A national Urban Librarians Unite survey found nearly seven in 10 urban library workers experienced abuse; Cincinnati staff say fights, gun scares and near-misses mirror that trend.

A Forest Park man drew a 21‑years‑to‑life sentence Monday after prosecutors say he shot an 18‑year‑old on his porch while the teen's young brother watched.

A Cincinnati driver faces child‑endangering charges after police say four children ages 2–6 were found unrestrained following a May 30 crash; no one was hospitalized.

A Fairfield Township man was sentenced to nine years after a Dec. 21 crash on River Road that killed three people, including a 10-year-old.

A 27-year-old was injured in an early-morning shooting near Lakota Pointe Townhomes. Deputies say the shooter fled and the victim is expected to recover.

A 51-year-old Maineville woman died after her car overturned on Mason-Morrow-Millgrove Road Sunday evening. Troopers say she was not wearing a seat belt and the crash is under investigation.

A Cincinnati driver faces two child‑endangering charges after police say she passed out at the wheel and crashed while two children were in the backseat.

Court filings say a Cincinnati man allegedly smashed into stores and caused thousands in repairs during a three-month theft spree. The case is now pending in municipal court.

Two cars burned in the underground garage at Queen's Tower in East Price Hill, sending smoke into the high-rise; firefighters contained the blaze and residents were allowed back.

A Mississippi man has been charged after a stabbing at the Red Roof Inn in Sharonville left two people hospitalized; police say the dispute appears isolated.

An Elmwood Place teen appeared in court Saturday, accused of firing into a group and attacking a 15-year-old. He faces felonious assault and aggravated riot charges.

Court filings allege a Cincinnati man fired at two juvenile victims from his bedroom window on May 29. He was arrested and faces multiple felony counts.

Local realtors say scammers are cloning real home photos to create fake Miami Valley rental listings and collect deposits. Verify owners and report suspicious posts.