Cincinnati Public Schools is contemplating a redistricting plan that could create six new middle schools and change the magnet status of others, prompting discussions on its impact on education and community engagement.

A severe early morning crash in Avondale resulted in two people hospitalized, one with life-threatening injuries. The accident involved a rollover and partial ejection through the sunroof.

An Illinois man died after his vehicle struck a tree in Ross County, Ohio. Slavisa Jovanovic, 58, veered off U.S. Route 35 and crashed just after 10:15 p.m. Investigations are ongoing.

A fire under the approach to the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge has closed Interstate 471, impacting traffic between Cincinnati, Ohio, and Newport, Kentucky.

Children in Cincinnati's Camp Washington played with mercury, prompting a cleanup by the Ohio EPA. Officials seek to test and assist potentially exposed individuals.

A Cincinnati officer sustained minor injuries when her car was rear-ended on I-75 while at a crash scene. The other driver was also injured and taken to a hospital.

A Tennessee middle school is rebranding after the University of Cincinnati sent a cease-and-desist letter over their 'Bearcats' mascot and logo, which infringe on UC's trademark.

ODOT is working to restore the I-471 bridge after a fire. Progress is being made on shoring towers before demolition and repairing additional damage. The reconstruction schedule awaits steel availability for girder replacement.

A former deputy sheriff in Preble County, Mason Williams, was convicted of sexual battery and tampering with evidence involving a student. He faces sentencing on December 16.

The West Chester Township community is searching for Joshua Altheef Jr., a 7-year-old nonverbal autistic boy missing since Wednesday evening near his home.

A $10,000 reward is offered after suspects burglarized a Norwood pawn shop and stole guns, prompting a joint investigation by the ATF and local police.

A 53-year-old man, Paul W. Montgomery Jr., was killed by multiple gunshot wounds outside The Lounge on Reading Road. No suspects have been named, and the Reading police are investigating.

A woman was found dead from a headshot wound after an early morning shooting in Springfield Township, with the investigation ongoing and no suspects identified.