House Bill 203 — called "Aspen Runnels' Law" — cleared the Ohio House Judiciary Committee on March 18, 2026, elevating some school‑zone crashes to felonies after Lakota crosswalk incidents. Supporters say stiffer penalties and doubled fines will better protect students.

A Hamilton County jury awarded $22 million after finding TQL’s denial of a doctor-ordered work-from-home request contributed to a newborn’s death.

A West End storefront at 1726 Linn is being renovated into West End Sports Bar & Grill, with city backing and a pending liquor license aimed at a summer opening. Funding and permits are moving the project toward the stadium season.

Sunny, mild Thursday with highs near 64°F; a big warm-up peaks Sunday near 80°F. A cold front brings a chance of storms late Sunday and a sharp cool down Monday.

Eugenio Suárez's ninth-inning double gave Venezuela a 3-2 win over the United States in the WBC final, and the Reds' returning slugger delivered on the world stage.

Nine people were arrested and seven illegally owned guns were seized during two state-backed enforcement operations in Cincinnati. Authorities highlighted two stops that ended with taser deployments.

Police are investigating after one person was shot inside a Westwood home early Wednesday. Detectives searched the apartment and found shell casings.

Slipcast Brewing broke ground on an 8,000‑sqft, $5M brewery and gastropub at Sixth & Riley in Franklin, aiming for an early‑2027 opening and a downtown boost.

A new review in The Lancet Psychiatry finds little evidence that cannabis eases anxiety, depression or PTSD — even as many people use it to self‑medicate.

One Ohio ticket matched all six numbers in Tuesday's Mega Millions drawing, winning the $60 million annuity or an estimated $27.1 million cash option. Winners have 180 days to claim.

Samuel Ramirez, 45, was indicted on 32 counts of rape and one count of gross sexual imposition after hospital staff alerted authorities that alleged child victims came forward. Authorities say the victims were between 9 and 14.

Councilmembers moved to direct $8M toward construction of the Farmer Music Center at the former Coney Island site, part of a roughly $160M project.

A new Ohio bill named for Hamilton County deputy Larry Henderson would bar parole for people convicted of killing police officers, first responders or military members as it moves through committee. Supporters call it protection for first responders; critics say it risks unequal punishment.