A Batavia Township man got five years' probation and a long restitution plan after pleading guilty in an Amazon storefront scam that left dozens of investors short. The deal requires multi‑year payments but will not fully cover reported losses.

Western & Southern paid $10M to acquire the Cincinnati Masonic Center and Taft Theatre, placing the historic downtown venue under local corporate ownership.

Fog clears by mid-morning; sunshine pushes highs near 86°F. Air Quality Alert is in effect through tonight.

A tropical Lesser Frigatebird was spotted at Sippo Lake near Canton, drawing birders and likely marking Ohio’s first reported sighting. Photos and checklists helped confirm the report.

Gov. DeWine has ordered state troopers to protect both gubernatorial nominees as campaigns ramp up, a move tied to recent security worries and a proposed $10M fund.

Baru, the downtown izakaya‑style sushi and cocktail spot, closed Monday; owners say they will shift operations to nearby Vintage on Race. The decision was announced on the restaurant's website.

Sen. Louis Blessing’s SB382 would put many statewide and congressional candidates on a single primary ballot; backers tout broader participation while critics warn of gaming and higher costs.

A HOME report finds nearly half of secret‑shop tests in Greater Cincinnati showed disability discrimination; common problems include parking and rent‑date rules. Advocates want more training and enforcement.

A stolen-vehicle pursuit early Wednesday closed the westbound Norwood Lateral as four suspects fled into woods near Highland Avenue while police used drones and a K‑9.

Republic National Distributing will close three Ohio facilities, eliminating more than 50 jobs as the distributor pursues market sales and asset transfers.

A Warren County grand jury indicted 54-year-old Erik Lake on 100 counts alleging possession of child sexual abuse material from 2020–2025; he’s due in court June 18.

A person was found dead after a search warrant tied to an ICAC probe at the 2300 block of Erie Avenue; detectives are seeking tips.

Sunny and warm through Friday in Cincinnati. Showers and storms return Saturday night into Sunday with about a 50% chance.