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Tyrone Hunter's attorney told the judge that once Hunter learned there had been a murder warrant signed for him, he'd immediately reached out to his lawyer and turned himself in. He also said Hunter was not involved in the murder. He faces a grand jury Aug. 3.

Renovations to Paycor Stadium come as larger conversations are happening surrounding the future of the stadium. Caroline Blackburn, the Bengals' senior manager of digital strategy, said they wanted to do what they could in the interim to postiively impact fan experience.

As people flock to major events happening in Cincinnati this summer, they're also running up quite the tab at local bars and restaurants. Owner of The Holy Grail Jim Moehring said The Banks has been flooded with people for weeks. “Insanely busy, insanely great," Moehring said. It’s been the summer of music in Cincinnati from Taylor Swift to the Cincinnati Music Festival. Wednesday night Great American Ball Park will host another big artist, P!NK.

A 22-year tradition will return to the banks of the Ohio River at the end of July to celebrate one of the Greater Cincinnati region's culinary staples — and no, it's not the chili. Glier's Goettafest will return to Newport for two weekends: July 27-30 and August 3-6. This is the second year the festival has expanded to encompass more than one weekend.

Governors Andy Beshear and Mike DeWine announced Thursday afternoon the companies that will be at the helm of the Brent Spence Bridge redesign will be Kokosing and The Walsh Group. WEB Ventures, a Cincinnati-based management and consulting firm with a specialty in diversity, equity and inclusion solutions, will also consult on the project, according to Beshear. "I hope that people see that it’s real," said Beshear. "For so long it’s been a whisper, maybe even a promise. But never a reality." What specific kind of design the Brent Spence Bridge's planned companion bridge will embody is not yet known. Jack Marchbanks, director of the Ohio Department of Transportation, said seven submissions were received, with the Kokosing/Walsh team winning the bid.

The report also provided a snapshot inside Hamilton County's Youth Detention Center. More than 800 youths were admitted in 2022. The average time each juvenile spent there was 34 days.

A spokesperson for the Community Correctional Center said from preliminary review, they have not had anyone else escape the facility since 2019. Three clients have escaped staff while out in the community.

Water on the Whitewater River rose 4 feet in a few hours. https://www.wcpo.com/news/state/state-indiana/we-are-swamped-right-now-trying-to-save-these-people-water-rescue-underway-in-whitewater-river

Early voting ends in consequential August special election

Hamilton youth organization to offer after-school program at Wilson Middle School

The East Central High School football program is a way of life for the Maxwell family. "They're just great individuals," East Central coach Jake Meiners said. "I love every single one of them. And they're definitely a special part of East Central football." It's why this season carries extra significance for senior outside linebacker Dylan Maxwell and his father, Randy Maxwell, a longtime assistant coach who was a member of the 1993 state runner-up team.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is expected to make an announcement about Northern Kentucky's Fourth Street Bridge. An unofficial gathering is happening at 7 p.m. Thursday called "The People's Hearing" where members of the Devou Good Foundation and others will lay out their proposals for a project to replace the aging structure.

As the 2023-24 school year approaches for Cincinnati Public Schools, district administrators are working to ensure busing runs smoother than it did last year. CPS parent Derek Drifmeyer described busing last year as "totally unreliable." He said multiple times one of his daughters was dropped off on the wrong side of a busy road, but that wasn't the only issue.

All four design concepts vow to provide safe and separate walkways for pedestrians and bicyclists, split from vehicular traffic streams. The walkways are also designed to meet standards set by the Americans with Disabilities Act on railing height and sidewalk width.

Nia Booker was pronounced dead at the hospital after a shooting in Avondale, Cincinnati police said. She was nine months pregnant, and her baby survived. Police said a 22-year-old man was arrested for her murder Thursday.

The festival will feature more than 30 musical artists — including headliners Dan + Shay, Old Dominion, Chris Young and Alabama. Jo Dee Messina is another iconic name on the lineup. Lainey Wilson, one of the most popular, female country artists right now, will also take the stage in West Chester. https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/butler-county/west-chester/everything-you-need-to-know-ahead-of-west-chesters-new-country-music-festival

Friday night is the 46th annual Delhi Skirt Game. During the event, male softball players dress as women to help raise money for families on the west side.

Mixon is accused of waving a gun at a woman in January and is facing an aggravated menacing charge. The trial began Monday afternoon, where the judge determined the proceedings would not be allowed to be live streamed; in addition, every witness testifying opted out of audio and video recording, so none of their testimonies could be filmed. Mixon allegedly pointed a firearm at a woman and stated, "You should be popped in the face. I should shoot you, the police can't (sic) get me," according to court documents.

The program opens up applications from local entrepreneurs and businesses for short-term leases in currently vacant storefronts on Main Street. 3CDC said they're working to fill 25 to 30 of them.

Spencer Singh decided to switch gears and take a new path forward after a motorcycle crash changed his life.

Students get your notebooks ready because class is back in session! It’s the first day of school for some of the largest school districts in Greater Cincinnati including, Cincinnati Public Schools and Boone County Schools. CPS Superintendent Iranetta Wright visited Hughes STEM High School and Dater Montessori School.

Westwood family's vigil, search for answers on 6th anniversary of homicide

The funding will go toward expanding the nursing pathway program at Cincinnati State to create more opportunities for students to pursue nursing degrees.

According to Climate Central, the daily low temperatures around Cincinnati have gotten 2.6 degrees hotter since 1970. CDC data shows that on Tuesday the region saw a sharp increase in the rate of emergency room visits because of heat-related illness.

CPD: 1 man shot, killed in South Cumminsville