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A Decade After DHL's Departure, Wilmington Air Park Now Nearly Full

By the end of this year, 13 companies at the Wilmington Air Park, including Amazon, will employ more than 2,000 workers. Clinton County Port Authority Executive Director Dan Evers says 2.7 million-square feet on 1,900 acres is nearly 100 percent leased.

Pediatric Cancer Patients Will Soon Be Able to Test A Promising New Drug

Trump Administration Proposing More Exemptions To Efficient Lightbulb Standards

NKU Aware Of Complaints Surrounding Women's Basketball Coach

By Ann Thompson • 5 hours ago

A Northern Kentucky University women's basketball player is making emotional and verbal abuse allegations against Coach Camryn Whitaker in this editorial. Senior Taryn Taugher asked the Norse Nation to "Please read ASAP!" In a statement, NKU says, "The University is aware of complaints surrounding the women's basketball program and......has addressed (it) in accordance with university policy."

Terrace Plaza Hotel Owners Hint At Plans

By Bill Rinehart • 7 hours ago

The owners of the Terrace Plaza Hotel say they have big plans for the building. JNY Capital says it will renovate the downtown structure from top to bottom. Spokesperson Robin Miller says a design preview should be released April 8.

Cincinnati Police Chief Wants Two Recruit Training Classes To Maintain Staffing Levels

By Jay Hanselman • 7 hours ago

The Cincinnati Police Department is recommending City Council approve officer recruit classes in the next two budgets to maintain sworn staffing levels.

Two Years After Fatal Accident, Ohio Increasing Oversight Of State Fair Rides

By Steve Brown • 9 hours ago

fire ball ride — Jason Woodhead / Flickr

As the second anniversary of the deadly Ohio State Fair accident approaches, the state’s new Director of Agriculture is pushing new rules for ride manufacturers and operators.

Former Lordstown Workers Unlikely To Benefit From GM's New Electric Vehicle

By Adrian Ma • 11 hours ago

Workers who were recently laid off from General Motors’ Lordstown plant likely will not be among those to benefit from the production of a new electric vehicle (at least not this year), according to GM spokeswoman Cheryl McCarron.

Ohio Children's Advocates Caution Lawmakers Against Budget Cuts

By Karen Kasler • 13 hours ago

Advocates say Ohio's children need more than what they’re getting from Gov. Mike DeWine’s first budget, but they’re praising what they see so far. The advocates are also cautioning lawmakers who may decide to cut the budget based on forecasts of economic growth.

Monday Chat: Gov. Mike DeWine Butting Heads With GOP Legislature Over Gasoline Tax

By Howard Wilkinson • 15 hours ago

WVXU Senior Political Analyst Howard Wilkinson spoke with News Director Maryanne Zeleznik Monday morning about Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine's proposal for an 18 cent per gallon increase in the gasoline tax to create a fund for fixing Ohio's dilapidated and unsafe highways. But his fellow Republicans in the Ohio General Assembly have balked at DeWine's 18 cents. The House is to to give 10.7 cents; the Senate only six cents. Like his predecessor, John Kasich, DeWine is already having trouble with his party's leadership in the legislature.

The 100-Year History Of The Findlay Market Opening Day Parade

By Michael Monks • 19 hours ago

As the Cincinnati Reds mark 150 years this season, the Findlay Market Parade celebrates its 100th anniversary. The parade starts this Thursday at noon, followed by the Reds opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Great American Ballpark. Game time is 4:10.