Hamilton County ran an April 30 public test of vote‑counting systems to verify tabulators ahead of the May 5 primary and remind voters about polling and ID updates.

Roney’s has closed its short-lived Cleves location and says it will refocus on Milford. Local 12’s coverage notes a Dunkin' may take the Cooper Avenue site.

Fifth Third is relocating about 750 Cincinnati employees into downtown offices and leasing extra space at Columbia Plaza, a move that could boost weekday foot traffic.

A now‑former Ursuline Academy coach was arrested after a Green Township search turned up alleged child sexual abuse material. The school says it fired him and is cooperating while devices are examined.

A man was grazed in the head during an early‑morning shooting on Van Buren Street in Hamilton and was taken to UCMC; police say he’s expected to recover.

Judge Christopher McDowell says he was left out of the loop after a threat case against him was reduced to a misdemeanor and moved to municipal court.

Cincinnati police are searching for Nicole Douthit after a Saturday East Price Hill attack in which a man was struck with a rock. Detectives released a photo and are asking for tips.

Two former Cincinnati football players were sentenced after pleading guilty in a $6.8M pandemic unemployment fraud. Investigators say a contractor login was used to approve hundreds of improper claims.

A 22-year-old faces felonious assault charges after allegedly firing at a vehicle on the Clay Wade Bailey Bridge. Shots missed and no one was injured.

A Brink's armored truck was robbed Friday near Kings Auto Mall in Deerfield Township; the vehicle was recovered but suspects fled and the driver was injured. Investigation is ongoing.

Patchy morning fog clears to mostly sunny skies and a high near 78°F. Stronger showers and thunderstorms are likely Monday night into Tuesday, April 27–28.

GE Aerospace Foundation will direct at least $500K to the Cincinnati‑Dayton region through its new Lifting Futures program to expand advanced‑manufacturing training and job pathways.

A Franklin man pleaded guilty and was ordered to serve 8–9½ years after a stolen‑SUV chase ended when he crashed into a minivan, leaving one passenger seriously injured.