Ohio

Multiple people were shot on Saturday near Toledo’s historic Old West End festival. The shots sent festival goal were scrambling for cover and forcing multiple victims to be hospitalized. Witnesses reported hearing gunfire during the LIVE music performance and 1 attended with medical training noted seeing at least five wounded individual spread across the area. […]

For generations of Cincinnati listeners, Lincoln Ware’s voice has been part of daily life. Now, his contributions are receiving one of the city’s highest cultural honors. During this week’s Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame Kick-Off Celebration, Alicia Reese announced former 1480 WCIN Radio as a member of the 2026 induction class. Recognition extended to […]

As Black Music Month continues, Cincinnati’s music legacy is taking center stage. Community leaders, music industry figures, and longtime supporters gathered Wednesday for the Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame Kick-Off Celebration. Organizers unveiled the 2026 inductees, influencer honorees, and new details surrounding this year’s induction festivities. Led by Hamilton County Commissioner Alicia Reece & […]

Former deputy convicted of reckless homicide in 2020 shooting of Black man, sparking protests over police accountability.

Cincinnati has quietly had its hands in way more of American culture than people realize. From toys and candy to everyday essentials and even major medical breakthroughs, the Queen City has been behind some of the most recognizable inventions and brands for generations. A lot of us grew up using this stuff without ever knowing […]

Mother’s Day is shaping up to be bigger than ever this year, as consumers are expected to open their wallets in a major way to celebrate the moms and mother figures in their lives. Despite ongoing economic uncertainty, Americans are still making the holiday a priority. Spending is projected to reach a record 38 million […]

A planned recall election in Whitehall is now on pause after the Ohio Supreme Court ruled the petitions behind it don’t meet the legal threshold. In a decision filed May 4th, the court found there were not enough valid signatures to move forward with recalling Mayor Michael Bivens and City Council members Lori Elmore and […]

The Jacksons' Destiny Tour in Ohio in 1979 marked a pivotal transition for Michael Jackson's solo career, leading to his blockbuster Off the Wall album.

Ohio bill aims to curb social media's addictive design & impact on mental health, with potential changes like warning labels & limits on features.

Ohio mourns the loss of L. Helen Rankin, a barrier-breaking leader who made history as the first Black woman elected to the Ohio House of Representatives. She died March 22nd at 89. Born in Georgia, September 12, 1936, Rankin made Cincinnati her home, attending the University of Cincinnati to study business administration before building a […]

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Passenger makes bomb threat on Frontier flight, forcing diversion and investigation by FBI and Atlanta police.