A 69-year-old motorcyclist died after his Harley left the road on Eden Road in Lewis Township, troopers say the bike struck a ditch and overturned. The crash is under investigation.

Cincinnati’s 911 center has been named an Accredited Center of Excellence for police dispatch after years of protocol and training upgrades following a 2018 tragedy.

Five puppies were found tied inside a box outside the Clark County SPCA in Springfield; the shelter is seeking tips and donations.

Wawa will open a Montgomery Road store in Silverton on May 14, with an 8 a.m. ribbon-cutting and giveaways for early customers.

Women Helping Women opened a new Cincinnati call center so advocates can take hotline calls in person, aiming to speed hospital and 911 responses as demand climbs. The hub will consolidate dispatch for hospitals and police across the region.

Court records show a 31-year-old Forest Park man was arrested after investigators say Snapchat data allegedly contained explicit images of a minor.

A brief lockdown at Sands Montessori in Mount Washington was lifted after Cincinnati police negotiated a peaceful surrender. Streets near Coffey and Corbly reopened after officers recovered a firearm.

St. Louis developers filed to rezone three parcels for a mixed‑use village center next to the massive Glen Este apartment redevelopment in Union Township. The application joins retail and housing with sidewalks and public hearings set for May.

Fog this morning gives way to a warm afternoon and a chance of evening storms. Plan for gusty winds and brief heavy rain during the commute.

The Reds will honor Brandon Phillips, Aaron Harang, Reggie Sanders and Lou Piniella this weekend with museum meet‑and‑greets, an on‑field induction and a gala. Expect fireworks, giveaways and a Xavier tie‑in as the city marks the class of 2026.

Wyoming City Schools were placed on lockdown Thursday after police activity was reported nearby. The precautionary measure secured campuses while authorities gathered information.

A Senate committee unanimously advanced House Bill 359 — the Joshua Alert — which would require immediate statewide notices when minors with developmental disabilities go missing. Supporters point to drowning and elopement data to argue faster alerts save lives.

A 71-year-old Trinity Transportation driver in Toledo pulled a bus full of students over and was later found intoxicated, police say an investigation is underway.