Damien Varner, 57, drowned after his car fell into the Great Miami River. The vehicle, found by Hamilton police using GPS and an underwater drone, was submerged and trapped by ice. The coroner ruled the death an accidental drowning.

As reported by USA Today, Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park in Hamilton is running for the title of the top sculpture park in the U.S. Voting is open until February 17.

Cincinnati Police seek public assistance to find missing adult Michelle Welch, last seen on 11/29/24, urging info be reported to Detective Hert at 513-352-4568.

GE Aerospace Foundation programs in San Francisco, like Cincinnati's Engineering Academy at UC, help students like Kallab Hailu Abebe pursue careers in engineering, offering practical experience and community collaboration opportunities.

The University of Cincinnati's 1819 Innovation Hub partners with Kinetic Vision to offer engineering co-op students a five-day boot camp for hands-on experience in industry-relevant skills.

UC civil engineering student Alex Woodall merges infrastructure with public service in his career path, gaining hands-on experience through co-op programs and aiming to influence public policy.

A 19-year-old died in a single-vehicle crash on I-71 after hitting a guardrail. The road closed but reopened by morning, police say speed or impairment weren't factors.

Hamilton is surveying residents on federal fund allocation for the 2025-2026 Action Plan, focusing on housing, economic growth, and neighborhood improvements.

UC News reported that in 2024, the University of Cincinnati's Ground Floor Makerspace significantly contributed to various fields, from airport safety to education.

Sweetgreen is set to open a new location at Liberty Center in Greater Cincinnati. It will offer health-conscious dining options using organic and locally grown ingredients.

The American Sign Museum seeks to restore the Frisch’s Mainliner sign, launching a GoFundMe for $50,000 with additional plans for a local oral history project.

The Cincinnati Police are asking for public help finding 16-year-old Michael Brown, who went missing from the Westwood area. They have made a social media appeal for information.

A severe fire destroyed Schwarz Food Market in East Westwood, and no injuries were reported. The cause is under investigation. Firefighters battled the blaze in freezing conditions, aided by a warming bus from Metro services.