The missing 13-year-old Tommy Wagoner III from Cincinnati's Westwood neighborhood has been safely returned home after a community-wide search effort aided by social media.

Sheriff Richard K. Jones of Butler County introduced enhanced safety measures for local summer camps, including emergency plans and a partnership with the YMCA, in response to a deadly flooding incident in Texas.

Ajani Grimes is charged with the murder of transgender woman Lauren Schueler in Cincinnati, with a $2 million bond set. The motive is unclear, with the LGBT community concerned about hate crime implications.

Cincinnati Reds Hall of Famer Dave Parker was laid to rest; he passed at 74. His legacy continues as his Hall of Fame induction proceeds posthumously.

Hoxworth Blood Center staff co-authored the "Principles of Apheresis Technology, Eighth Edition," contributing their expertise to the apheresis field.

Multiple sightings of a black bear in Greater Cincinnati have stirred local communities, with the bear captured on police and residential cameras. Officials from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources are tracking the bear to ensure safety.

Cincinnati PD seeks help in locating missing Evanston resident William Oakley, last seen in a black shirt and Doc Martin shoes, possibly in Clifton. The public was urged to contact Det. Metz with info.

Fireworks set off by unaccompanied teens caused panic, mistaken for gunfire, at the Red, White, and Blue Ash event. Several arrests were made, and an officer was injured. Police and witnesses describe the chaos and subsequent investigations.

A pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle in Westwood; police are investigating, considering impairment but not speed as a factor.

A Cincinnati fire, caused by an unattended grill, damaged four townhomes and displaced five people, but caused no civilian casualties. Firefighters contained the blaze in 30 minutes; one firefighter was evaluated for heat exposure.

Centerville-Washington Township prepares for its annual Americana Festival, featuring a parade, fair, and entertainment, with support from the city and dedicated volunteers.

The Butler County Sheriff's Office warns of scammers posing as officials demanding money for supposed missed jury duty or warrants, tricking a victim into losing $6,500.

Colerain Township Police increase road safety efforts with a speed enforcement blitz during the July 4 holiday and later in the month, funded by an Ohio Traffic Safety Office grant.