Butler County deputies removed an injured bald eagle from the shoulder of US‑127 and transferred it to local rehabbers for evaluation and care.

A black bear was photographed near the end of Kipling Crossing in Pierce Township. Police urged neighbors to secure trash and report any new sightings.

WalletHub’s 2026 analysis ranks Atlanta fourth among the 100 largest U.S. cities for recreation, with top marks for parks spending and public pools — but uneven access remains.

Neighbors in Anderson Township reported a possible black bear this week; wildlife officials haven’t confirmed the sighting. State biologists urge calm, securing food sources and reporting photos so the animal can be verified.

A short video appears to show a small black bear in Greenhills, prompting police and state wildlife officials to investigate. The sighting arrives as Ohio reports a rise in bear reports.

Great Parks paused paddleboarding, fishing and other water recreation at Winton Lake after tests found elevated E. coli and staff discovered a nearby sewage leak.

A tropical Lesser Frigatebird was spotted at Sippo Lake near Canton, drawing birders and likely marking Ohio’s first reported sighting. Photos and checklists helped confirm the report.

An arborist says poison hemlock is blooming along Green Township's bike trail and warns families to watch children and pets. Learn how to identify the plant and reduce risk.

A 1950s backyard release may have produced millions of wall lizards across Greater Cincinnati. Researchers are studying their spread, lead tolerance and disease links.

Monsoon Bay's ribbon-cutting is set for May 18. Middletown residents will get $5 child and $10 adult day passes under a 20-year YMCA agreement.

Great Parks is prepping Westwood's 22‑acre Gamble Estate for construction, removing unsafe outbuildings and preserving historic farm buildings as the new park is phased in.

Cincinnati has set aside $7.6M to renovate the Dunham Recreation Center in West Price Hill, with a city ceremony scheduled Monday to unveil the details. The package includes building upgrades and an optional new gym, funded partly by the railroad trust.

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.