A Hamilton County judge gave the defense one week to name a new expert as Rodney Hinton Jr.'s April trial for the killing of Deputy Larry Henderson remains on schedule. The ruling follows a last‑minute change by the defense over who would testify.

The man accused of firing into a downtown restaurant returns to court Friday as his lawyers request a judge‑only trial and prosecutors point to ballistics evidence.

A new Over-the-Rhine tattoo shop was shut and its lease terminated after social posts linked the business to Nazi imagery.

Kroger is trimming its Little Clinic network, including three walk‑in sites in Greater Cincinnati, as the chain shutters Georgia clinics and refocuses operations.

Historic cold left multiple boats sunk or taking on water in Cincinnati marinas, dock crews and technicians say frozen pumps and cracked fittings are likely causes.

A driver died early Friday after losing control and striking a utility pole at Millville Avenue and Mencella Drive in Hanover Township. Deputies say speed and alcohol are suspected and the coroner has not released the driver's name.

City attorneys filed suit asking a judge to close the In Between Tavern, saying the downtown bar has been tied to repeated violence after an October shooting. The move uses Cincinnati’s chronic‑nuisance rules and could trigger a fast court hearing.

Federal investigators say a shipping container in Akron held roughly 68 pounds of suspected drugs and an AR‑15. One person faces federal distribution charges ahead of a hearing next week.

A West Chester preschool worker is charged with assault after police say she shoved a coworker at a Crème de la Crème center, triggering a panic alarm.

Sunny morning gives way to a blustery Friday; gusts may reach the 30s–40s mph in places. A chance of light snow — under an inch — is possible Sunday.

Larry Hook announced he will step down July 31 after a tense contract fight and years of board disputes. The move leaves a short window for the district to plan leadership next steps.

Brown County officials visited Fayetteville High School to discuss the risks of impaired driving and conducted interactive simulations to demonstrate the effects of substance use on driving abilities.

Video shows dozens of students inside a North College Hill Kroger damaging merchandise and injuring a shopper as police moved in to restore order.