China Gourmet, a Cincinnati staple since 1977, will close due to operational challenges. This will mark the end of an era for the local dining scene.

Anderson Towne Center Starbucks employees joined a national strike to protest the company's labor practices and seek better wages and a more respectful work environment.

A Hamilton County woman has been charged with child endangerment for purportedly spitting and spraying dish soap on her infant, an act captured on video. The child is currently safe with the mother's grandparents.

Blue Ash police are investigating a fatal crash on the Ronald Reagan Highway. The accident led to a temporary closure of the roadway. Details on the fatalities and circumstances are still forthcoming.

Timothy Baugh was arrested for an attempted carjacking of an elderly woman at a Walgreens, with the community and police noting the rarity of such crimes in the area.

A passenger's firearm discharged accidentally at CVG Airport during luggage check-in, causing no injuries or damage; incident handled by airport police.

Ohio passes laws criminalizing grooming and sextortion, catalyzed by the conviction of Father Geoff Drew for child rape and the tragic case of Braden Markus.

A former Talawanda School District aide, Heather Keller, was charged with child endangering following an incident with a special needs student. She has resigned and is scheduled for a court appearance.

Impact Beverage plans to double its workforce by adding 65 new jobs with a facility expansion in Cincinnati, responding to increased demand in the beverage sector.

St. Aloysius Gonzaga School in Green Township closes Tuesday due to widespread illness affecting staff and students, prompting a deep clean of the facilities.

A KFC in Delhi Township suffered a fire, causing $75,000 damage and forcing closure. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire, which started in the dining area, is under investigation.

A teen was sentenced to four years in juvenile detention for firing shots near a school in two incidents, once during a football game and once at dismissal. No one was injured, but events caused game rescheduling and tension in the school community.

Mercy Health West Hospital in Cincinnati is ending its labor and delivery services due to staffing challenges, with the unit closing on December 20 and services moving to Anderson Hospital.