An Adams County man was sentenced to 17–22.5 years after pleading guilty in the suffocation death of his girlfriend’s 2‑year‑old. The toddler’s mother still faces murder and other charges.

Federal officials say Chinese citizens and two China-based companies were indicted over alleged shipments of chemicals used to make fentanyl, a move tied to the wider "Operation Box Cutter" probe.

A Hamilton man was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to producing child pornography, prosecutors say, victims included girls as young as 8.

Republic Wire opened a 311,867‑sq‑ft West Chester headquarters and distribution center that doubles its regional footprint and includes rooftop solar, major upgrades and an enterprise‑zone abatement.

A 10-year, 27,839-square-foot lease at Wilmington Plaza turned a vacant anchor into an expanded Clothes That Work hub, boosting services for job seekers. The deal won a regional impact award.

A Batavia Village council member was arrested after deputies say a dispute during a public meeting turned physical. Bond was set at $7,500 and a protection-order hearing is scheduled.

Cincinnati Children’s won a $3M JobsOhio grant to fund 100 high‑paying research and technical jobs tied to its Innovation District expansion.

Family members say missing signage and a high‑speed T‑bone killed UC nursing student Carlie Berry and are pressing prosecutors to add charges tied to her death. They held vigils and asked a judge to act.

Nearly eight months after Chrishonda Wynn was killed in Over‑the‑Rhine, her father says police are still searching and he’s renewing his plea for tips.

Dennis Cummings is pitching the former Rusconi space at 126 W. Sixth St., highlighting its proximity to the new Elm Street Plaza and an $800M Convention District overhaul.

Broken glass and smashed car windows lined Livingston Street after cars were vandalized during an FC Cincinnati match, residents told Local 12.

Fort Thomas will keep schools open as a make‑up day on May 19, placing students and voters at the same sites and raising concerns about long lines and safety during the primary.

An early-morning shooting in Westwood left a man wounded and hospitalized. Cincinnati police say no arrests have been made as the investigation continues.