Butler County Commissioners approve a $5M investment for Downtown Middletown's redevelopment, with matching funds creating a $15M project under City Council consideration.

New renderings for the Farmer Music Center in Cincinnati show a venue off I-275 with great acoustics and 12,000-person capacity, set to open in Spring 2027.

Miami (Ohio) RedHawks men's basketball team defeated Kent State in overtime, maintaining a 20-0 record and setting a conference record for the best season start.

The Butler County Sheriff's Office announced the start of its 2026 Corrections Academy, training 13 cadets from three counties on procedures like cell searches.

Montgomery has announced its Service and Engagement Grant, offering up to $2,500 for local non-profits. Applications are due by March 1, with details on the city's website.

The University of Cincinnati offers College and Career Tracks to help high school students choose classes aligning with future degrees or careers, as part of its college credit programs.

The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine is integrating AI into physician training with a $1.1 million AMA grant for personalized medical education using real-time feedback.

The Cassadys won Montgomery's fall 2025 Seasons of Beauty award for their home's festive autumn landscape and decor.

Forest Park invites residents to a service-focused Martin Luther King Jr. Day event with free entry to the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, activities, and a blood drive.

Several Butler County Sheriff's Office officers received promotions, including James Davenport to Patrol Corporal and Mitch Wells to Detective, reflecting their commitment to community service.

Clermont County Board of Commissioners hires new professionals for their Water Resources Department, including a Director of Utilities and technicians, to ensure reliable water services.

A fire on Parkson Place in East Price Hill, Cincinnati, displaced four adults, with damages estimated at $100,000. No injuries reported, Red Cross assisting. Cause unknown, no fire detectors in the home.

Cincinnati Police urgently seek public help to find missing Alex "Alice" Alexander, last seen on W. McMicken Ave. People are asked to contact Det. Hert with info.