Ohio's Supreme Court says a homeowner can get $250 for a late mortgage release but bars a pandemic-era class action for 2020 recording delays.

The study found high social media use correlates with loneliness in college students, with over two hours daily linked to increased loneliness. The University of Cincinnati research urges fostering real-world relationships for mental health.

The Ohio House voted to let the Classic Learning Test join the ACT and SAT as an admissions option, passing H.B. 326 and sending the measure to the state Senate. Supporters say it widens choices, critics warn it could deepen equity questions.

The University of Cincinnati's DAAP is collaborating with Cincinnati Metro to revamp the city's bus signage system, aiming to improve user experience.

Sharon Road in Sharonville, Ohio, reopened after a closure, easing local traffic issues. The city communicated with Norfolk Southern to resolve the issue and restore normal traffic flow.

Cincinnati Chili Week runs Feb. 23–Mar. 1 with $5–$7 specials, app-based prizes and event nights across the Tristate. Here’s how to play, which nights to mark and who’s giving back.

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.