Good morning, Hamilton.

Hamilton Hometown Heroes banner program has grown to 936 banners after adding 268 new ones, showing local pride in honoring service members; the fourth annual dedication ceremony will be held at Armstead Park (Main and D streets) at noon on Saturday, May 16.

Lakota West and Fairfield high schools went on internal lockdown Monday, May 11 after suspicious phone calls were received — officials confirmed all students and staff were safe as police swept the campuses amid reports affecting several local districts.

According to GasBuddy, Ohio gas prices dropped 15.4 cents this week to an average of $4.692 per gallon; local stations in Dayton, Springfield and Butler County offer lower rates, with Sheetz at 7550 Old Troy Pike in Huber Heights priced at $3.992 per gallon.

More than 300 school districts—including Cincinnati Public Schools—will challenge Ohio's EdChoice voucher program at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the 10th District Court of Appeals in Columbus.

The hearing follows a lower court ruling that declared the program unconstitutional.

A national nonprofit is expanding access to books to improve early literacy for 60% of Ohio children not ready for kindergarten; the Reach Out and Read program at Cincinnati Children’s will soon cover all 88 counties + boost early brain development.

After a suspicious phone call came in around 9:30 a.m. Monday, Lakota West High School was placed on lockdown (no one is allowed to enter or exit the campus off West Chester Road) as officials worked with the West Chester Police Department; all students and staff remained safe.

Fischer Homes is building 62 condos for its James Landing development in Miami Township at 7515 Bridgetown Road.

The project spans more than 3.7 acres and features units between 1,065 and 1,626 sqft.

Major League Soccer will switch to a summer-to-spring schedule in 2027 that aligns with international leagues.

FC Cincinnati’s co-CEO Jeff Berding discussed on Cincinnati Edition how the change may boost recruitment as the team prepares for the shift.

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.

Dayton Lane May Promenade

Experience a breathtaking journey back in time — All day — Dayton Lane Historic District — $20-$25 — Relive the opulent lifestyle of Hamilton's industrial barons with stunning historic homes and architecture.

The Takeover at The Square

6-10 p.m. — The Square @ Union Centre — Free admission — Kick off the weekend early with live music, great food, and local talent in a vibrant summer atmosphere.