A two-alarm blaze erupted on the 1300 block of A P Jones Street in Northside Wednesday; officials said injuries and damage were still being assessed.

A Clermont County grand jury indicted Alvis Franklin Williams on a fifth‑degree theft charge after the New Richmond Junior Lions reported suspected misappropriation; the league says it has tightened controls.

A person with a gunshot wound arrived at UC Medical Center in the pre-dawn hours; Cincinnati police and ShotSpotter are investigating.

Unions hailed a $40M boost for first‑responder mental‑health care; state records show the money is in law but agencies must still set rules to pay claims.

The Ohio House approved "Katelyn's Law" Wednesday, removing time limits for moving or concealing human remains and creating a new felony aimed at closing a legal gap. The bill now heads to the Ohio Senate.

A West End man was arrested after investigators say he messaged minors on TikTok and possessed graphic images; federal and local detectives are investigating.

Xavier’s lab‑school shakeup and a new CPS training program have Cincinnati rethinking how it will keep producing Montessori teachers.

Milford’s downtown splash pad was closed after parents reported dangerously slippery surfaces and falls. City crews are scheduled to make safety fixes before reopening.

A muggy morning gives way to highs near 91°F and a heat index near 100. Scattered storms this afternoon, and a larger line is expected tonight.

Break‑ins, a court‑ordered closure and a foreclosure fight have left Ludlow Avenue's businesses scrambling. Historic charm hasn't shielded Clifton from modern financial strains.

Butler County deputy and FOP president Jasen Hatfield sued Prosecutor Mike Gmoser, alleging retaliation after a LinkedIn post and placement on a newly formalized officer-credibility list.

Walmart and P&G are investing $10.8M in Cincinnati’s Matthew 25: Ministries to add laundry and shower trailers and expand disaster response nationwide.

A Cincinnati mother says her 9-year-old was attacked on a school bus and returned with serious facial injuries. She blames the driver and the contractor and plans to press charges.