City Manager Sheryl Long’s performance review begins Monday
A Cincinnati City Council committee is expected to go into executive session Monday to begin a performance review of City Manager Sheryl Long. Council member Mark Jeffreys is leading the effort, which is required annually in the city charter. "This is one of the most important jobs of Council —...
International eatery opens in growing Cincinnati neighborhood
CINCINNATI (Cincinnati Business Courier) - A new international restaurant is now open in a growing Cincinnati neighborhood. Ziqr Progressive Indian Restaurant hosted its grand opening celebration Jan. 21 at 6063 Montgomery Road in Pleasant Ridge. The 5,160-square-foot restaurant and bar sits in the former Revolution...
Ohio’s largest teacher’s union issues guidance about ICE on or near school grounds
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Educators’ concerns about ICE activity in schools have prompted Ohio’s largest teachers’ union to issue guidance to its members. Educators’ concerns about ICE activity in schools have prompted Ohio’s largest teachers’ union to issue guidance to its members. The Ohio Education Association...
Current snow emergency levels in Ohio. See updates as winter storm moves in
This story has been updated with new information. Several counties and cities across Greater Cincinnati have announced snow emergencies ahead of the winter storm. Hamilton County in Ohio was placed under a level 1 snow emergency just after 7 p.m. Jan. 24. Boone , Kenton and Campbell counties in Northern Kentucky have...
No parking on emergency routes catches residents off guard ahead of snowstorm
The City of Cincinnati and other municipalities announced street parking bans on some routes to clear the way for emergency crews and snow plows. Heavy snow is expected through Sunday evening.
NKY chef named 2026 James Beard Award semifinalist
A Northern Kentucky chef been named a semifinalist in the 2026 James Beard Foundation Restaurant and Chef Awards. The Restaurant and Chef Awards are one of five recognition programs from the James Beard Foundation and one of the most prestigious culinary honors, celebrating excellence in everything from fine dining...
Local burger spot lands on best hidden gem restaurants in America list
Back in 2023, Herb & Thelma's was voted as the home of Cincinnati's Favorite Burger in a 32-burger-joint bracket championship at Cincinnati.com. So the secret was already out, clearly. This January, in the year of our lord, 2026, Enquirer food and dining writer Keith Pandolfi included the Covington restaurant in a...
Ohio Valley Weather Alert: Widespread Wintry Rain Targets Ohio River Areas This Weekend
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Cincinnati, Ohio – A widespread winter storm is set to sweep across the Ohio Valley this weekend, bringing steady precipitation and a wintry mix to communities along and south of the Ohio River while...
Victim of fatal off-road crash in Greater Cincinnati identified
LEBANON, Ohio (WKRC) - A man who was killed in an off-road crash in Greater Cincinnati was identified by authorities. The Ohio State Highway Patrol announced in a press release that one man died in a single-vehicle crash that occurred at 1:49 a.m. on Saturday on Mason Morrow Millgrove Road on the west side of State...
Madisonville’s Bad Tom Smith Brewing to close
A Madisonville brewery is closing at the end of the month. Bad Tom Smith Brewing announced on social media Thursday night that it would be closing its location at 5900 Madison Road at midnight on Jan. 31. “Thank you to all of our amazing customers for your continued support over...
