Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of May.
Good morning, Hamilton.
Law enforcement agencies from across the state gathered at the Peace Officer Training Center in London — where Deputy Larry Henderson’s name was added to the Ohio Fallen Officers Memorial Wall to honor his legacy.
Tomorrow will mark one year since his funeral.
Hamilton’s Marcum Park received extensive updates including new landscaping, lighting, irrigation and seating starting Tuesday, May 5, and some local residents criticized the removal of original gardens — a change that sparked a petition for restoration.
Hamilton County has launched a Sustainability Pledge that urges local businesses to adopt green practices and reduce waste.
The initiative supports companies as they transition to eco-friendly operations today and into the future.
Hundreds gathered today in Hamilton County to honor nearly 140 officers who fell in the line of duty from as early as 1846 to 2025.
Families and officials listened to names and tributes as the parade marched from Fountain Square (a historic gathering point) to a memorial site.
Jeremy Tussey filed a negligence suit Thursday in Hamilton County Court alleging that nurses gave his wife 150 mcg fentanyl+0.5 mg Dilaudid in 30 minutes after her tummy tuck at JourneyLite in Cincinnati, which caused her brain to lose oxygen on March 17 at Bethesda North Hospital.
Jog N Jam 5K
8 AM — Marcum Park — Registration required — Sprint through a 3.1-mile course while enjoying tunes during this fun run.
Sweet Baby James: America's #1 James Taylor Tribute
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Ludlow Garage — Tickets available — Experience the heartfelt music of James Taylor through an exceptional tribute performance.
Kroger Queen City Championship
8 PM – 10 AM — Maketewah Country Club — Tickets available — Experience top LPGA talent competing in Cincinnati's premier golf tournament.
Fitton Showstoppers - Motown!
7:30-10:00 p.m. — Fitton Center For Creative Arts — $54 — Experience the soulful sounds of Motown with Just Vince and the Fellas.
Landsharks Concert - Tribute to Jimmy Buffet & The Beach Boys
6:30-9:30 p.m. — RiversEdge Amphitheater — Free General Admission — Celebrate the start of summer with a Hawaiian shirt themed tribute concert to Jimmy Buffet and The Beach Boys.
Emma Performance
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Cincinnati Shakespeare Company — $14–$78 — Experience Jane Austen's charming world with witty adaptation and delightful performances.
The House On Watch Hill
2-5 p.m. — Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati — Ticket prices vary — A nostalgic journey to the summer of 1984 as a group of teens create the ultimate haunted house.
2026 Hunger Walk & 5K Run
9 AM – 12 PM — Schmidlapp Event Lawn — $30 — Walk or run to support a community pantry that provides essential resources to families in need.
The Cincitalia Festival
6 p.m.-Midnight — Harvest Home Park — Adults 21 and over only — Celebrate Italian culture with food, drinks, and entertainment at Cincinnati's Cincitalia Festival.
Tyler Christopher: A Tribute To Elvis
8-11 p.m. — Sorg Opera House — Tickets required — Experience the nostalgia of Elvis' hits with Tyler Christopher's dynamic performance.
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