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Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for Rodney Hinton Jr., who is accused of intentionally driving into and killing retired Hamilton County Deputy Larry Henderson while the deputy was directing traffic near the University of Cincinnati. Investigators allege Hinton, after viewing footage of his son's fatal police shooting, deliberately targeted Henderson, who was in uniform and performing official duties.

Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty for Rodney Hinton Jr. in Deputy Murder Case

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April 30, 2025

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Appalachian Festival When: May 10 from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. and May 11 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Where: Front Street in New Richmond What: An immersive festival celebrating Appalachian culture and history. Who: The Appalachian Community Development Association Why: Celebrate the rich cultures and stories of the Appalachian region with food, music, dance and art.

10 Things To Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (May 9-11)

By CityBeat Staff

Best Brunch Spot No. 3: Maplewood Kitchen and Bar 525 Race St., Downtown Brunch Favorite: Shakshuka: Roasted tomato and red pepper sauce, feta, wilted kale and two cage-free eggs made sunny side up, served on a pita.

Our Readers Love These Greater Cincinnati Brunch Spots

By CityBeat Staff

Pete Rose

Cincinnati to Dedicate Boldface Park Baseball Field to Pete Rose

By Katherine Barrier

Things To Do

Today

Image: Appalachian Festival

@ New Richmond Riverfront -- Sat., May 10, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. and Sun., May 11, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Appalachian Festival

Tomorrow

Image: Sweet Charity

@ Aronoff Center -- Sat., May 10, 7:30 p.m., Sun., May 11, 2 p.m., Wed., May 14, 7:30 p.m., Thu., May 15, 7:30 p.m., Fri., May 16, 7:30 p.m. and Sat., May 17, 7:30 p.m.

Sweet Charity

Events

Fillmore On The River/ Allman Brothers Tribute/ Dead Tribute

@ Riverfront Live

Sat., May 10, 7 p.m.

or

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News & Opinion

State Sen. Louis Blessing, III, R-Colerain Township, is co-sponsoring a measure prohibiting noncompete contracts in Ohio.

Backers Urge Ohio Lawmakers to Pass AI Restrictions

By Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal

The bill would also make it illegal to purchase marijuana in another state and bring it back to Ohio.

Opponents Speak Out for Hours Against Making Changes to Ohio’s Marijuana Law

By Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal

Some of the Democratic lawmakers pointed out how the bill doesn’t define DEI.

Ohio House Lawmakers Introduce Companion Bill that Would Ban DEI in K-12 Schools

By Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal

On average, voters agreed to pay local taxes to support their libraries by a 19-point margin.

Ohio Libraries Win Big Tuesday

By Marty Schladen, Ohio Capital Journal

Arts & Culture

The Spring Soirée: Bridgerton Edition event will include a seated dinner, live music by String Source, desserts and horse-drawn carriage rides. Corsets, cravats and scandalous glances welcome — Regency-era attire is encouraged to set the Bridgerton mood.

A Bridgerton-Themed Soirée is Coming to Newport

By CityBeat Staff

In a press release on Thursday, ArtWorks revealed that a $100,000 federal grant for an art project in Avondale has been rescinded.

ArtWorks Warns of National Crisis After NEA Pulls $100K Grant

By CityBeat Staff

Traditional Greek dancing at Panegryi

Celebrate All Things Greek at the Panegyri Greek Festival

By CityBeat Staff

Food & Drink

Gold Star Chili will participate in the 2025 Cincinnati Burger Week.

Eat All the $7-$8 Burgers You Can During Cincinnati Burger Week

By Katherine Barrier

Cincy VegFest

Enjoy Plant-Based Food, a Vegan Chili Cook-Off and Yoga at the Annual Cincy VegFest

By CityBeat Staff

Cafe Alma | 6111 Montgomery Road, Pleasant Ridge

Pleasant Ridge Mediterranean Restaurant to Expand to Second Location

By Katherine Barrier

Taste of Cincinnati 2025 will be held Saturday-Monday, May 24-26.

Taste of Cincinnati Returns Downtown for its 46th Year

By Katherine Barrier

Music

Inspired by Cincinnati's own 97X Modern Rock 500, the official countdown — from No. 500 all the way to No. 1 — of the best songs according to Inhailer Radio will air Memorial Day weekend.

500 Indie Songs, 3 Days: Inhailer Radio's Epic Countdown Returns

By Brooke Burkhardt

Lung

Cincinnati Band Lung to Release New Album 'The Swankeeper'

By Brooke Burkhardt

Turich Benjy

Cincinnati Hip-Hop Artist Turich Benjy is Building a Universe Beyond Music

By Brent Stroud

Cincinnati in Pictures

The Bee at Hillside Amble

[PHOTOS] Tour This Luxe Hocking Hills Cabin Featuring a Private Escape Room

By CityBeat Staff

The 46th annual Ludlow Derby Rat Race

[PHOTOS] All of the Rat-ical Fun We Saw at the Ludlow Derby Rat Race

By Harley Wince

The Harlequins, Gringo Star (Atlanta) and The Yugos at Northside Tavern The Harlequins’ explosive garage psychedelia will be joined by old friends and tourmates Gringo Star supporting their new release, Sweethearts. Another longtime Cincinnati favorite, The Yugos, round out the bill. 9 p.m. May 10. $10. Northside Tavern, 4163 Hamilton Ave., Northside, nortsidetav.com.

Queen City Music Spotlight: Catch These 12 Cincinnati Concerts Featuring Local Acts in May

By Brent Stroud

10 E. Interwood Place, Clifton

This Fairytale Cottage in Clifton's Gaslight District is Now on the Market

By Katherine Barrier

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