The Mason School District board unanimously approved a new three-year contract for teachers, increasing base salaries and offering enhanced flex hours for collaboration and professional development.

A former Mason City Schools bus driver faces charges for allegedly operating a school bus while intoxicated, endangering 31 students. The district removed him and is reviewing safety protocols.

A 26-year-old man was fatally shot in Bond Hill, Cincinnati. Identified as Aaron Myles, he was found with gunshot wounds in his car and later died at UC Medical Center. No arrests have been made; police are investigating.

Nyema Norton died from injuries sustained in a July Avondale shooting. Police urge witnesses to contact the Homicide Unit as the investigation continues.

Hulk Hogan visited a Kroger in Liberty Township to launch his Real American Beer, engaged with fans, signed autographs, and discussed his wrestling past and local ties.

A Kentucky couple was sentenced to lengthy prison terms for armed methamphetamine trafficking following a law enforcement investigation and plea agreements.

A Butler Tech administrator, David Campbell, was indicted on 23 child pornography charges and placed on leave. He pleaded not guilty and was released on an "OR bond" with house arrest. No local students were implicated in the investigation.

A woman, 25, was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after being shot in Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati. No arrests have been made.

Developers resume a 205-unit residential project, Park Avenue Square, in Walnut Hills after pandemic delay, with construction hoped to start by year's end or early next year despite increased costs.

A man named Michael Swearingen died from a shooting in Sayler Park, Cincinnati. Police have a person in custody who's cooperating, but no charges or motives have been detailed yet.

Hamilton High School evacuated and students sent home early due to bomb threats on the first day of school. Police found nothing after a thorough search.

Ohio State University is the only school from Ohio ranked in the Top 25 Best Public Colleges by CollegeRaptor, placing 16th based on diverse criteria.

The Cincinnati Reds narrowly avoided a series sweep by defeating the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3, with key performances from Tyler Stephenson and closer Alexis Diaz.