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Crowds of teens clashed across the riverfront Friday night while Cincinnati’s $380K juvenile curfew centers went unused, prompting new questions about logistics and cost.
A Clinton County pastor was sentenced to 15 years after pleading guilty to unlawful sexual contact with a minor. The judge said the defendant showed “no remorse.”
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Police and animal‑control crews in Franklin are trying to corral a roughly 150‑pound farm hog spotted near Route 123 and I‑75. Officials warn drivers to slow down and not to chase or feed the animal.
An eight-week federal probe in Dayton led to 47 federal charges and the seizure of 176 firearms, officials say. The sweep exposed ties into Cincinnati.
Food & Drinks in ...
Houston's Shipley Donuts will open in Cincinnati under a three-unit franchise deal; the first store is expected in Q1 2027.
Weather & Environment in ...
Clear and mild Tuesday with a high near 80°F. Showers and thunderstorms are possible Thursday–Saturday, with Friday the day to watch.
A Hamilton County judge gave Daisha Phillips two years after she admitted to abusing her 4‑ and 5‑year‑old children. The court barred contact and the judge wrote "no mercy" on the case card.
Politics & Govt in ...
The Direct Express card program is switching banks and issuing new Fifth Third–branded debit cards; payments and schedules won’t change but recipients should confirm mailing addresses.
Local agencies say families sleeping outside in Hamilton County jumped from 11 to more than 300; the coordinating nonprofit is scaling shelter diversion and predictive eviction prevention.
A man was rushed to the hospital with life‑threatening injuries after a shooting on Butterwick Drive in Colerain Township; investigators are working the scene.
A Westwood man is charged with strangulation and felonious assault after an alleged attack in Walnut Hills.
A 74-year-old woman was struck and killed on I-75 near Monroe early Sunday, troopers say. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating.
Four people died in separate shootings across Cincinnati this weekend as police investigate multiple active scenes and ask the public for tips.
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