Bomb technicians briefly closed streets near the Hamilton County Juvenile Court after a suspicious package was found; officials cleared the scene shortly after 9 a.m.

Public records show Iris Roley's sons listed estimated earnings topping $130k each across 14 months of part‑time work, renewing scrutiny of city contracting as officials balance the budget.

A North College Hill man was arrested Wednesday after police say he drove a motorized minibike into Lakeridge Nursing Home on Pippin Road; no injuries were reported.

The former leader of Middletown’s visitors bureau faces misdemeanor charges after an audit found missing records and alleged $2,819 in unauthorized debit-card purchases.

A new hotel bar in Montgomery is pouring classic cocktails with mid‑century style and a roomy patio. Expect Sidecars, Old Fashioneds and inventive mocktails.

A Sharonville man faces felony charges after investigators say he stabbed a neighbor with scissors in the front yard; bond was set above $1 million.

Core Specialty named Mike Powell, formerly of Fifth Third Bank, as its new executive vice president and general counsel. The hire replaces retiring founding GC Robert Kuzloski and strengthens the insurer’s legal bench.

Isaiah Marquice Pringle, 28, was indicted on multiple rape and unlawful sexual‑conduct charges tied to alleged incidents in Hamilton Township between June 2017 and June 2018.

Court papers say a Cincinnati mother left her 3- and 1-year-old alone in an unlocked Sherman Avenue apartment; the youngest was found naked and covered in urine.

A 49-year-old Cincinnati man died after his SUV overturned on southbound State Route 48 in Clearcreek Township; troopers said he was not buckled up.

Showers and thunderstorms are likely Sunday in Cincinnati with locally heavy downpours possible. Expect wet roads and a high near 77°F.

Bethel has opened an internal investigation into Police Chief Chad Essert after a former subordinate alleged unwanted touching and harassment; the county sheriff says no criminal evidence was found so far.

A bat found outside Bradford Place Care Center in Hamilton tested positive for rabies on Friday. Health officials say they are coordinating with the facility and urging caution.