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.

Federal wildlife inspectors say shipments stopped at Cincinnati‑area cargo hubs were part of a probe that seized roughly 50,000 dried shark fins across 20 shipments.

Dozens gathered at Arlington Memorial Gardens to mark one year since 25-year-old Kyle Mirick was killed near UC. His family says the legal fight to move the case remains unfinished.

An early-morning standoff in Pierce Township ended when deputies shot and killed an allegedly intoxicated, suicidal man, the sheriff's office said.