother's murder

4) Deputy murder trial jury selection continues for Rodney Hinton Jr. 

5) "Run the Night" a brand new event hits the streets ahead of BLINK!


5on5in5 - October 5, 2026
#669
10/05/2026

Your 5on5in5!
1) Defense, prosecution will work to seat jury in in murder of HamCo Sheriff deputy

2) Gas tax suspension now in effect in Ohio, drivers will see savings around $0.30/gallon of regular

3) Today deadline to register to vote in midterms for OH, KY & IN

4) First Student, bus drivers union continue strike. Princeten City Schools find new transportation for some routes

5) Bengals drop 2nd straight game, lose to Jags 22-17. Higgins, Chase both injured.


5on5in5 - October 2, 2026
#668
10/02/2026

Your 5on5in5!
1) Middletown house catches fire after car crashes into it causing gas leak, home a total loss

2) Bus driver union, First student continue strike. Princeton City Schools left without busing

3) NY Gov appoints NY AG as special prosecutor for Cornell U. gang rape case

4) DeWine signs gas tax suspension bill for Ohio for next 90 days

5) Bengals host jaguars in AFC class Sunday at 1pm at Paycor


5on5in5 - October 1, 2026
#667
10/01/2026

Your 5on5in5!
1) First Student bus driver's union strikes against First Student leaving Princeton Schools without busing

2) Federal SNAP benefit changes leave states on the hook for millions, OH losing $38 million

3) TN botches execution of Christa Gail, taken to a hospital after surviving 2 lethal injections

4) OH passes legislation to suspend gas tax for 90-days, awaits Gov. DeWine's signature, IN extends gas tax pause

5) BLINK is one week away! How to prepare for the fun ahead.  


5on5in5 - September 30, 2026
#666
09/30/2026

Your 5on5in5!
1) Deadly stabbing in Mt. Washington has Cincinnati Police investigating

2) First Student union bus drivers for Princeton City Schools set to strike against First Student, leave district without busing 

3) Ohio legislators set to debate suspension of gas tax, Would save $.38/gal regular, $.47/gal diesel

4) US DoD announces final withdrawal Iraq after 12-years

5) Fat Bear Week finishes with a new champ!


5on5in5 - September 29, 2026
#665
09/29/2026

Your 5on5in5!
1) Kentucky State Trooper shot and killed during Bowling Green traffic stop 

2) West Clermont parents want answers after 12-year-old brings gun to school 

3) College sports bill passes Senate with cap on NIL pay to athletes; eligibility & transfer parameters 

4) Closing arguments begin in Tipp City murder trial of Caleb Flynn

5) A.I. and restrictions, tech industries meet to discuss rapid advancements in the technology 


5on5in5 - September 28, 2026
#664
09/28/2026

Your 5on5in5!
1) US-50 ramp to 75 SB closes for months for BSB Corridor construction

2) Sex abuse trial for Warren County Man begins after former partner convicted of similar charges last week. 

3) Ohio legislators set to debate suspension of gas tax

4) Trump to stump for Husted this weekend ahead of midterms

5) On verge of first 3-0 start since 2015, Bengals old habits hand them first loss of 2026 season


5on5in5 - September 25, 2026
#663
09/25/2026

Your 5on5in5!
1) 75 to close in both directions in downtown Cincinnati for the weekend
2) President Trump, Chinese President Xi close out state visit to DC
3) Mistress of former pastor accused of murder reads texts from relationship during trial
4) Boone County teacher on leave after racist slurs found in classwork 
5) Bengals travel to play Steelers Sunday at 1PM


5on5in5 - September 24, 2026
#662
09/24/2026

Your 5on5in5!
1) 9 protestors chain themselves to Kroger HQ and eventually arrested. 
2) Acton, Ramaswamy call for gas tax suspension as race for OH governor heats up
3) Mistress of former pastor, American Idol contestant accused of murdering his wife will take the stand again
4) Trump ban on MSNOW, CNN, Politico put on hold by judge. Access to WH must be returned. 
5) Boone County discussing new regulations on e-bikes, e-scooters after accidents involving minors 


5on5in5 - September 23, 2026
#661
09/23/2026

Your 5on5in5!
1) Erica Grove to learn sentence in Warren County child sex abuse case 
2) Flu season is creeping up, doctors say now is the time to get protected
3) Chinese President, Trump set to meet to discuss A.I., tariffs, Taiwan, war in Iran
4) Iran President speaking at UN General Assembly day after Trump again threatens "annihilation" 
5) UC team of doctors giving woman more time after rare throat, neck cancer diagnosis


5on5in5 - September 22, 2026 - First day of Fall!
#660
09/22/2026

Your 5on5in5!
1) New data out on safety in surrounding neighborhoods of UC
2) High diesel prices continue to set records hitting truckers, firefighters and eventually you.
3) UN General Assembly gathers amid wars, economic turmoil, A.I. fight
4) Weekend closure of both directions of I-75 to cause major headache
5) "Fat Bear Week" voting begins! 


5on5in5 - September 21, 2026 - Last full day of summer!
#659
09/21/2026

Your 5on5in5!
1) Union Township, Fairfax to discuss Flock cameras 
2) 2 seriously injured after fight in Covington turns into life-threatening stabbing
3) Gas prices creep up with Iran making another threat to the US
4) Kenton County, Independence begin turning golf course into major park 
5) Bengals defense rises up again, holding Texans to 6 points to help get season to 2-0. 


5on5in5 - September 18, 2026
#658
09/18/2026

Your 5on5in5!
1) 7-year-old dies on school bus home, family searching for answers as police investigate
2) Opening statements begin for Tipp City suspect accused of murdering his wife
3) CVG prepares for the worst with crisis drill
4) Local AI companies push back on government regulation push by big AI companies 
5) Bengals vs Texans Week 2: Keys to the Game


5on5in5 - September 17, 2026
#657
09/17/2026

Your 5on5in5!
1) Gas & diesel fuel up again, UDF offering $0.40/gallon off flash sale
2) Colerain HS student killed in motorbike crash
3) House passes AI legislation, adjourns early until after mid-terms
4) UN report: "reasonable grounds" United States has committed war crimes in Iran
5) Burrow says he is experiencing back tightness before Week 2 tilt with Texans.


5on5in5 - September 16, 2026
#656
09/16/2026

Your 5on5in5!
1) NBC 4 LA news chopper goes down killing 2 on board, 1 on the ground 
2) Gas prices surge with Ohio now at $4.35 for a gallon of regular
3) The cost of the Iran War - $38 billion in first 5 months, $3 billion a month going forward
4) Clermont County Corrections officer facing 2 felonious assault charges after video shows him beating inmate
5) Bengals set to speak about Week 2 match up vs Texans


5on5in5 - September 15, 2026
#655
09/15/2026

Your 5on5in5!
1) CPS gets state report card showing progress for school district 
2) SCOTUS rules against Trump on mail-in ballot voting rules weeks from midterms
3) 7th day in a row of diesel hitting record setting price
4) Pentagon Watchdog Report - shortfalls in military arsenal, 100s of buildings destroyed at US bases in Middle East by Iran 
5) Reds eliminated from playoff chase in 4-1 loss to Dodgers, Elly hits 457-foot HR OUT of GABP


5on5in5 - September 14, 2026
#654
09/14/2026

Your 5on5in5!
1) Teen in court in separate shooting cases, one of which leaves a man dead. 
2) Brent Spence Companion Bridge Project sees opening, closings of ramps/exits on both sides of the river. 
3) NYT report: Trump admin to change pollution rules for coal/gas powered plants 
4) A.I. leaders urge industry to slow down before catastrophe 
5) Bengals beat Buccaneers 33-27, defense gets 4 TO's 


5on5in5 - September 11, 2026: We Remember
#653
09/11/2026

Your 5on5in5!
1) 9/11 - America remembers the attacks on NYC, PA & The Pentagon 25 years later
2) Father in court on alleged murder of 3-week old
3) Gas prices continue to rise, diesel above $6/gallon for first time ever
4) Report: FCC, Racing Louisville FC in talks to bring NWSL team to Cincinnati
5) Bengals vs Buccaneers 1PM Sunday at Paycor


5on5in5 - September 10, 2026
#652
09/10/2026

Your 5on5in5!
1) 50 people evacuated after fire at Florence motel
2) Colerain Township Police investigating double shooting, 2 victims critical
3) Trump promises $5000 to 270 million adults if Republicans hold House, Senate 
4) Harvest Home Fair begins on Cincinnati's West Side!
5) NFL opens season with Super Bowl rematch, Seahawks win 13-10


5on5in5 - September 9th, 2026
#651
09/09/2026

Your 5on5in5!
1) City of Cincinnati, CPD to discuss safety measures around U of Cincinnati. 
2) Lebanon, Trenton, Cincinnati all addressing license plate reader technology
3) Man accused of misdemeanor assault, disorderly conduct at Acton campaign event bonds out of jail
4) Gas prices surge as diesel hits all-time high again amid US war with Iran
5) NFL is back! Patriots take on Seahawks in Seattle on WLWT!


5on5in5 - September 8, 2026
#650
09/08/2026

Your 5on5in5!
1) Man in court after allegedly rushing towards Dr. Amy Acton during campaign stop
2) 2 kids in hospital after being found in West Chester pool 
3) Canada puts $20 billion in reciprocal tariffs on U.S. 
4) Cincinnati City Council members talking Flock cameras
5) Bengals name captains for 2026 campaign


5on5in5 - September 4, 2026
#649
09/04/2026

Your 5on5in5! 
1) Heat forces high schools to push back kickoff for football games 
2) CPD closing roads near UC's campus amid uptick in violence, busy weekend
3) Flock cameras paused in Hamilton County, still in use in Butler County as both Sheriffs ask state for rules
4) 2 Lebanon students accused of bringing gun into football locker room
5) Labor Day set to be busy on the roads, gas prices much higher than year ago. 


5on5in5 - September 3, 2026
#648
09/03/2026

Your 5on5in5!
1) Woman killed in Brown County after semi-truck hits her in head-on crash
2) Labor Day travel is here with officers on high alert
3) HamCo Sheriff to speak on Flock camera usage as NKY Rep. Massie tries to withhold federal funding 
4) Jury continues to deliberate guilt in case of mom accused of planning, committing her kid's murder 
5) Waymo "driverless taxis" coming to Cincinnati streets for mapping. 


5on5in5 - September 2, 2026
#647
09/02/2026

Your 5on5in5!
1) Another shooting near UC's campus leaves one person dead and another injured
2) HS kids seen fighting has police blocking off University Square Monday 
3) Iran vs US. Iran says US hit wedding with missile strike 
4) USPS whistleblower: Trump executive order on mail-in ballots "Rushed & sloppy"
5) USS Abraham Lincoln & carrier strike group finally docks in Thailand after more than 280 days at sea


5on5in5 - September 1, 2026
#646
09/01/2026

Your 5on5in5!
1) Camp Washington Chili hit by car, closes for damage inspection
2) Man accused of vandalising VP Vance's Cincinnati home set for guilty plea
3) Death toll tops 1,000 in Nepal-China natural flooding disaster, more than 4,000 still missing
4) Man accused in murder of Tupac Shakur found guilty
5) Ja'Marr Chase starts new career as podcaster 'Chasing No 1'


5on5in5 - August 31, 2026
#645
08/31/2026

Your 5on5in5!
1) Crash leaves semi dangling from MLK overpass at I71 Southbound
2) Death toll rises to 900, 4700+ missing in Nepal-Tibet after devastating glacial collapse and flood 
3) US & Iran trade strikes as war enters month 7
4) NASA, SpaceX launch new telescope into space to observe for exoplanets
5) Bengals cut roster to 53 as Week 1 home match up vs Buccaneers looms. 


5on5in5 - August 28, 2026
#644
08/28/2026

Your 5on5in5!
1) Police chase across Cincinnati sends two to hospital, at least one with charges
2) Death toll in Nepal flooding rises above 500 with more than 1500 missing
3) Koch Foods in Fairfield facing steep fines after February deadly explosion
4) Butler Co. Sheriff, Prosecutor to hold presser on VOA Country Musicfest
5) Hamilton West Side LL advances to US title game!


5on5in5 - August 26, 2026
#643
08/26/2026

Your 5on5in5!
1) Music icon and philanthropist Dolly Parton passes away at 80
2) Data centers on the ballot as discussions to build them continue
3) Day 3 of Warren County child sex abuse case
4) Metro expanding 'MetroNow" service to more communities for $2.50 per ride
5) Hamilton West Side Little League team continues run of dominant play 


5on5in5 - August 25, 2026
#642
08/25/2026

Your 5on5in5!
BREAKING - 16-year-old arrested in shooting death of 14-year-old in East Price Hill
1) Former judge arrested for bringing contraband into jail in exchange for sex
2) Woman admits to sexual contact with animals, on trial for more serious sex abuse of child charges
3) Sittenfeld pardoned on bribery charges, money he was fined must be returned
4) Canada plans reciprocal tariffs on US, with US threatening more to come
5) Hamilton West Side Little League keeps title hopes alive, play NJ tonight at 7 p.m. 


5on5in5 - August 24, 2026
#641
08/24/2026

Your 5on5in5!
1) UC gets back to school, but violence just off campus has police investigating. 
2) 14yo victim in East Price Hill shooting passes away from injuries over the weekend
3) Warren County trial for woman accused of sex abuse against child, other charges begins
4) Trump puts tariffs on Canada while loosening for ground beef imports to dismay of Republicans in agricultural states. 
5) Hamilton West Side looks to continue LLWS run in elimination game vs TX at 3PM


5on5in5 - August 20, 2026
#640
08/20/2026

Your 5on5in5!
1) Family updates the status of 14-year-old shot in East Price Hill Tuesday, still no suspects
2) Trump threatens Iran with "economic D-Day" with no deal in sight and war nearing 6-month mark
3) Springfield Mayor confirms ICE operations after TPS expires for Haitians 
4) Moderna, Merck make cancer drug breakthrough, more testing needed
5) Hamilton West Side All-Stars set for 1st LLWS game today, tournament reminds public not to gamble on kids sport.


5on5in5 - August 19, 2026
#639
08/19/2026

Your 5on5in5!
1) Sources: 11-year-old shot in East Price Hill 
2) CPS sends thousands of kids back to school with budget issues looming overhead
3) Trump pauses potential tariffs on Canada for 3-days saying deal has been reached
4) Ft. Mitchell Mayor moves to end Flock camera use in city limits
5) Cincy Open Round of 16 on deck with Gauff, Sabalenka, Tiafoe headlining Wednesday


5on5in5 - August 18, 2026
#638
08/18/2026

Your 5on5in5!
1) Cincinnati Police investigating deadly Clifton shooting with another victim injured
2) Mason Police called to barricaded suspect, Man arrested after shooting woman 
3) Trump threatens US ally with bombing over Strait of Hormuz negotiations with Iran
4) Kentucky, et al. vs Meta, States take social media company to court over addiction, algorithm 
5) Reds use Myers heroics, De La Cruz walk-off to take Game 2 from Cardinals. 


5on5in5 - August 17, 2026
#637
08/17/2026

Your 5on5in5!
1) CPD, Green Township Police investigating kidnapping, police chase and deadly shooting that left suspect dead. 
2) 4 killed in car crash into Mill Creek. Police investigating cause. 
3) Trump tells DoD to 'scale back' scope of military exercise with South Korea over them not helping with Iran War, relationship with North Korea
4) Residents of Independence, Ky to get voices heard on surveillance Flock cameras being installed
5) Cincinnati Open continues with Williams sisters taking court in doubles play against Cincinnati native. 


5on5in5 - August 14, 2026
#636
08/14/2026

Your 5on5in5!
1) Flood concerns continue with evacuation orders in SE Indiana
2) Power outages continue with heat and humidity on the way this weekend
3) 3 suspects in murder investigation of 7-year-old boy to be arraigned today
4) USS Lincoln Carrier Strike Group set to finally return home after nearly 250-day deployment
5) Reds lose Greene for 12-18 months to another Tommy John surgery, team set for long streak of games amid playoff race. 


5on5in5 - August 13, 2026
#635
08/13/2026

Your 5on5in5!
1) Flooding, downed trees and power outages continue to plague Greater Cincinnati 
2) Gas prices take big jump the wrong way as there is no US deal with Iran, Strait of Hormuz impassable 
3) New school bus law in KY, all lanes stop for bus when no concreate barrier or unpaved median is present
4) Illinois Powerball player wins $1 billion dollar grand prize
5) Bengals open preseason game vs Lions at Paycor at 7pm