Clear morning, warm afternoon with scattered storms. Strong cold front Saturday brings heavier rain and a sharp cooldown.

Hamilton City Council approved a tax incentive on April 15 that clears the way to convert the Mueller Building into a roughly $50M hotel. The vote unlocks financing and preservation steps for a long‑planned downtown rehab.

Police say a 2016 Nissan Maxima (OH JCA8999) was stolen from the 3800 block of Dunloe Ave. Detectives are seeking tips and camera footage.

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.

CPS’s Project Connect will open a 12‑space Safe Sleep Lot at Taft Elementary on April 30 to give families living in cars a secure overnight spot and faster shelter referrals.

The Westwood plan pairs new affordable units with preservation and streetscape projects across Cincinnati's largest neighborhood. Community groups say nonprofit-owned lots are already moving toward development.

A Butler County grand jury indicted Victoria Ashley Hill on one count of aggravated arson after investigators say a Feb. 21 Curtis Street fire endangered seven apartment residents.

Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week runs April 20–26 with 50+ restaurants offering $26–$56 three-course menus; $1 from each meal benefits Cincinnati Children’s.

Gov. DeWine and the Department of Children and Youth are consolidating 13 regional 211 providers into a statewide, 24/7 helpline that will cover all 88 Ohio counties by June.

City data presented to council show a roughly 48% drop in speeding on streets with new traffic‑calming measures, with big declines on Beechmont and Warsaw. Officials say more projects are planned this year.

Geanetta O’Brien, 55, died after a two-vehicle crash at SR‑741 and Austin Boulevard on April 12. State troopers say she ran a red light and was struck, the investigation is ongoing.

Cincinnati police are searching for Cortez Nelson after an April 3 incident in which a person was pushed into traffic and hospitalized with serious injuries.

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.