A Middletown man was arraigned on a capital charge after two roommates were killed in 2023, families urged no bond as prosecutors described the attack.

Six new leases have added more than 20,000 square feet at the Sawyer Point Building, lifting occupancy after last year’s ownership change. The deals help fill a large vacancy left by a departing tenant.

A Saturday blaze on West Kemper Road left a Colerain Township home damaged, and the occupants escaped and one dog was rescued.

Cloudy mid-40s this morning in Columbus, mostly sunny and 60°F today. A strong storm Tuesday night–Wednesday could bring heavy rain, gusty winds and a quick flip to snow.

The long-empty Forest Fair Mall in Forest Park was razed this week, clearing a roughly 90-acre parcel for planned business and industrial development. Developers say a major tenant is already lined up.

President Trump will stop at Thermo Fisher’s Reading facility to promote TrumpRx and Most‑Favored‑Nation drug‑pricing deals as Ohio heads toward key 2026 races.

Two Cincinnati breweries joined a lawsuit challenging Ohio’s new restrictions on THC beverages, saying the limits will cost jobs and millions in sales.

A Montgomery-area cosmetic surgery landed a Cincinnati woman on life support, and her husband is publicly alleging a medication error as the family seeks answers. A fundraiser and legal counsel are underway.

Two people were hurt in a Friday evening shooting at the Kroger on SR 48 in Maineville. Police say there is no ongoing threat. Investigators were on scene and the store was closed.

Humane Society of Greater Dayton removed 137 animals from a Dayton home after finding overcrowded, unsanitary cages; many of the animals are undergoing medical care.

Police investigated a late-night shooting on Madison Road in Madisonville. The roadway was shut for hours while detectives processed the scene.

Sharonville adopted emergency rules for hookah lounges, requiring permits, closing times and safety measures after safety complaints and a Cincinnati crackdown. The ordinance aims to make enforcement routine rather than reactive.

Showers and thunderstorms likely Saturday afternoon with gusty winds. Expect a messy commute and brief heavy downpours in stronger storms.