A fire and explosion at Koch Foods in Fairfield led to a shelter-in-place order and two injuries, with the Butler County Sheriff's ERS Team and GCHMU responding effectively.

Butler County bomb squad investigated a reported explosive device left by a former tenant in Hamilton, finding no explosives after a thorough inspection.

The University of Cincinnati's DAAP acquired a state-of-the-art digital knitting machine, boosting its textile innovation capabilities and student education in fashion design.

A study highlighted by The Canton Repository suggests law enforcement officers have a higher risk of diseases leading to earlier mortality, including heart disease and cancer. Local departments are creating wellness programs in response.

Chef Makoto Okuwa will open Suzu at Madison Square in May — a 6,000-square-foot contemporary Japanese restaurant with a 12-seat Edo-style omakase counter.

A Bell County man was indicted on a first‑degree fetal homicide charge and arrested in Cumberland Gap. He is being held in Claiborne County Jail pending extradition.

Blue Ash-based Range USA is investing about $27M to open three new ranges and retail stores in 2026 after a record 2025. The openings will deepen its Midwest and Southern footprint.

A Cincinnati developer and brewery owner bought the Oskamp Mansion and adjoining senior‑care buildings in Westwood, handing a long‑idle campus to a private buyer and kicking off preservation and redevelopment questions.

Epic Entertainment opens this week in the former Xscape cinema at Northgate Mall, bringing go-karts, trampolines and a rope course to a nine‑acre parcel bought for $1.8M.

Dense fog and near‑freezing temps shrouded Columbus on Monday morning, NWS warns of near‑zero visibility and slick bridges.

Dense fog will reduce visibility Monday morning and create slick spots on elevated roadways. Temperatures rebound into the 50s today and near 68°F by midweek.

The Hamilton Police Department praised their School Resource Officers on social media for their role in enhancing school safety and supporting students.

A GOP-backed bill would require doctors to deliver a state-scripted liability warning about mifepristone and collect signed certification, splitting supporters and medical groups.