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A stolen-vehicle probe forced temporary lockdowns at Mercy Health e2West and nearby schools in Green Township; police arrested several people after a wooded search.
A late-night shooting near May and Morgan streets left one person dead. Cincinnati homicide detectives are investigating and asking witnesses to come forward.
Food & Drinks in ...
Five Kitchen & Bar will close May 31 in Over‑the‑Rhine and return this fall as a travel‑inspired new concept from Crown Republic Group.
A late-night SUV crash on Spring Grove Avenue in Winton Place left one person dead after firefighters freed a trapped occupant and medics tried life-saving measures.
Three people were extricated after a multi-vehicle crash near U.S. 22 in Hamilton Township, two were flown to hospitals and the road remains closed during an investigation.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Construction on Harrison Avenue's safety overhaul is nearing completion. The redesign adds speed cushions, curb extensions and protected bike lanes after a safety review.
A new federal complaint alleges a Butler County Jail corrections officer assaulted an ICE detainee and used the slur “illegals,” adding to long‑running scrutiny of the Hamilton facility.
A person was shot in the head outside a Northside gas station Sunday evening; police say the wound is non‑life‑threatening and a suspect is in custody.
A single-vehicle crash on SR 562 in Norwood on Friday left a male driver dead, according to a police media release.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
A free Thursday-night concert series returns May 21–Sept. 10 with 17 weeks of local bands, food vendors and beer gardens on the Cincinnati riverfront.
Community & Society in ...
A sold-out Play It Forward event brought donors and neighbors together to fund a rebuilt, more accessible 1,000 Hands Playground after the Nov. 1, 2024 bridge fire.
A Tri-State family says Joshua Allen was placed on life support after an alleged beating inside Lebanon Correctional Institution; the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating.
Police are reviewing the arrest of a man who filmed outside a downtown bank; video of the encounter has prompted an internal review.
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