Valerie Lyons is a news reporter for WCPO 9 News, focusing on local news in Cincinnati, Ohio. Her work has also been featured in the Springfield News-Sun and Oxford Press. Valerie covers a wide range of topics including crime, politics, community issues, and social justice.
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By: Valerie Lyons
LOCKLAND — In 2023, the Village of Lockland boasted a population of just 3,500 people. One year later, village leaders say that number has doubled as an estimated 3,000 West African migrants pack into the small Hamilton County community.
Founded in Cincinnati, the nonprofit Pink Ribbon Good provides free healthy meals, cleaning supplies and transportation to appointments for women battling breast and gynecological cancer.
By: Valerie Lyons
Hamilton County Commissioners discussed potential concepts for adding a dome to Paycor Stadium. The proposal estimated that the dome would cost roughly $1 billion.
With a median annual income of around $50,000 in Walnut Hills, ETC Produce also offers more affordable name-brand options for those shopping on a tighter budget.
By: Valerie Lyons
CINCINNATI — For the first time in Hamilton County's history, a woman has been elected to serve as prosecutor. Former state representative Connie Pillich will be the next Hamilton County prosecutor.
By: Valerie Lyons
John Sharp, 34, is being held in the Kenton County Detention Center on a $52,500 cash bond
By: Valerie Lyons, Dan Monk
After 133 years as a factory town, Addyston has a chance to redefine itself. The WCPO 9 I-Team explores whether its history will limit its future.
By: Valerie Lyons
Cincinnati leaders met Wednesday to discuss violence and other issues at transit centers after school. Police said fixing the issue shouldn't fall on them, but CPS said it's not something they can fix alone.
By: Valerie Lyons
PAR-Projects aims to break ground on an outdoor entertainment venue on Hoffner Street early next year. The State of Ohio will pitch in $250,000 if the non-profit hits its own funding goal first.
By: Valerie Lyons
There are no accidents — that's what health officials at Cincinnati's Children's Hospital say when it comes to kids and injuries. Of the 20,000 children showing up in the emergency room with injuries each year, physicians argue most are preventable.
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