Bomb technicians briefly closed streets near the Hamilton County Juvenile Court after a suspicious package was found; officials cleared the scene shortly after 9 a.m.

A man was hurt in an early-morning stabbing at a downtown bus stop; police say the victim ran to a bank for help and details remain limited.

The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that school districts cannot appeal valuations for properties they don't own, narrowing a tool some districts used to raise local revenue.

Court documents and a wanted posting say Troy Stevens threatened a man with a racial slur and is wanted for stealing a PNC debit card and withdrawing $1,139.

Neighbors are split as North Avondale faces a June 5 Planning Commission vote on a proposed local historic district.

Public records show Iris Roley's sons listed estimated earnings topping $130k each across 14 months of part‑time work, renewing scrutiny of city contracting as officials balance the budget.

Patchy river-valley fog will clear to mostly sunny skies with highs near 80°F. Breezy Saturday with gusts up to 30 mph; dry through next week.

Fricker's has closed its Mason restaurant after 13 years. The company directed customers to nearby North College Hill and Middletown locations.

Two children were found barefoot and alone on Beechmont Avenue; a Mt. Washington man now faces child‑endangering charges. Court papers reviewed by Local 12 provide details.

Beginning June 1, Hamilton County Juvenile Court will add pre‑trial steps — library card, rec center/YMCA membership and recent grades — to connect kids with local supports.

Core Spaces has withdrawn from a nearly 2,000‑bed Uptown Cincinnati project at Vine and East McMillan, leaving a large, long‑planned site beside UC in limbo. The departure complicates a major near‑campus housing proposal.

Three people who pleaded guilty in a Corryville pizza beating are due for sentencing May 28; two co-defendants are set for bench trials. Prosecutors say video exists but hasn't been shown in court.

Taco Works will celebrate its new outdoor patio with live music and one-hour specials at its Sharonville location. The short event aims to spotlight the patio debut.