Cincinnati Public Schools told families that an out‑of‑town officer who said they worked for ICE visited several schools for wellness checks, the district says no students had direct contact.

Clear morning, warm afternoon with scattered storms. Strong cold front Saturday brings heavier rain and a sharp cooldown.

Cincinnati police are searching for Cortez Nelson after an April 3 incident in which a person was pushed into traffic and hospitalized with serious injuries.

Bomb-detection teams and K‑9 units swept Beavercreek’s Mall at Fairfield Commons after a phoned bomb threat. Police later declared the property safe and continue investigating.

Delhi Township officials say rising costs created a $1M gap. A 3.2-mill fire and EMS levy on the May 5 ballot would raise roughly $2.3M a year.

Federal wildlife inspectors say shipments stopped at Cincinnati‑area cargo hubs were part of a probe that seized roughly 50,000 dried shark fins across 20 shipments.

Dozens gathered at Arlington Memorial Gardens to mark one year since 25-year-old Kyle Mirick was killed near UC. His family says the legal fight to move the case remains unfinished.

An early-morning standoff in Pierce Township ended when deputies shot and killed an allegedly intoxicated, suicidal man, the sheriff's office said.

A downtown Race Street building once tied to a 2019 federal probe is targeted for residential redevelopment, potentially adding housing to Cincinnati's core.

Brady Singer was knocked out early as the Reds fell 7-4 in Miami, ending a five-game streak and drawing sharp criticism on a popular Reds podcast.

Franklin Officer Christopher Keene was awarded the Medal of Valor Monday for his role in a 2022 Mason hotel hostage rescue that left the escapee dead and the victim safe.

Big Chill owners Hannah Wheatley and Evan Wallis bought Bar Saeso in Pendleton and say they'll reopen later in April with plans to "rejuvenate" the space.

Freeze Warning through 10 a.m. EDT Tuesday, bring potted plants inside and insulate outdoor faucets. Sunshine returns and temperatures jump into the 70s by midweek.