Hundreds of customers without power in Hamilton County
More than 1,000 customers without power in Hamilton County
All right, 6:43 right now here on *** Monday morning, and we are kicking off news to go with *** live look at the White House and Capitol Hill. Flags are flying at half-staff in memory of Senator Lindsey Graham. Congress also returns to session today, and we are tracking the impact his loss will have. *** live report from. The White House just minutes away. Yes, do need to start with that forecast. It is going to be *** great day and great week of weather, Adam. Yes, overall very summer-like, very July-esque weather out there with 80s in the forecast. We’ll even get near 90 later on this week, so. It is going to be *** little hot out there, but overall for July, exactly *** great day for the pool out there coming in this week. But for July, really this weather not too bad for us. So as I mentioned, these temperature trends through this week starting out basically in the mid to about upper 80s here to start out this week and then as we head towards midweek, that’s where we could see some 90s coming back to the forecast. Now while I say 90s, don’t think too early. Earlier this summer when we were talking about 90s feeling like the triple digits, it’s not that humid. It’ll still be humid out there, but only maybe feeling like the mid 90s with *** little bit of that heat index. And as far as impacts go, not really seeing anything coming our way until later on into the week, Friday potentially into the weekend. So we’ll keep an eye on that. But 70 degrees will greet you as you walk out the door this morning. Getting out on the roads looks pretty decent out there. Warm into. About the 80 degree mark by noon, those mid to upper 80s coming in this afternoon, *** nice breeze to go along with it, but again, plenty of sunshine here in the forecast for today and also through these next several days in the forecast. We’ll warm up *** little bit more on Tuesday, more into the upper 80s, uh, on Tuesday, and then that 1st 90 degree day coming our way as we get towards Wednesday. I think some communities may get close on Tuesday, but. Most will get there by Wednesday with dry weather continuing ahead of my forecast, so, we’ll talk more about when that next rain chance shows up in the forecast. That’s coming up in *** few minutes. Kelly, Adam, thanks so much. Let’s get *** look again here as flags fly half-staff over Capitol Hill as members of Congress return after *** two-week recess. President Trump ordering those flags lowered nationwide in honor of South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham, who died suddenly over the weekend. Lawmakers have *** packed agenda and obviously things looking very different. Graham’s seat in the Senate will remain empty. Republicans also missing Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell, who is continuing to recover after *** lengthy hospital stay. Our Washington correspondent Rachel Hirsheimer joining us live from the White House here on this Monday morning with the top priorities facing Congress this week, Rachel. Well, Kelly, good morning. There is just *** mountain of work to do for these lawmakers returning to Washington DC, and *** growing number of Republicans are really trying to figure out *** way to enact President Trump’s agenda and of course adding to all of this uncertainty, the sudden death of Senator Lindsey Graham, who was *** fierce ally and supporter of the president’s. Now the continued absence of Senator Mitch Mc. McConnell, like you mentioned, who’s been hospitalized for almost 1 month, could make it even harder for Republicans to pass bills. Now when lawmakers left Washington two weeks ago, President Trump asked Congress to fund parts of the White House ballroom project despite opposition and forced them to defend the Iran war even as many question the endgame. He’s also pushing Republicans to pass the Save America Act, legislation that would require. Proof of citizenship to vote, but Republicans, they lack the votes to eliminate the filibuster, which allows the Democratic minority to block the bill. Now there will also be *** number of confirmation hearings in the Senate this week to replace different members of the Trump administration, from the president’s pick for Attorney General Todd Blanche to Jay Clayton, the president’s nominee for Director of National Intelligence, and Kelly, lawmakers only have about. More weeks left before many of them stand for reelection in November and they also have to pass *** budget to keep the government open past September. So *** lot of going going on here on Capitol Hill. All right, so you’re talking about, of course, how it will affect things in DC. Also tracking, Rachel, new information that we did learn about late Sunday on the death of Senator Graham and the status of Senator McConnell’s current health. That’s right. So the medical examiner says that it does appear the 71-year-old died from an aortic dissection. That is *** tear in the main artery of the body caused by *** buildup of plaque. Now more testing is underway to see if there was any other cause. Now we also learned that *** fall led to *** weeks-long hospitalization for Senator McConnell. The 84 year old said he also had *** minor case of pneumonia. He is now recovering in *** rehab rehabilitation center. Now McConnell faced *** lot of criticism for being in the hospital for weeks and not explaining why. In *** statement, he said, folks of my generation often hesitate to share the vulnerability that comes with growing older. McConnell, who is returning in January. Said he just needed more time to recover before heading back to the Senate. And as for Graham, South Carolina’s governor will appoint someone to serve the rest of his term and then the Republican Party will put together *** special primary to run for his seat in November. Kelly, all right, much more expected to come today. Rachel, we appreciate the updates. Thanks so much. We do have breaking news. Cincinnati police searching for the driver who ran off after *** crash overnight in the West End. This happened at the intersection there of Findley Street and Lynn Street, and police tell us that the driver who ran off was responsible for this crash. They are now investigating the car that they were driving as if it was stolen or not. One person in that car taken to the hospital, they’re expected to recover. And also breaking overnight, *** motorcyclist in the hospital after *** crash in Claremont County. This was just before 2 this morning on Lyndale-Nicholsville Road near Laurel Lyndale Road. Ohio State Highway Patrol saying the rider was flown to UC Medical Center with serious injuries. Troopers say also not wearing *** helmet. Still not clear what led to that crash. We are told though the motorcycle, the only vehicle involved. Breaking news overnight. Actor Sam Neill, best known as the thoughtful paleontologist in the Jurassic Park Park. Films has died. According to his social media account. Neil died surrounded by family in 2023. He announced he was in remission after being diagnosed with *** type of blood cancer. His family says he remained cancer free when he died. They say that the loss was sudden and unexpected. They did not share *** cause of death. Neil rose to fame in the 1970s with other big roles in The Piano and the show Peaky Blinders. He was 78 years old. Tonight Cincinnati public school leaders will consider *** final round of cuts aimed at balancing the $58 million budget deficit. The school board will also weigh bringing *** levy to the November ballot for voters to decide. WLWT News Five’s Giacoma Luca live from CPS headquarters. So Giacomo, this has been *** very long process to get to this point. Yes, that’s right, Kelly. They started the year with tens of millions of dollars that they needed to cut. They took those significant steps over the last couple of months to address that. As they go back to the table tonight, they have an additional $8.7 million that they will need to cut to be able to balance the budget. This also comes after the district cut more than 100 jobs and spending last month. District leaders are also expected to lay out how all of these reductions. Could affect students and families. This as they consider another ask from voters levy options. Those include *** 7 or $8 million property tax or an earned income tax to raise $74 million. District leaders tell me that their budget challenges all come really as *** result of rising costs mixed with flat state funding as they go to consider *** levy later tonight. They are going to be continuing to ask voters really and informing voters really what they need for additional school funding coming up in the next couple of months. That meeting kicks off tonight at 5:30. We’re live at CPS headquarters. Giacomo Lucca WLWT News 5. Giacomo, thank you this morning. *** jury trial is set to begin for one of the men accused of killing 9-year-old Demaya Barton Pickens. She was shot and killed at *** home in Silverton three years ago. WLWT News Five’s Nicole Aponte live for us down there at the courthouse, and Nicole, Demaya’s family is planning to show up for this big step in the case. Megan Dimaya’s family is set to be here at the courthouse later on today as this trial really plays out for Ryan Brown. Brown is facing charges including aggravated murder. Investigators say he and Cassim Dixon drove to Silverton back in July of 2023, then fired 30 rounds into *** home on Plainfield Road. Dimaya was inside that home along with her grandmother and another girl. She was killed. The other two were not hurt. The Hamilton County sheriff says the shooting was in retaliation for some sort of drug issue. Dixon pleaded guilty to his role in the shooting last year and is serving at least 30 years in prison. He told the court Demaya was not the intended target. *** third man was sentenced to about 3 years for trying to cover up the murder. He also checked court documents ahead of today’s trial. Prosecutors say they plan to use text messages from Dixon’s phone as evidence against Brown. The jury selection set to begin this morning at 10:00 a.m. He’ll be there and bring you those updates here on air and online. Reporting live this morning, Nicola Ponte, WLWT News 5.
More than 1,000 customers without power in Hamilton County
More than 1,000 customers are without power in Hamilton County on Monday night.According to an outage map from Duke Energy, 1,300 customers don’t have power in the Greenhills neighborhood.The map shows the outage spanning a wide portion of Winton Road, from north of McKelvey Road to just south of Inman Lane.It’s not clear what caused the power outage.The outage was first reported at 6:09 p.m. and is expected to be restored by 10:30 p.m. Monday.
More than 1,000 customers are without power in Hamilton County on Monday night.
According to an outage map from Duke Energy, 1,300 customers don’t have power in the Greenhills neighborhood.
The map shows the outage spanning a wide portion of Winton Road, from north of McKelvey Road to just south of Inman Lane.
It’s not clear what caused the power outage.
The outage was first reported at 6:09 p.m. and is expected to be restored by 10:30 p.m. Monday.