Kroger has hired Emilee De Martino from McDonald’s as its new chief people officer, replacing Tim Massa ahead of a major integration and expansion phase.

Gov. DeWine announced $15.5M in brownfield grants to 35 counties; local awards will fund assessments and cleanup to prep stalled sites for redevelopment.

A 21-year-old was arrested after allegedly stealing two drinks from a Winton Road UDF and brandishing a firearm at an employee. Surveillance from a nearby Skyline Chili helped police identify and arrest him.

A grand jury has indicted Ricky Lee on aggravated murder and related counts after a June shooting on Carpenter Drive that killed 18-year-old Brea'L Wade.

A $25M federal award will fund design and early work on a 1.2‑acre cap and plaza over Fort Washington Way between Vine and Walnut, officials say. Local matching funds are still required.

Clermont County and CMHA broke ground on Veterans Village, a 19-unit development in Monroe Township that pairs affordable units with on-site VA services and community space.

The last defendant in a multi‑state chop‑shop probe received five years' probation after pleading guilty to interstate vehicle theft.

One person was hospitalized after gunfire struck a room at the Extended Stay America in Springdale early Tuesday; a suspect fled and a drone search came up empty.

Core5 plans to build a 307,800-square-foot, $33M industrial building at 6031 Center Hill Ave in Winton Hills; city filings show a 15-year tax-abatement request and roughly 50 jobs.

Dense fog this morning, then highs near 95°F and heat index up to 109°F. An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect through Thursday; cooling centers are available.

A man was critically injured in a shooting Sunday in Cincinnati’s CUF neighborhood near Halstead and Kottmann; police are searching for two suspects.

Fog this morning clears to the low‑90s; a Heat Advisory runs noon June 29–8 p.m. July 2. Cooling centers and schedule changes are in effect.

Warren County’s board unanimously approved a temporary 0.5% county sales‑tax increase to fund a one‑year property‑tax cut, shifting some costs to visitors while trimming homeowners’ bills.