The former leader of Middletown’s visitors bureau faces misdemeanor charges after an audit found missing records and alleged $2,819 in unauthorized debit-card purchases.

Lee's Famous Recipe moved into a 2,389‑sq‑ft Franklin restaurant on Commerce Center Drive, replacing its East Second Street spot ahead of a June 1 grand opening.

Cincinnati police responded Wednesday night to a reported shooting near Polar and Linn in the West End. Investigators say no injuries or suspect have been confirmed as District 1 detectives process the scene.

A new hotel bar in Montgomery is pouring classic cocktails with mid‑century style and a roomy patio. Expect Sidecars, Old Fashioneds and inventive mocktails.

A new grab-and-go market from All the Ingredients will open in downtown Loveland on June 5, offering sandwiches, pantry goods and locally made products.

UC cut the ribbon on a new imaging R&D center that pairs university clinicians with GE HealthCare engineers to speed MRI innovation.

A jury rejected a self‑defense claim and sentenced Shawn Byrd to 21 years to life for the 2024 Over‑the‑Rhine killing of Paris Blye.

Dense fog trims visibility across Cincinnati this morning; advisory runs until 10:00 AM EDT. Expect sun and highs near 810F after the fog lifts.

An 18‑year‑old from Veneta, Oregon, was federally charged after a string of swatting calls that forced dozens of Ohio schools into lockdown. Investigators say he admitted involvement to the FBI and is due in court June 12.

Police briefly locked down Western Hills and Dater high schools after an aggravated menacing call near the campus. Officers later lifted the alert and said there was no active threat.

Ohio Equal Rights is staffing Pride events statewide as volunteers race to collect 442,958 valid signatures needed for each of two proposed constitutional amendments. Organizers have until July 1 to file.

Family Dollar has closed 28 Ohio locations since July 2025, trimming the chain's footprint and leaving gaps in neighborhood shopping across several cities.

MidLine is a $21M, 57‑unit affordable housing project planned for Vine Street in Clifton Heights. Developers expect a financing close in the coming weeks. The State of Ohio has pledged roughly $1.4M toward the deal.