The Reds will honor Brandon Phillips, Aaron Harang, Reggie Sanders and Lou Piniella this weekend with museum meet‑and‑greets, an on‑field induction and a gala. Expect fireworks, giveaways and a Xavier tie‑in as the city marks the class of 2026.

One person was taken to the hospital after a shooting on the 1700 block of Elmore Street in South Cumminsville. Police say injuries appear non-life-threatening as detectives investigate.

A judge denied a request to lower the $500,000 bond for Briasha Stroud, accused of shooting her 12‑year‑old on Jan. 26, 2025, a competency hearing is scheduled next month.

Summerfair returns to Coney Island May 29–31 with 340+ juried artists, a Gourmet Arts area and a limited‑edition Cincy Hat collaboration. Advance tickets are available.

Middletown police say a 22-year-old pointed a gun at officers during an attempted arrest Friday, officers returned fire and struck him. Ohio BCI is investigating.

Police released a photo after a rifle was pointed at a victim on Yarmouth Avenue. Detectives are asking the public to call with tips.

Sunny, unseasonably warm Friday in Cincinnati with a high near 86°F. Strong chance of thunderstorms Saturday, then a sharp cool-down and frost risk Sunday night.

West Chester police are searching for a man they say killed his ex‑girlfriend’s puppy and assaulted two people. Authorities say the suspect is wanted on animal‑cruelty and assault charges.

Cincinnati Public Schools told families that an out‑of‑town officer who said they worked for ICE visited several schools for wellness checks, the district says no students had direct contact.

Clear morning, warm afternoon with scattered storms. Strong cold front Saturday brings heavier rain and a sharp cooldown.

Cincinnati police are searching for Cortez Nelson after an April 3 incident in which a person was pushed into traffic and hospitalized with serious injuries.

Bomb-detection teams and K‑9 units swept Beavercreek’s Mall at Fairfield Commons after a phoned bomb threat. Police later declared the property safe and continue investigating.

Delhi Township officials say rising costs created a $1M gap. A 3.2-mill fire and EMS levy on the May 5 ballot would raise roughly $2.3M a year.