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Cincinnati starts Thursday foggy before sunshine pushes temperatures to 86. A stormy, potentially soaking weekend is next.
Retail & Industry in ...
Batsakes Hat Shop, a downtown Cincinnati institution run by Gus Miller, will close Sept. 30 after years of falling foot traffic and rising costs.
Cincinnati’s fog should clear before a sunny Wednesday, but a stormier weekend is ahead.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A video showing a man striking a dog at McMicken Playground in Clifton has prompted Cincinnati Animal CARE and Hamilton County dog wardens to ask for tips.
Sports in ...
Spencer Steer was placed on the 10-day IL with a right wrist sprain, removing a versatile bat from the Reds' lineup and complicating trade and roster plans.
An 18-year-old is in custody after deputies say he fired a rifle multiple times on northbound I‑71 near Red Bank Road early Sunday. No injuries were reported.
Cincinnati police say one person was shot this morning in Over-the-Rhine; a weapon was recovered and investigators are speaking to a person of interest.
Community & Society in ...
A downtown food festival showcasing Black-owned vendors was canceled hours before it began, leaving more than 40 vendors to absorb lost weekend revenue.
Federal court filings tie two Cincinnati‑area overdoses to a dark‑web vendor; a North Carolina man was arrested after packages with fentanyl‑laced pills were traced to his operation.
Hamilton County's heroin task force has launched a cold-case panel to re-open nearly 2,000 fatal overdose investigations and pursue accountability for sellers.
Food & Drinks in ...
Halal Food Inc. has opened a third Cincinnati location in Walnut Hills at 975 E McMillan St, replacing Just Q'in BBQ. The family-run spot plans a grand opening in August.
Two former Clermont Northeastern Preschool staff pleaded no contest and were found guilty of child endangering; sentencing is set for September 2026.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A 9-year-old girl was critically injured when a car ran off Trenton Avenue and struck a utility pole in West Price Hill Wednesday; four others were hospitalized. Police are investigating and seeking witnesses.
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