Light morning rain gives way to a warm, mostly sunny afternoon with a high near 78°F. Friday night into Saturday brings the next best chance for heavier storms.

Detonating cord and blasting caps were found in a Ross Township home; Butler County bomb techs removed and safely destroyed the items.

The team behind Alfio’s Buon Cibo will convert the former Senate storefront at Summit Park into D'Oro, an upscale Italian‑Argentinian concept aiming for a fall debut pending city approval.

Florida-born Keke's Breakfast Cafe is eyeing Dayton for its first Ohio location as the chain ramps up a Midwest expansion. Local reporting marks Dayton as the brand's first Ohio stop.

Asian Food Fest returns April 25–26 to Court Street Plaza with new vendors, a third stage and an all‑Asian drag show closing Saturday night.

Skyline Chili says its Fountain Square restaurant will open in the summer after crews push back a planned spring launch while finishing the former March First fit‑out.

UC has issued an RFQ for a $105M Holmes Hospital renovation to house the College of Nursing, responses are due April 21.

New Richmond heads to the May 5 ballot on a five‑year, 8‑mill school levy as officials warn lost power‑plant revenue and a state fiscal plan force steep cuts. Voters are split.

Over 71 acres beside Mill Creek and the Miami–Erie Canal path will be preserved and transferred to MetroParks of Butler County for conservation and recreation.

Cool morning followed by a warm, breezy afternoon in Cincinnati. Chance of showers and a few storms after midnight into Wednesday.

Blue Ash announced new security rules for the Red, White & Blue Ash celebration: no unaccompanied minors, fenced perimeters and clear‑bag checks after last year’s fireworks panic.

Summerfair returns to Coney Island May 29–31 with 340+ juried artists, a Gourmet Arts area and a limited‑edition Cincy Hat collaboration. Advance tickets are available.

Sen. Shane Wilkin introduced SCR20 urging Congress to reform NEPA, the Clean Water Act and the Endangered Species Act. The nonbinding measure would push for faster permits for mines, pipelines and power projects.