City data show about 120 shooting victims so far this year — up 12% — even as homicides and fatal shootings have fallen about 27–28%; experts point to trauma care and reporting differences.

Julian Garcia, 31, will make his MLB debut for the Cincinnati Reds after a decade-long climb from independent ball to Triple‑A success.

A Clinton County pastor was sentenced to 15 years after pleading guilty to unlawful sexual contact with a minor. The judge said the defendant showed “no remorse.”

Police and animal‑control crews in Franklin are trying to corral a roughly 150‑pound farm hog spotted near Route 123 and I‑75. Officials warn drivers to slow down and not to chase or feed the animal.

A man was rushed to the hospital with life‑threatening injuries after a shooting on Butterwick Drive in Colerain Township; investigators are working the scene.

A person was shot during a large gathering at Fairview Park early Sunday; police say the victim has life‑threatening injuries and no suspect information has been released.

Court filings say Amanda and Michael Rowland groomed and raped their 14‑year‑old child; charges were filed in Hamilton County Municipal Court.

A $750,000 National Park Service grant plus bank and community donations will fund repairs, mapping and stabilization at Madisonville’s United Colored American Cemetery.

The Cincinnati VA went live with the Federal EHR on June 6, integrating nearly 50,000 veterans' records with Department of Defense data and updating local workflows.

Sharkz, an Elm Street nightclub in Over-the-Rhine, announced it will close on June 27 after opening in November 2025. The club called its run "short lived."

Three people were shot and hospitalized at a Colerain Township shopping center near Pippin and Compton roads. Police say detectives are investigating but have released no suspect information.

Pioneer Cladding &u0002 Glazing filed a WARN notice saying it will lay off 43 shop technicians at its Mason facility starting in August; the company called the cuts temporary.

Crews lifted one of the largest steel sections for the new Mount Adams–downtown pedestrian bridge this weekend, triggering planned overnight closures on I‑71 and I‑471. The replacement span will add ADA‑compliant access to E. Court Street and should open this fall.