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.

A Middletown man and former Hopewell Junior School custodian was indicted on multiple child‑exploitation and evidence‑tampering charges, officials say.

Court filings say a 44-year-old entered Pig Candy BBQ through the back door, claimed to be a health official and stole items; police are seeking tips.

A Mount Healthy child was taken to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital after a Thursday apartment fire. Crews extinguished the blaze within about an hour, and investigators are probing the cause.

A West Price Hill couple pleaded guilty after their 5‑month‑old drowned in a bathtub in May 2025; they received 90 days behind bars and five years of probation. Local prosecutors say the death was preventable.

Kreg Keesee will take the reins at the Freestore Foodbank as the agency balances rising demand and tight funding across the tri-state.

YY and Rena Davis of Marx Bagels bought and quietly reopened Silverton Donut Shop on Montgomery Road, bringing back the neighborhood's classic donuts. The change in ownership was reported by local business press.