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Weather & Environment in ...
Sunny and mild today in Cincinnati with a high near 79. Small chance of sprinkles after midnight into Monday.
Residents near Moscow say a rotten‑egg stench from the Zimmer landfill is causing headaches, nausea and breathing troubles while inspectors trace the source to leachate from buried coal waste.
Patchy fog this morning will clear to partly sunny skies with highs near 80°F. Dry through Thursday, then a chance of storms returns Friday, June 5.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A roof fire at New Miami Middle/High School in Hamilton damaged the cafeteria; the district says an HVAC unit likely sparked the blaze and no injuries were reported. Investigators are probing the cause.
Two children were found barefoot and alone on Beechmont Avenue; a Mt. Washington man now faces child‑endangering charges. Court papers reviewed by Local 12 provide details.
Community & Society in ...
Rodney Jordan, 61, owner of Cali Bar and Grill in Bond Hill, died after a single‑car crash. Neighbors will hold a balloon release on May 30 as they remember his community work.
A Sycamore Township father pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and was sentenced to 14–19.5 years after his 24-year-old daughter was shot in January 2025.
A pursuit that began on I‑471 in Fort Thomas ended in downtown Cincinnati on May 27; short video of the chase circulated online while officials released few details.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
The Ohio State Highway Patrol says six people died in Memorial Day crashes May 22–25 — the fewest in 18 years — after checkpoints and a new rideshare push.
A 24-year-old was arrested after a video allegedly showed a one‑and‑a‑half‑year‑old being abused. Butler County Children Services evaluated the home and the case is active.
Full‑deck closures are scheduled May 26–29 with a daylong lower‑deck shutdown on May 30. Expect ramp closures, posted detours and updated schedules from the city.
A flood warning is in effect for the Great Miami River near Middletown as water nears 12 feet and threatens low‑lying properties along Route 73 and Oxford Street.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
The Christ Hospital completed its first combined heart‑and‑kidney transplant, a milestone that keeps complex transplant care closer to home for Cincinnati patients. The move arrives during Donate Life Month.
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