Regional News

By Story by Sara Wittmeyer

Highland Heights, KY – The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is fighting a bill to raise the state's minimum wage. WNKU looks at both sides of the issue.

By Story by Sara Wittmeyer

Highland Heights, KY – DOCTORS SAY THE RISING COST OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS IS FORCING SOME PEOPLE TO ADOPT RISKY BEHAVIORS.

By Sara Wittmeyer/George Zahn

Highland Heights, KY – Despite the unemployment rate in Kentucky being slightly up, officials say more people are finding jobs.

By Story by Sara Wittmeyer

Highland Heights, KY – Local health officials are encouraging businesses to adopt tougher smoking policies. The Hamilton County Health District is offering grants to employers who establish restrictions on tobacco use.

By Story by Sara Wittmeyer

Highland Heights, KY – Cincinnati's magnet school choice fair is Thursday at the Cintas Center from 4-7pm.

By Story by Sara Wittmeyer

Highland Heights, KY – Straight from Broadway, "Golda's Balcony" is beginning a two-week run at the Aronoff Center. At Monday night's premiere, it received a standing ovation. WNKU's Sara Wittmeyer spoke with star Valerie Harper.

By Story by Sara Wittmeyer

Highland Heights, KY – You can make a difference in your community, and even save lives by learning how to recognize severe weather conditions. Now there's training to do so.

By Steve Hirschberg/George Zahn

Highland Heights, KY – This weekend, the City of Cincinnati is doing its part to help citizens understand they may qualify for Earned Income Tax Credits.

By Story by Sara Wittmeyer

Highland Heights, KY – The Kenton County Police Department is getting 30 new tasers.

By Story by Sara Wittmeyer

Highland Heights, KY – The Ford Company is closing the Batavia transmission plant, and in the process, nearly 1800 tri-state workers will be affected.