Cincinnati is competing to host the Sundance Film Festival, vying against Boulder and current hosts Park City and Salt Lake City. At the same time, Mayor Pureval is pitching the city's merits, including its film industry potential and inclusivity.

Cincinnati marked MLK Day with events honoring the civil rights leader, including a tribute to the Black Music Walk of Fame, a commemorative march, and Black Empowerment Day at the Museum Center, which emphasized community unity and African American history.

The American Sign Museum seeks to restore the Frisch’s Mainliner sign, launching a GoFundMe for $50,000 with additional plans for a local oral history project.

Hamilton issues winter guidelines: remove cars for plowing, don't shovel snow onto streets, and use caution around snowplows. Utility disconnections have been paused, warming centers are open, and residents are urged to protect their pets.

The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center unveils an exhibit on Emmett Till and his mother, focusing on their legacy and the impact of racial violence.

A winter storm has led Rumpke to postpone Monday waste collection in the Tri-State area to Tuesday, shifting the week's schedule. They prioritize personnel safety and have also closed facilities on Monday.

Cincinnati families are affected by a New Year's Eve tragedy in New Orleans, with community leader Reverend Peterson Mingo and others sharing their connections and relief.

Cincinnati hospitals celebrated the arrival of the first babies of 2025, including Baby Boy Hayes at Bethesda North Hospital at midnight and other newborns shortly after at local hospitals.

Myles Ahead Animal Sanctuary in Ohio rescued 18 puppies from a suspected hoarding situation and is now seeking community support for fostering and resources.

Mother of Christ Church in Winton Hills held its final Mass, ending nearly 80 years of service to the Black Catholic community. The church's closure will impact local community support services.

Anderson Towne Center Starbucks employees joined a national strike to protest the company's labor practices and seek better wages and a more respectful work environment.

The Cincinnati community will hold a graveside service for poet Nikki Giovanni on December 19, her influence in literature and civil rights is honored.

Robert Weidle, the beloved Cincinnati Zoo Santa for over 17 years, unexpectedly passed away, leaving a grieving community to honor his memory and legacy.