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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!
5on5in5 - May 7, 2026
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1) Woman arrested after bringing hidden weapon into Cincinnati City Hall during council meeting
2) BREAKING - City of Reading places police chief on paid administrative leave
3) Iran/US allegedly close to deal. NBC News saying Saudi Arabia was going to prevent US use of bases over his plan to re-open Strait of Hormuz
4) Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship stirs up many questions after reports of passengers getting off ship weeks ago after 1st death
5) Reds losing streak hits 6 games after 3rd consecutive walk-off loss to Cubs
5on5in5 - May 6, 2026
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1) Commitment 2026: Acton vs. Ramaswamy, Husted vs. Brown, Landsman vs Conroy in November
2) US pauses 'Project Freedom' after one day on hopes of new deal, China urging Iran, US to end war
3) 'Summer in Cincy' announcement hopes to continue reduction in gun violence among youth
4) At least 3 dead after rare virus infects passengers on cruise ship now docked near Spain
5) Reds lose 5th straight, Lose closer Pagan to potential hamstring injury
5on5in5 - April 5, 2026
Your 5on5in5!
1) Commitment 2026 - Ohio, Indiana hold primary elections
2) Defense officials provide update on 'Project Freedom," ceasefire with Iran shaky with traded strikes
3) Covington Police continue search for missing NKU student
4) Cincinnati businesses prepare for potential NFL Draft, other big events
5) Reds rookie Sal Stewart named NL 'Rookie of the Month'
5on5in5 - May 4, 2026
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1) A semi-truck crashes on 71 in downtown Cincinnati, catching fire and killing the driver
2) Trump says US will escort ships through Strait of Hormuz, Iran calls that a violation of ceasefire
3) Ohio Primary happening Tuesday, mail-in ballots must be dropped off in person with eliminated grace period
4) Derby history, female trainer wins Run For The Roses for 152 years
5) 28th Flying Pig Marathon sees men's record fall
5on5in5 - May 1, 2026
Your 5on5in5!
1) Gas prices near $5 average in Greater Cincinnati
2) Southwest Local Schools grieve after sudden passing of Harrison High School teacher
3) 71 SB will reduce to one lane at Red Bank road for weekend bridge repair
4) 152nd running of Kentucky Derby set for Saturday
5) Flying Pig weekend is here! The "need to knows" to make sure your weekend goes smoothly!
5on5in5 - April 30, 2026
Your 5on5in5!
1) Gas prices jump again nearing $5/gallon
2) War in Iran continues with Trump sayin he will extend blockade to pressure country back to negotiation table
3) 2 children killed in Newport house fire
4) CPS opening "Safe Sleep Lot" for unhoused students and their families
5) Kentucky Derby weekend is here! Renegade 5-1 favorite starting from 1st post
5on5in5 - April 29, 2026
Your 5on5in5!
1) 2 taken to hospital after Newport house fire
2) Former lacrosse coach fired for allegations of having dozens of images of child pornography
3) US waits for Iran's next negotiation proposal, Gas prices spike again for second day in a row
4) Lakota teen arrested after making threats to school, administrators
5) NCAA basketball tournament on verge of expansion from 68 to 76 teams
5on5in5 - April 28, 2026
Your 5on5in5!
1) Iran, US peace deal far from secure as US set to reject Iran's most recent proposoal to open Strait of Hormuz
2) Gas prices spike in wake of latest news of out Middle East
3) Last day to mail in ballot for Ohio Primary
4) Sorsby enters gambling rehab, allegedly placed thousands of bets over years
5) Phones on airplane mode or off as you ride those rollercoasters this summer!
5on5in5 - April 27, 2026
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1) Shooting at the WHCA dinner with POTUS and cabinet in attendance, Trump touts ballroom need
2) 18-year-old turns himself in connected to Covington shooting of 13-year-old
3) Severe weather hits plains states with tornadoes, south dealing with drought & wildfires
4) First of its kind in Ohio: Cincinnati LGBTQIA+ Commission will meet for first time today
5) Reds HoF & Reds Hot! 4 go into Reds Hall of Fame as team wins 4th straight series.
5on5in5 - April 24, 2026
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1) Cincinnati's Police Chief is fired after 3rd party investigation finds "ineffective leadership," her attorney will speak today
2) Iran vs US continues with Trump not committing to timeline to end war amid fragile ceasefire
3) Soldier arrested after allegedly betting $32k to win $400k on Maduro raid
4) Reds set to induct 4 into Hall of Fame: Brandon Phillips, Aaron Harang, Lou Piniella & Reggie Sanders picked
5) Prom season is here! Tips to keep your teen safe!
5on5in5 - April 22, 2026
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1) Road surveyor killed in Clermont County after police called for erratic driver
2) BREAKING - Iran allegedly attacks 3 ships in Strait of Hormuz hours after Trump extends ceasefire deadline
3) Virginia voters approve new congressional districts giving Democrats a possible 4-seat pick up in midterms
4) Earth Day! METRO launches brand new all-electric busses into fleet
5) Amazon gets into GLP-1s in pharmacy marketplace
5on5in5 - April 21, 2026
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1) CPS Board addresses out-of-town officer visit to 3 schools, budget for future
2) Property Tax reform in Ohio takes center stage. Homeowners set to get relief, schools may pay the price
3) Deadline for peace deal creeps closer. Trump threatens infrastructure if no deal by deadline.
4) Changes coming to Red, White & Blue Ash as America's 250th birthday looms
5) Dexter Lawrence speaks as Bengal for first time.
5on5in5 - April 20, 2026
Your 5on5in5!
1) I71/75 SB shutdown in Kenton County due to fatal crash
2) Gratis Chief, officer on leave after showing up to CPS schools for "wellness checks," saying visit was on behalf of ICE
3) US sends delegation for 2nd round of peace talks with Iran, unclear if Iran will participate. US seizes Iranian vessel as Trump makes renewed threat
4) Man shoots & kills 8 kids, 7 of his own, in Louisiana domestic violence tragedy. 2 other women seriously hurt. Suspect killed by police.
5) Cincinnati sports has great weekend: Bengals trade, Barrels/Reds win, FCC fights back
5on5in5 - April 17, 2026
Your 5on5in5!
1) Small town police chief shows up to CPS schools claiming to be working with ICE
2) 75 SB closure downtown will snarl traffic, travel and trips to the airport for the weekend
3) Negotiations continue between Iran/US, Israel/Lebanon
4) Banks curfew back in effect tonight for those under 21
5) Weekend events: Barrels look to go 2-0, FCC back on the pitch at TQL
5on5in5 - April 16, 2026
Your 5on5in5!
1) Man who allegedly intentionally ran down HamCo Deputy with his car could have trial date set
2) ICE Agents allegedly show up to CPS schools
3) Pakistan continues to broker 2nd round of peace talks between Iran, US
4) Father of 2-month-old taken into custody after leading police on chase from Ohio into KY that ends in crash
5) Uber offers free prom rides to "teen account holders" for prom season
5on5in5 - April 15, 2026
Your 5on5in5!
1) Child safely returned after abduction, chase, and crash that spanned Ohio and Kentucky.
2) Construction worker hit on I-71.
3) The latest on the Middle East and status of two separate, but related Peace Talks.
4) Hackers target a non-profit's social media pages.
5) Reds dub & USA Gymnastics Trials to Louisville?
5on5in5 - April 14, 2026
Your 5on5in5!
1) One man injured, another arrested after shooting in Independence
2) Fire at Mt. Auburn Planned Parenthood has officials condemning it as an attack, plan to speak today
3) US begins to blocking Iranian ports in effort to bring them back to peace negotiations & open Strait of Hormuz
4) Traffic calming measures in Cincinnati bringing speed down in drivers
5) Ja'Marr Chase to host kids camp at Sycamore HS in May, Registration open
5on5in5 - April 13, 2026
Your 5on5in5!
1) Trump says US will blockade Strait of Hormuz as negotiations with Iran break down during ceasefire
2) Father on trial after 3-year-old daughter killed by dogs
3) Ohio State lawmakers consider major changes to gambling law
4) Ultra runner, Cincinnati teacher Harvey Lewis competes in one of world's hardest races.
5) Reds lose series to Angels, Barrels in debut game in AF1.
5on5in5 - April 10, 2026
Your 5on5in5!
1) CPD investigating shooting in Hartwell leaving one dead, one person of interest
2) Prepare for big delays as a small portion of I-75 NB closes for demolition of the Linn St Bridge in support of the Brent Spence project
3) Iran, US set to hold peace talks this weekend as ceasefire continues
4) Artemis II crew set for 8PM ET splashdown tonight!
5) Weekend sports! Reds in 3-game set vs Angels, KY Barrels start inaugural season in ArenaFootball1 vs Michigan Arsenal Sunday afternoon
5on5in5 - April 9, 2026
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1) Iran, US disagree on ceasefire details, opening of Strait of Hormuz Israel bombing kills nearly 200 in Lebanon as they say they are trying to target Hezbollah
2) Boone County Sheriff looking for Vietnam vet with PTSD, dementia. Should be considered armed and dangerous
3) Mason teen charged with felonies after allegedly using AI to create unclothed photos of underage classmate
4) Multiple school districts say cuts will come if levies are not passed to fund schools in OH May Primary
5) Artemis II prepares to come home. NASA, Navy, Air Force prepare for their splash d...
5on5in5 - April 8, 2026
Your 5on5in5!
1) Iran, US agree to two week ceasefire though terms and start unclear
2) Mason teen arrested on dozens of felony counts of creating AI porn using underage students
3) Tax Day is one week way, scammers look to take advantage
4) Gilgo Beach serial killer suspect expected to change plea to guilty on more than 6 murders
5) Delta ups bags fees starting today
5on5in5 - April 7, 2026
Your 5on5in5!
1) Early voting underway in Ohio for the May primary, new rules in place
2) Three teens charged w/ Clermont County murder, prosecutors say large drug operation involved
3) Trumps deadline for Iran looms at 8pm, says he will blow up all power plants and bridges
4) Ohio National Guard plans air defense drills
5) Artemis II crew makes turn around moon and heads for home!
5on5in5 - April 6, 2026
Your 5on5in5!
1) "Ding-Dong-Ditch" shooting suspect in court
2) Loveland OH State Rep pens pregnancy registration bill, critics call it privacy overreach
3) Ceasefire on table for US, Iran through mediators. Trump issues expletive laden threat Sunday morning to reopen shipping lane
4) Artemis II astronauts set for historic moment as humans to travel furthest from Earth in history
5) UCLA takes women's NCAA basketball crown, Michigan/UCONN play for men's title tonight
5on5in5 - March 31, 2026
Your 5on5in5!
1) First trial in downtown summer brawl gets started.
2) The City of Cincinnati is in a $30 million deficit.
3) Construction on the Carroll Cropper going longer than planned.
4) War with Iran continues, gas prices climb.
5) The NCAA Women's Final Four is set and the Reds open the series with the Pirates with a W!
5on5in5 - March 27, 2026
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1) Police make arrests in parts of the Banks as parts of Opening Day crowd gets unruly
2) Entire Sardinia PD placed on adminstrative leave pending an unknown investigation
3) Senate votes to fund DHS except for ICE/Border Patrol, TSA could get paychecks pending vote in House
4) Israel looks to strike Iran harder as Trump pushes back deadline on Iran to open Strait of Hormuz or risk more US attacks
5) Opening Day - Reds lose to Red Sox 3-0
5on5in5 - March 25, 2026
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1) Iran vs the US: The back and forth over negotiations and who is talking to who as gas prices rise
2) Aspen's Law gets closer to passage as mom's fight for stricter penalties for driver's in school zones
3) NTSB - No transponder in fire truck involved in deadly collision with Air Canada jet
4) NASA announces plans to go back to moon, build bases
5) Cincinnati sports: Bengals keep Flacco, UC hires Calhoun, Opening Day is just about here!
5on5in5 - May 24, 2026
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1) Investigation continues into deadly crash of Air Canada jet with fire truck at LaGuardia Airport
2) ICE agents assist TSA with crowd security amid partial government shutdown
3) Iran, Trump have opposing statements on alleged negotiations. Trump says he paused potential strikes over talks, Iran says talks never happened
4) Billions bet on NCAA Tournament as betting big dollars only grows
5) Christ Hospital doctor striving for better heart attack care with new app aided by A.I.
5on5in5! - March 23, 2026
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1) Passenger jet collides with fire truck on runway of LaGuardia airport killing two
2) 15-year-old shot and killed in North Avondale, child of same name missing since 2024. Police haven't confirmed connection
3) Trump says he will hold off striking Iranian energy sites after claimed talks, Iran denies talks happened
4) Fire at glass plant in Moraine continues overnight
5) Princeton boy's basketball wins first state title!
5on5in5 - March 20, 2026
Your 5on5in5!
1) Iran continues attacks energy infrastructure, says they are still building missiles despite Israeli PM saying otherwise
2) THC/Hemp based products banned in bars/restaurants across Ohio pending an OH Supreme Court ruling
3) FBI investigating man tied to Colerain Township teen, another in TX
4) Star of newest season of "The Bachelorette" issues statement amid release of domestic violence video, ABC scrapping show
5) Miami continues March Madness run vs. TN this afternoon. Kentucky, Wright St. also in action
5on5in5 - March 19, 2026
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1) Israel attacks gas fields, Iran responds with attack of their own. Trump threatens to "blow up" largest natural oil field
2) THC drink ban in Ohio set to take effect at midnight unless OH Supreme Court steps in
3) Afroman wins case against deputies who claim he harmed their reputation in music video
4) Sharon Woods re-opens popular trail after renovations
5) Miami advances to round 1 of NCAA tournament, first time since 1999
5on5in5 - March 18, 2026
Your 5on5in5!
1) Gas prices rise, intelligence officials testify about Iran War on Capitol Hill
2) 3 airmen killed in plane crash in Iraq return home in dignified transfer
3) Ohio looks for transparency with municipalities as companies look for data center locations
4) Cincinnati City Council to address street takeovers & funding for Farmer Music Center
5) Miami vs SMU in the First Four tonight at 9:15ET
5on5in5 - March 17, 2026
Your 5on5in5!
1) Gas prices spike as War with Iran continues, Trump looks for help opening Strait of Hormuz
2) Employee dies at Sharonville Ford Plant after somehow getting pinned in machine
3) Chief Terri Theetge, on leave from position with CPD, continues to fight for job amid city investigation
4) Adams Co. deputies case against Afroman, music video using parts of raid on his home continues
5) Miami RedHawks arrive in Dayton ahead of 'First Four' game Wednesday night.
5on5in5 - March 16, 2026
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1) 471 re-open after a Friday night fire, more repairs needed
2) Child with autism found dead in Florence pond, after Ian Alert
3) CPD breaks up street takeover. Dozens of arrests made as cars impounded
4) Wilmington, OH airmen identified in wake of refueling jet crash in western Iraq
5) Miami RedHawks sending men's & women's basketball teams to NCAA tournament
5on5in5 - March 13, 2026
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1) US Central Command confirms 4 service members dead in Air Force refueling jet crash in western Iraq
2) Trump makes direct threat to Iran "Watch what happens to these dangerous scumbags today."
3) Deadly shooting on campus of ODU investigated as terrorism, suspect shot and killed after driving truck into MI synagogue
4) NKY US Rep. Massie responds to Trump attack during visit
5) Miami of OH stunned in 1st round of MAC tournament, now wait for Selection Sunday for hopeful 'at-large bid' to NCAA tournament
5on5in5 - March 12, 2026
Your 5on5in5!
1) Little Miami School Member resigns over alleged racist, antisemitic posts
2) Oil/gas prices continue to fluctuate over war in Iran, US/Israel continue strikes as Iran takes retaliatory aim
3) Air travel tickets set to spike with gas/oil issues
4) OSU names new president after resignation
5) Miami begins MAC Bball tournament, Xavier/UK advance, UC/IU both lose
5on5in5 - March 10, 2026
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1) Man in court accused crimes against minor after meeting up with 16-year-old Madison Fields in weeks before her disappearance
2) Cincinnati Police to update City Council on mass shooting at Riverfront Live
3) Trump, White House give mixed timelines on when war with Iran could end
4) Trump set to visit Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky Wednesday to talk drug prices and affordability
5) Bengals agree to deals with 2 free agents.
5on5in5 - March 6, 2026
Your 5on5in5!
1) US, Israel continue strikes on Iran. Israel strikes Lebanon saying they are targeting Iran proxy Hezbollah
2) Gas prices continue to climb amid war in Middle East
3) Man to be arraigned for Colerain Township alleged stabbing, hitting man with shovel.
4) Civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson to be laid to rest
5) WLWT & Reds team up for Cincinnati's 15 years most accurate forecast!
5on5in5 - March 5, 2026
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1) Iran says US will regret sinking ship, US & Israel continue attacks
2) Chief says firefighters hurt in attempts to save Clarkesville family in deadly Tuesday fire
3) New encrypted apps pose security risks for teens, don't know who they could be talking to
4) 35 schools across Ohio targeted in fake bomb threats, FBI involved
5) Hunter Greene experiencing elbow tightness 3 weeks from Reds season beginning
5on5in5 - March 4, 2026
Your 5on5in5!
1) US, Israel continue strikes on Iran. Mixed messaging on reasoning for strikes coming from White House as Americans flee region.
2) 2 suspects in Riverfront Live mass shooting now face federal charges
3) Mom, 5 kids killed in house fire in Clarkesville, OH in Clinton County. Dad in critical condition
4) Search for Madison Fields continues as man arrested after previously contacting her is brought to Ohio to face charges not connected to disappearance
5) Redhawks claim MAC Regular season title, UC boosts resume, Trey says goodbye to Bengals, city
5on5in5 - March 3, 2026
Your 5on5in5!
1) 2 arrested in connection to mass shooting at Riverfront Live
2) Conflict in Middle East escalates with US Embassies targeted, bombings continue
3) Gas prices surge state-side after attack
4) CPS facing $100 million budget deficit in coming years
5) Final week of college basketball regular season, Miami, UC, X, NKU look to earn their way to big dance