A federal suit by former UC journalism chair Brian Calfano alleges administrators coached students to make false harassment claims after a DEI hiring dispute.

City council members have advanced a plan to seed a housing reparations program with $5 million, targeting 15 historically impacted Cincinnati neighborhoods. The measure asks staff to design eligibility and reporting rules ahead of a March 4 vote.

A Hamilton man arrested on a misdemeanor remained jailed after ICE placed a detainer despite a posted bond, family says he has TPS and plans a rally.

A Cleveland Fed analysis finds young college grads are taking longer to land first jobs as employers shift toward skills‑based hiring and postings dip.

Jonathan Barber, 54, was arrested in Fairfield Township and indicted on 34 felony counts tied to child pornography. He remains in Butler County Jail awaiting his first court appearance.

A new district forecast warns of a $101 million cash shortfall by 2030 and raises the prospect of a levy or deeper cuts as Ohio tax rules change.

The Little Miami board voted 4-1 to remove a 'Hate Has No Home Here' poster, reigniting debate about faith, parental-rights rules and student safety. Tensions at the Feb. 25 meeting drew legal and political questions.

A Hamilton County judge on Feb. 26 sentenced Marques Brown to 32 years to life for the 2024 Colerain Township killing of Devintre Gill. Brown had a 2012 manslaughter plea as a teen.

Patchy morning fog will slow Friday's commute in Cincinnati before sunshine and highs near 60°F. A possible Sunday–Monday wintry mix could affect travel.

LSI Industries will acquire Atlanta-based Royston Group for $325 million, adding roughly 900 employees and expanding its retail-display business. The deal lifts pro‑forma revenue toward $864M.

The city pushed an outside review of Police Chief Teresa Theetge to March 31 as outside counsel continues interviews, officials say the second extension adds no new cost.

A South Fairmount BP attendant helped smother flames after a man caught fire at a pump around 6:30 a.m. The victim was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. Investigators are probing the cause.

A bipartisan pair of Ohio bills would create a state hate‑crime law and expand penalties for politically motivated crimes. Republicans are split over who gets protection and whether motive should change punishment.