An 18-year-old was charged with aggravated robbery after prosecutors say he grabbed a security guard’s gun inside a City of Cincinnati youth-services building; bond was posted.

Princeton High's five-star guard Kam Mercer verbally committed to the University of Cincinnati and will reclassify to 2027. The pledge is a major local recruiting win for UC.

Northbound I-71 was closed near Stewart Road Thursday after a report of shots fired, with deputies diverting traffic onto Red Bank Road and delays reported.

Butler County deputies fanned out Wednesday to verify addresses on the sex‑offender registry, checking roughly 530 names and flagging unverified listings for follow‑up.

Butler County deputies named 52-year-old Jerry Stout in a 'Warrant Wednesday' bulletin, saying he's wanted for failure to register. Officials warn not to approach and ask anyone with tips to contact the sheriff’s warrants unit.

Harold “Chip” Webb admitted taking money from New Miami’s evidence room and agreed to repay $3,090, according to court filings and prosecutor statements. The plea carries a felony that curtails his law‑enforcement privileges.

Two downtown towers at 312 Elm and 312 Plum are headed to a sheriff's auction after foreclosure proceedings that began in 2024.

Penn Station is rebranding as Penn Station Sandwiches, expanding its menu with sandwiches, wraps and bowls while selectively pruning underperforming locations.

Radical Bean Cooperative has opened in Over-the-Rhine as Cincinnati’s first worker-owned café, pairing affordable drinks with workshops and evening events for neighbors.

The EPA awarded Cincinnati nearly $5 million to replace 80,000 aging recycling carts and expand curbside service to about 5,000 households.

A rider who lent his phone was killed early Saturday on a Cincinnati Metro bus; police arrested a suspect and a judge set a $1,055,000 bond. Investigators reviewed bus video and the city is asking witnesses to come forward.

A compact Mt. Lookout parlor from the Delwood team is serving New York‑style slices, 12‑ and 18‑inch pies, soft‑serve and a tight cocktail list. The menu leans classic and shareable in a room built for quick service and date nights.

A 46-year-old man was killed Saturday on the 4700 block of Guerley Road after a white van struck him and fled. Police say they are seeking witnesses and video.