Investigative demolition has started inside the Art Deco Lunken terminal as crews prep the building for a boutique hotel, restaurant and event spaces.

Hamilton County recorded 194 overdose deaths in 2025, the fewest in more than a decade, the coroner says. Officials warn new synthetic opioids and supply risk remain.

A new CASPR scorecard gives Ohio a poor grade on online‑gambling safety and estimates about $533 million a year flows out of the state to out‑of‑state betting apps.

Chef Jordan Anthony‑Brown temporarily reopens The Aperture as a weekday barbecue pop‑up in Walnut Hills with soft openings Thursday and Friday and limited lunch hours to follow.

A federal judge sentenced Quinell Hadden to 18 years for running a cartel‑linked fentanyl network that prosecutors say moved hundreds of kilograms of drugs.

Flood Watch through early afternoon with repeated heavy showers. Expect wet roads and spot flooding, MSD warns of possible sewer backups.

An emergency Sardinia council meeting was adjourned after allegations against the police chief and a lieutenant. Mayor Ashlie Webster asked for an internal audit and a third‑party review.

A bipartisan Senate bill would create statewide referral teams, telehealth peer support and initial funding to link mothers who screen positive for perinatal behavioral health conditions to care.

USDA approved Ohio’s request to bar soda and pop purchases with SNAP, set to begin Oct. 1, 2026. State officials cite health goals while advocates warn of costs and stigma.

Butler County deputies posted a 'Warrant Wednesday' bulletin seeking 30‑year‑old Brandon Selmon, wanted on a felony DUI. The sheriff's office asked residents to send tips.

Indian Hill High and Middle School was evacuated on Wednesday after a potential bomb threat. Authorities secured the campus and say all students and staff are safe.

Two teens told police a North College Hill man gave them marijuana, groped them and fired shots as they fled. He now faces multiple charges.

Allied Van Lines data show Ohio had a modest net outflow in 2025 as movers favored mid‑sized Sun Belt and Western metros over some Ohio metros. The shifts show up across Columbus, Cincinnati and Cleveland.