An 80-year-old Silverton woman says an online romance cost her more than $80,000 and left her suicidal. Officials say romance scams remain a growing threat and list steps to report them.

Leasing surged and big-block deals have pushed Cincinnati’s industrial vacancy toward national lows, squeezing available warehouse space and lifting rents.

Yayoi Kusama’s pumpkin Infinity Mirror Room arrives at the Cincinnati Art Museum July 17–Oct. 18, 2026. Timed $17 tickets and strict visitor rules will apply.

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.

West Chester police are searching for a man they say killed his ex‑girlfriend’s puppy and assaulted two people. Authorities say the suspect is wanted on animal‑cruelty and assault charges.

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.

Kings Island revives Phantom Theater with Phantom Theater: Opening Nightmare — an interactive, family-friendly dark ride that blends animatronics, spellbound flashlights and 26 immersive scenes. Season passholders get a preview the day before opening.

A second suspect has been arrested in the downtown drive‑by that killed Justin Johnson, his family says they will mark his birthday each year. Police say two brothers are charged.

A one‑punch attack in Urbana left a man unresponsive and airlifted to Miami Valley Hospital. Authorities arrested a suspect and are investigating.

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.

Cincinnati Public Schools told families that an out‑of‑town officer who said they worked for ICE visited several schools for wellness checks, the district says no students had direct contact.

An Ansonia volunteer firefighter has been charged with aggravated murder and arson after prosecutors say a house fire exposed the body of longtime coach Ericka Kramer. The arrest has rattled the small community as investigators continue their probe.

A new Ohio dashboard shows roughly 25% of students were chronically absent last year. State officials say weekly school-level data should help communities act faster.