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Raccoon Invades Cincinnati Newsroom, Steals the Spotlight!

2/24/2026

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Story summary

A raccoon took up residence in the Local 12 newsroom in Cincinnati to shelter from the cold.
An engineer on a late-night shift encountered the raccoon after staff initially suspected a break-in.
John Gumm, Local 12 Chief Meteorologist, shared a video of the raccoon rummaging through a garbage can.
In December, another raccoon gained fame after breaking into a Virginia liquor store.
It was found in the restroom.

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Story summary

A raccoon took up residence in the Local 12 newsroom in Cincinnati to shelter from the cold.
An engineer on a late-night shift encountered the raccoon after staff initially suspected a break-in.
John Gumm, Local 12 Chief Meteorologist, shared a video of the raccoon rummaging through a garbage can.
In December, another raccoon gained fame after breaking into a Virginia liquor store.
It was found in the restroom.