A teen was sentenced to four years in juvenile detention for firing shots near a school in two incidents, once during a football game and once at dismissal. No one was injured, but events caused game rescheduling and tension in the school community.

Mercy Health West Hospital in Cincinnati is ending its labor and delivery services due to staffing challenges, with the unit closing on December 20 and services moving to Anderson Hospital.

Cincinnati's bid to become the NWSL's 16th franchise is bolstered by Rose Lavelle's connection and a $5 million county grant, leveraging FC Cincinnati's existing infrastructure and support.

Wildweed in Cincinnati's Over-the-Rhine is named one of Esquire's Best New Restaurants in America for 2024, highlighting its unique approach to pasta with local ingredients.

One eastbound lane of the Western Hills Viaduct in Cincinnati will be closed for maintenance from 9 AM to 3 PM on December 3, potentially causing minor delays.

Norwood residents and council are debating a fee proposal by developer PLK for the Factory 52 area, with tensions around its potential impact on the community and local spending.

A collision on I-71 in Clinton County resulted in the death of 18-year-old Makell Rhinehart. The crash involved a Subaru Legacy and a Ram pickup truck, and the Subaru driver was also injured. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating.

The Butler County Coroner identified Austin McGuire, 21, as the victim of a fatal crash on U.S. Route 127, where his SUV hit a tree. The cause is under investigation, with speed and alcohol as possible factors.

David John Frahm from Trenton, Ohio, was sentenced to 25 years for child sexual exploitation, including of an infant and a five-year-old. He shared abuse images online and will also have a lifetime of supervised release after prison.

Hamilton County proposes a $1.3 billion budget for 2025, including $389.3 million for the General Fund. Two public hearings will allow residents to discuss the budget plans.

A man in Ohio pleaded guilty to having two unregistered IEDs after a warranted search at his home revealed his possession and intent. He faces up to 24 months in prison, with sentencing yet to be scheduled.

Judge Hein removed the death penalty option for George "Billy" Wagner III in the Pike County massacre, raising tension with prosecutors and potentially impacting witnesses' obligations to testify.

A fire beneath the Ohio approach to the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge closed southbound I-471, causing traffic detours in Cincinnati. The cause is unknown.