Elly De La Cruz became the first MLB shortstop since 1900 with five homers and five steals through Cincinnati’s first 16 games, mixing rare power and speed.

CPS’s Project Connect will open a 12‑space Safe Sleep Lot at Taft Elementary on April 30 to give families living in cars a secure overnight spot and faster shelter referrals.

The Westwood plan pairs new affordable units with preservation and streetscape projects across Cincinnati's largest neighborhood. Community groups say nonprofit-owned lots are already moving toward development.

A Butler County grand jury indicted Victoria Ashley Hill on one count of aggravated arson after investigators say a Feb. 21 Curtis Street fire endangered seven apartment residents.

Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week runs April 20–26 with 50+ restaurants offering $26–$56 three-course menus; $1 from each meal benefits Cincinnati Children’s.

Gov. DeWine and the Department of Children and Youth are consolidating 13 regional 211 providers into a statewide, 24/7 helpline that will cover all 88 Ohio counties by June.

City data presented to council show a roughly 48% drop in speeding on streets with new traffic‑calming measures, with big declines on Beechmont and Warsaw. Officials say more projects are planned this year.

Geanetta O’Brien, 55, died after a two-vehicle crash at SR‑741 and Austin Boulevard on April 12. State troopers say she ran a red light and was struck, the investigation is ongoing.

Cincinnati police are searching for Cortez Nelson after an April 3 incident in which a person was pushed into traffic and hospitalized with serious injuries.

Cincinnati police are searching for 67-year-old Ricky Duncan after an April 11 stabbing in Mount Auburn that left a victim with serious leg injuries. Authorities ask anyone with tips to call Crime Stoppers.

Ohio will ban synthetic kratom compounds statewide May 14 while natural kratom leaf remains under review. The rule targets engineered derivatives like 7‑OH.

Coterie Lounge & Café says a family‑friendly drag queen story hour will proceed on Thursday after online criticism, the owner says tickets sold out and safety plans are in place.

Bomb-detection teams and K‑9 units swept Beavercreek’s Mall at Fairfield Commons after a phoned bomb threat. Police later declared the property safe and continue investigating.