A union cease‑and‑desist has paused Hamilton County’s plan to use an AI assistant on non‑emergency lines, raising bargaining and public‑safety questions. Officials say the tech would be limited to non‑emergency calls.

A 28-year-old rider died Monday after his motorcycle struck stopped traffic on SR 32 near Schweighart Road in Brown County. Troopers say the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating.

Le Bar a Boeuf, the last restaurant tied to Chef Jean‑Robert de Cavel, will close on Aug. 1. Owner Annette Pfund‑de Cavel cited financial pressures and is helping staff find new roles.

One person was hospitalized after a shooting in Avondale; police traced the incident to the 900 block of Burton Avenue and say they have no suspect information. Investigators are asking the public for tips.

A person was critically injured in a shooting Saturday near the Glenway Chipotle; police are searching for a suspect.

JJ Watt hailed St. Xavier alum Luke Kuechly’s instincts and preparation as key reasons he belongs in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

A College Hill man was sentenced to 13–16 years after pleading guilty to sex crimes involving multiple young girls, court papers show.

Cincinnati poison-control officials warn of a rise in teen Benadryl overdoses tied to a viral social-media challenge. Experts urge parents to secure medications and call Poison Help.

A Mason builder finished Lebanon Landing — a 20‑unit, $11M townhome community in downtown Lebanon — with units starting near $499K and two homes already under contract.

Cincinnati, Ohio State, Xavier and Dayton will play an Oct. 7 doubleheader at Mason's Lindner Family Tennis Center as part of the CareSource Invitational. One ticket admits both games.

A Cincinnati mother says juvenile sentences for the teens convicted in her son's 2025 killing are too lenient and is urging tougher penalties and fuller accountability.

AfriFest returns to Sawyer Point on July 18 with dozens of vendors, live Afrobeats, traditional dance and a week of lead-up programming that spotlights local entrepreneurs.

A former UC student has sued the university and the owner of The Deacon, saying lax security and housing choices allowed a 2023 sexual assault where she was housed as a freshman.