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A 21-year-old was arrested after allegedly stealing two drinks from a Winton Road UDF and brandishing a firearm at an employee. Surveillance from a nearby Skyline Chili helped police identify and arrest him.
Former Bearcats guard Kerr Kriisa was arrested by the FBI and is being held in Lexington as authorities seek extradition in a reported multimillion-dollar fraud probe. A court hearing is scheduled next week.
Police released photos after three women allegedly stole from a JCPenney and pepper-sprayed a loss‑prevention worker. Detectives are asking anyone with tips to call.
Weather & Environment in ...
Patchy fog this morning, then likely storms and heavy downpours today. Heat index near 100°F and an Air Quality Alert mean limit strenuous outdoor activity.
A man faces a first‑degree assault charge after deputies say he struck another man with his vehicle at a Brownsville apartment complex. The suspect was arrested after a traffic stop in Chalybeate.
Court filings say a Cincinnati man walked into traffic nude and allegedly reached for an officer's stun gun; he now faces aggravated robbery and related counts.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
Ohio's melanoma incidence is above the national average, and dermatologists say Gen Z's tanning plus online sunscreen myths are a dangerous mix.
A Cincinnati woman faces child endangerment charges after a 3‑year‑old was left alone in a running SUV outside a Harrison Avenue Kohl's.
Real Estate & Development in ...
East Walnut Hills' community development corporation is under contract to acquire the controversial Hoffman School site, potentially blocking a planned $67M apartment project.
Patchy fog and a Heat Advisory greet Cincinnati on Saturday, July 4. Highs near 94°F with pop-up storms possible this afternoon.
A Columbus man was arrested this week in the Oct. 17, 1985 killing of John Warren, according to court papers and local reports. Authorities say the indictment ties the death to a robbery.
A midday shooting on Dutch Colony Drive left one person with non-life-threatening injuries while police investigate. Details remain limited as detectives canvass the scene.
Live wires down closed Burns Ave between Durrell and East Mills, the local fire department said. Residents were urged to avoid the block until crews clear the hazard.
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