3+ day, 11+ hour ago   (223+ words) Warnings from artificial intelligence researchers are fueling concerns about the rapidly developing technology’s potential to wipe out humanity. The issue was a major topic at MidwestCon in Cincinnati, where technology leaders and attendees discussed balancing innovation with safety. Jacob Coxon,…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (224+ words) An Ohio Senator says he's going to "get a bill ready" to help President Donald Trump make good on a promise he made to American voters in exchange for Republicans keeping control of Congress after November's midterm elections. Speaking at…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (334+ words) At the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, President Trump vowed to campaign nationwide for GOP candidates and promised $5,000 to every adult U.S. citizen if Republicans secure control of Congress. Republicans opened their first-ever midterm convention in Dallas on Wednesday, with President…...

4+ day, 10+ hour ago   (299+ words) City leaders want conclusive information about anti-crime tactics from Cincinnati, UC police A planned Cincinnati police presentation titled "Clifton and UC Safety Measures," eagerly anticipated by University of Cincinnati parents and students, was postponed on Wednesday. Cincinnati Councilman Scotty Johnson,…...

4+ day, 10+ hour ago   (308+ words) A growing trade dispute between the United States and Canada could soon affect Cincinnati-area consumers and businesses, potentially raising prices on groceries, auto parts and other goods. At Donovan’s Auto and Tire Center, owner Dane Donovan said many essential vehicle…...

4+ day, 11+ hour ago   (249+ words) Brent crude hit $100.96 Wednesday morning as fighting escalates between the U.S. and Iran. The global benchmark for crude oil topped $100 for the first time since July as fighting escalates in the Iran war. Brent crude oil prices reached $100.96 when markets opened…...

4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (136+ words) Is it the end of an era for a longtime restaurant chain? O'Charley's appears to be abruptly closing many locations across the region. See WLWT morning headlines in the video player above Employees and customers began posting to social media…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago   (272+ words) The price of oil surpassed $100 a barrel for the first time in almost six weeks after attacks on oil facilities and ships in the Middle East threatened to debilitate an already weakened supply chain. The most heavily traded contract for…...

5+ day, 5+ hour ago   (474+ words) The local manufacturer says higher tariffs are needed to protect American jobs—but acknowledges the policy can come with higher prices. U.S. Sen. Jon Husted toured SENCO’s Anderson Township manufacturing plant Tuesday as company leaders pressed for greater protection from…...

5+ day, 7+ hour ago   (308+ words) A 22-year-old man pleaded guilty on Tuesday to teaming up with friends to steal nearly a quarter-billion dollars in bitcoin from a Washington, D.C., resident — one of the largest cryptocurrency thefts in U.S. history — and then embarking on a wild spending…...