A passenger died after a two‑vehicle crash on 8 Mile Road in Anderson Township, police say charges are pending against the other driver.

Izzy's is planning a Monroe opening this summer, bringing its famed Reubens and a drive‑thru closer to Dayton‑area shoppers and commuters.

Kroger is retooling its downtown Wellness Festival for 2026, replacing the big two‑day street fair with a nationwide Wellness Tour and in‑store activations. Premium celebrations will land in other cities while local stores host events.

French cable maker Nexans will buy family‑owned Republic Wire in a deal reported at about $797M, with the company’s West Chester operations to remain open.

After a May 2023 kitchen fire, Pelican's Reef will reopen May 1 at 4 p.m., bringing back its familiar seafood menu and Reef Top bar to Beechmont Avenue.

SPCA Cincinnati is investing $3.5 million to build a 4,000-sq-ft medical center in Sharonville and open an Over-the-Rhine adoption storefront to speed adoptions.

A 60-unit, 55+ building is proposed at 550 Reading in Pendleton, replacing a 1964 warehouse. OHFA filings show the roughly $21.8M project would target households earning 30%–70% AMI.

A Cincinnati man was arrested after police say he pointed a gun at a woman during a road‑rage confrontation that ended with her phone broken and criminal charges.

Diana Frey, 66, was indicted in Hamilton County after prosecutors say she siphoned an estimated $300K–$400K from a St. Bernard moving company over eight years. The charges follow a prior federal embezzlement conviction.

Wawa will open a Montgomery Road store in Silverton on May 14, with an 8 a.m. ribbon-cutting and giveaways for early customers.

A brief lockdown at Sands Montessori in Mount Washington was lifted after Cincinnati police negotiated a peaceful surrender. Streets near Coffey and Corbly reopened after officers recovered a firearm.

A Wednesday night fire at La Comedia Dinner Theatre in Springboro forced an evacuation, crews contained the blaze and there were no reported injuries.

A Butler County man pleaded guilty after admitting he stabbed Deputy Mike Farthing at a car fire and told the officer, “This is your unlucky day.” Sentencing is set for June 3.