Franklin won a $1M state brownfield grant to remove contaminated soil and install vapor mitigation at the old paper mill, clearing the way for mixed‑use downtown redevelopment.

Cincinnati police are searching for Raniya Delaney after a May 2 Avondale incident in which a man was struck and hospitalized; Crime Stoppers released a photo seeking tips.

Hamilton’s Planning Commission approved zoning changes that would allow recreational marijuana retailers; City Council has a first reading on June 10 and could vote June 24.

A free Thursday-night concert series returns May 21–Sept. 10 with 17 weeks of local bands, food vendors and beer gardens on the Cincinnati riverfront.

The Army told Cincinnati organizers it won't field a female color guard at an Eden Park dedication, citing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's policy. Organizers call it a setback but plan to press on.

Showers and thunderstorms likely Saturday late morning into early afternoon with gusty winds and brief heavy rain possible.

Phase 2 of Riverfront Commons opens, extending the riverwalk and drawing an OKI funding commitment for design and next steps.

A Sharonville man was indicted on 12 counts alleging he photographed a minor and possessed child sexual material. He is due back in court on May 22.

Police and the Hamilton County coroner were at a Green Township home Friday in a death investigation; nearby Oak Hills schools were briefly placed in soft lockdown.

Cincinnati police cleared three West Price Hill schools after a reported shooting threat; authorities say details remain under investigation.

A wrong‑way driver set off a four‑vehicle crash on northbound I‑75 near Sharonville on May 15; two people were airlifted to UC Medical Center with life‑threatening injuries.

A sold-out Play It Forward event brought donors and neighbors together to fund a rebuilt, more accessible 1,000 Hands Playground after the Nov. 1, 2024 bridge fire.

Clear start this morning with a slight chance of afternoon showers. Showers and thunderstorms are likely Saturday, with highs returning to the upper 80s and near 90 by Monday.