Middletown City Schools increased its police presence due to social media threats, maintaining a routine with one student charged and ongoing investigations.

A judge orders Rusconi Bar & Kitchen to close temporarily due to allegations of violence, underage drinking, and violations of fire code capacity. The bar's attorney claims unfair treatment.

Mt. Healthy South Elementary and other schools closed or heightened security in response to an online threat. Investigations are ongoing with law enforcement involvement.

The Harvest Home Fair begins in Cheviot with a parade and will feature rides, games, and music. WWII Veteran Henry Armstrong serves as grand marshall. Entry fees apply after the first day, with exceptions for certain groups.

BLINK, Cincinnati's light and art festival, has unveiled its 2024 map expanding to 30 blocks, including a new zone in Newport. The free event runs from October 17-20 and will feature over 80 installations and a parade.

Joey Chestnut, known for his eating records, is set to entertain at the Bengals' season opener with a bratwurst eating contest at halftime, celebrating Cincinnati's German heritage.

An Elly De La Cruz baseball card sold for a record $116,534 at Goldin, marking a new high for the player's memorabilia and reflecting his rising popularity.

An Ohio man, Darby Smith, was arrested for his sixth OVI after being pulled over for traffic violations, marking his third felony OVI arrest in a decade.

Due to excessive heat, several Tri-State area high schools delayed their football games, but the competition and community spirit remained strong as historic rivalries continued on the adjusted schedule.

Greater Cincinnati Water Works is sending notifications to property owners about lead water pipes, as part of a federally mandated effort encouraging replacements.

A fire at Meadow Ridge Apartments in West Chester displaced 14 people. Crews responded around 4 a.m., and no injuries were reported. The cause is under investigation.

Joseph Rudd has been charged with the murder of 60-year-old Troy Rudd in North Fairmount after allegedly striking him in the head, with their father-son relationship confirmed.

A Warren County man is charged with aggravated vehicular homicide after two July crashes, one fatal. Another unrelated Warren County crash killed a 75-year-old man.