A $2.8M NIH award — the largest federal grant in Xavier’s history — will boost labs, faculty startup funds and student research as the university builds a new medical college.

Detonating cord and blasting caps were found in a Ross Township home; Butler County bomb techs removed and safely destroyed the items.

Florida-born Keke's Breakfast Cafe is eyeing Dayton for its first Ohio location as the chain ramps up a Midwest expansion. Local reporting marks Dayton as the brand's first Ohio stop.

Blue Ash announced new security rules for the Red, White & Blue Ash celebration: no unaccompanied minors, fenced perimeters and clear‑bag checks after last year’s fireworks panic.

Zaxby's has signed a development agreement to open three to four Cincinnati-area restaurants as part of a wider Ohio expansion.

A six‑hour SWAT standoff in Colerain Township ended when officers forced entry and arrested a man, the woman held at gunpoint, escaped unharmed.

A 10,500-sq-ft strip anchored by Skyline Chicken Chili is planned near Norwood's former Paycor HQ, adding five tenant spaces and new dining options by 2027.

A person was shot Friday on East University Avenue in Corryville, police detained a suspect and the victim was taken to the hospital. Investigators are still working the scene.

VV The Italian Experience opened a second spot at CVG Concourse B near Gate B17, bringing Puglian pasta, piadina and pastries to travelers. The Mount Lookout café now has an all-day airport outpost.

Sal Stewart's two three‑run homers powered Cincinnati to an 8‑3 win and left him with a rookie stat line OptaSTATS says hasn't been matched since 1920.

Fairfield is moving ahead with a roughly $12M Marsh Park makeover that adds trails, docks and a 6,000‑sq‑ft restaurant — neighbors are organizing a petition for a November vote.

Elly De La Cruz became the first MLB shortstop since 1900 with five homers and five steals through Cincinnati’s first 16 games, mixing rare power and speed.

Cincinnati police are searching for 67-year-old Ricky Duncan after an April 11 stabbing in Mount Auburn that left a victim with serious leg injuries. Authorities ask anyone with tips to call Crime Stoppers.