Great Parks is planning a 4.75‑mile Oasis Trail from Sawyer Point to the Lunken area, with design work and public outreach set for 2026 and construction targeted for 2029–2030. Funding combines federal, state, local and private grants.

John David Hancock, a Libertarian running in Ohio’s 1st District, was charged after prosecutors say he hit a pedestrian in December and left the scene. Court filings list the injury as serious and elevate the offense.

A burglary call in Franklin Township sparked a police pursuit that ended in Middletown. The driver was arrested and charged with failure to comply.

A man suffered non-life-threatening gunshot injuries on Wednesday in Winton Hills. Police are searching for a suspect last seen on Kings Run Drive.

Cedar Point’s 2026 Gold pass now covers Kings Island and other Midwest parks. Here’s what the new benefits, prices and restrictions mean for local riders.

Thunderdome will add a second Pepp & Dolores and a suburban Eagle at a Deerfield development, expanding its footprint beyond downtown Cincinnati.

Putz’s Creamy Whip will reopen Monday, March 23, returning its classic soft‑serve and foot‑longs to Cincinnati’s West Side. The family‑run stand has stood on West Fork Road since 1938.

Widespread fog this morning will lift by mid-morning, showers and a window for strong storms are expected Thursday evening. Plan for slow commutes and gusty winds later this week.

A Koch Foods plant fire in Fairfield, Ohio, resulted in the death of Griffin Darrow due to smoke inhalation and left others injured. OSHA is investigating.

Fourth graders at Normandy Elementary in Washington Township explored tech used in law enforcement with the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, including a drone and robot.

CAVA will open at Oakley Station (3356 Madison Rd) and has signs in Kenwood, joining other national fast-casual openings in Cincinnati.

An Avondale woman was sentenced after pleading guilty to felonious assault in a July crash that injured three toddlers, one child may face permanent disability.

Cincinnati police say suspects stole a running Acura with two children inside at 2507 W. Clifton Ave. The children later exited and investigators are seeking tips.