Mike Schell
FOX19 NOW Reporter
Cincinnati
Reporter Mike Schell returned to FOX19 NOW in November 2015, after a few years off. He reported for FOX19 NOW previously from 2009-2013.
A "true" West-Sider, Schell attended LaSalle High School, the University of Cincinnati and Southern Ohio College. Schell worked at 700 WLW radio station from 1998 until 2007, and was with WDTN-TV in Dayton from 2007-2009, when he joined the FOX19 NOW team.
Mike is an avid golf lover, and a big Bengals and Reds fan. His hobbies include restoring cars from 1970s and 80s.
Have a news tip? Email Mike at mikeschell@fox19now.com
An inmate was found unresponsive in a holding cell in the booking area of the Adams County Jail.
Stephanie Woods and Cody Mercer, of Springfield Township, each pleaded guilty to one count of endangering children
Eight people have died and 11 others have been injured in crashes at Symmes Road and North Gilmore Road crossings since 1975.
Historic flooding has left parts of southeast Indiana underwater.
A former Christ Hospital employee was convicted and sentenced Monday morning for pandering child pornography.
City, faith and community leaders gather at mosque to condemn attack, demand accountability
Skeletal remains were found in West Price Hill on July 30, prompting an investigation by Cincinnati police’s Criminal Investigative Section.
It was a night of terror and chaos in March 2024 when Daniel Birdseye robbed Hollywood Casino, according to the employees he held at gunpoint.
Skeletal remains were found in West Price Hill on Thursday, prompting an investigation by Cincinnati police’s Criminal Investigative Section.
911 calls detail what passersby saw that morning on the interstate.
Vendors and festival-goers fill the Banks as the four-day event nears its final day
Dozens of local Black-owned food truck businesses are left frustrated after organizers failed to get permits for Cincy Soul: The Black Taste.
A city investigation has confirmed that the Duck Creek floodgate did not close during Friday’s deadly flash floods due to a “mechanical malfunction.”
City crews inspect gate as council member pushes for answers on Friday malfunction
Oakley was one of the hardest hit in the city, where residents say the water came so quickly that many had little time to protect their homes.
The hardest-hit areas of the city were Oakley (33), Hyde Park (20), Pleasant Ridge (19) and Madisonville (18)
Family, fellow firefighters gather to remember Wyatt Fisher, 18
Hamilton County reports 12 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis as experts outline steps to reduce risk at home
Bullets started flying around 12:30 a.m. near the University of Cincinnati
Court documents say Ryan Brown, 30, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and two counts of felonious assault.
On Tuesday, the court announced that the appeal was declined for George “Billy” Wagner III, the patriarch of the family.
Leis died after a four-year battle with cancer, his family said.
District seeks community input amid budget cuts, staff reductions
Diocese urges families to withdraw children from school tied to traditionalist Catholic group
Duke Energy says air conditioning is one of the biggest drivers of high electric bills.
Both events will be happening Saturday, June 27.
Wildlife Management Supervisor Brett Beatty believes it is the same young 2-year-old male that has been seen across Clermont and eastern Hamilton counties
District leaders are considering levy options for November later this year as they plan for future budget gaps
Organizers say community celebration shows violence won't define neighborhood
Man taken into custody after allegedly threatening officers with gun
Residents assess damage after storm tears through Franklin County
City Manager Sheryl Long recently called next year’s $737 million budget a challenge due to a looming multimillion-dollar budget deficit.
Ally Hill was waitressing at the Norwood Skyline Chili June 2 when Rick Wright allegedly stabbed Ally in the chest and back, prosecutors say.
Residents form human chain, call for safe summer as juvenile shootings remain steady in Cincinnati
Some owners report sales declines, while others remain optimistic about access
Community rallies around family of Alyssa Hill, mother of two stabbed during lunch rush
Adamu Williams repeatedly kidnapped and tried to kill his girlfriend before Saturday's chase, court records show
Police responded to a neighbor's 911 call reporting a woman screaming inside an apartment
Robbery Haley, 63, faces 31 felony charges and was given a $500,000 bond after prosecutors said he made improper Medicaid payments.
One of the six barges carrying equipment for the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project will move to its work site Tuesday, marking the beginning of a new age in Greater Cincinnati.
A man convicted of killing an 18-year-old who wanted to talk to him about a bullying issue was sentenced on June 1.
SAFE unit funded by state and federal grants has been operational since November
Officials report 12 suspected overdose deaths between Friday and Tuesday
Iesha Harris is competent to stand trial, a mental evaluation determined
Annual tradition pays tribute to 999 Civil War soldiers buried at historic Cincinnati site
Both Mayor Aftab Pureval and City Manager Sheryl Long described the 2027 budget as the city’s “leanest year yet.”
A social media post showing Loveland High School trophies in a dumpster caused serious backlash, with hundreds of comments flooding in and some users calling the act “disgraceful.”
Fire crews responded to Conwell Street home before sunset
Monday’s wreck happened at the intersection of Plainfield Road and Deer Park Avenue.
Many residents have posted on social media questioning the data collected by the cameras.
