A local guide to Butler County’s May 5 primary: statewide tickets, county races, a major levy and where to vote.

A senior ICE official in Cincinnati admitted to lying to DHS investigators after an alleged Corryville assault. He still faces state strangulation and domestic‑violence charges.

Police released photos after suspects entered vehicles at the Spring Grove impound lot on March 26. Detectives are asking anyone with information to contact Det. Giver or Crime Stoppers.

Panera will close its West Chester fresh dough facility, eliminating 70 jobs. The company says it will offer severance, outplacement and hold a job fair on April 20.

Cincinnati police posted a photo of a suspect wanted in a burglary at 1228 Central Parkway. Detectives ask the public to contact Det. Bell or Crime Stoppers with tips.

A late-night fire at R.W. Long Lumber & Box Co. on Cornett Road sent smoke over Lebanon, crews extinguished the blaze and no injuries were reported.

A ticket sold at Miami Valley Gaming in Lebanon matched five white balls for a $1 million Powerball prize in Monday's drawing.

CVG’s new Escape Lounge opens April 1 in Concourse B, expanding to a roughly 6,767‑square‑foot space with themed zones, local beer and a chef’s table. The existing lounge will convert to grab‑and‑go before closing at the end of March.

Sun Properties sued BrewDog after the Pendleton taproom closed on June 17, 2025, sparking a civil dispute over the vacant Reading Road property. The filing arrives amid a wider corporate shake‑up at BrewDog.

Eyas Medical Imaging signed a new Cincinnati lease and is ramping up to sell the FDA-cleared Ascent3T neonatal MRI while planning to expand local staff.

Wu‑Tang Clan will stop at Riverbend Music Center on Sept. 5, 2026, with Bone Thugs‑N‑Harmony as special guests. Tickets are on sale via Ticketmaster and Riverbend.

Two people were stabbed overnight in Camp Washington and taken to UC Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. Police say the scene may be domestic as investigators continue to probe.

A 13-year-old was beaten during Opening Day in downtown Cincinnati and is recovering in hospital. Her family and local groups are demanding accountability and planning a community vigil.