Mason rezoned about 528 acres into a research‑and‑development park with stricter design rules meant to favor labs and advanced manufacturing, anchored by VEGA.

Steel & O'Brien plans a West Chester facility expected to add about 230 manufacturing jobs to Butler County.

Dainty Foods, part of France’s Marbour Group, bought a Batavia industrial site and is moving forward with an $85M initial buildout that could reach $150M.

Family and friends released balloons at Eden Park on what would have been Josslyn Brown’s 26th birthday as prosecutors prepare for a March 30 trial in the Mt. Auburn killing.

LaRosa's Mount Washington will leave its longtime Beechmont spot and reopen in the Big Ash Brewing space as LaRosa's Taphouse, adding a beer hall and large patio. The new space promises self-serve taps, more seating and live music.

Jordan Davis was announced as the final headliner for the VOA Country Music Fest, joining Blake Shelton, Rascal Flatts and Brad Paisley for Aug. 6–9, 2026, in West Chester. Tickets are on sale now and prices will rise on March 8.

Cincinnati’s City Council approved measures barring federal immigration agents from using city property and surveillance for civil enforcement, drawing federal criticism and likely court fights.

A truck crashed into Blondie's Sports Bar in West Chester Wednesday afternoon. The building suffered heavy damage but no serious injuries were reported. Investigators are on scene.

Patchy sleet or light snow possible this morning before skies clear to a mild afternoon near 50°F. Watch late Sunday into Monday for a stronger system that could bring several inches in spots.

Applebee’s and IHOP will share a single restaurant in Oakley, combining both menus under one roof as Dine Brands expands its co‑branded model. A "coming soon" sign is already up.

A magistrate’s ruling last Wednesday cleared the way for a contested East Walnut Hills apartment plan to proceed while condo owners and the city consider appeals. The decision shifts the fight from zoning hearings back into the courts and engineering reviews.

A vacant building in Cincinnati’s Carthage neighborhood caught fire before dawn, crews hit a second alarm and no injuries were reported.

Laurindo Bradshaw, 38, faces domestic-violence and child-endangerment charges after police say he pinned a relative, left bruises and told them to "taste your blood."