Cincinnati Daily Local Headlines: Riverfront Live shooting, CPD review, Metro changes

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Cincinnati, OH – March 1, 2026 – Overnight shooting injures nine, city extends police-chief review, and Metro rolls out new spring schedules.


Top headline: Nine injured in overnight shooting

Cincinnati police said nine people were shot early Sunday at Riverfront Live on Kellogg Avenue during a late-night event. Officials said the injuries were not life-threatening and the scene was secured as detectives worked to sort out what led up to the gunfire.

City Hall: Police chief review extended

An outside review of Police Chief Teresa Theetge has been extended again, keeping the department under interim leadership while investigators continue interviews and document review. City officials said the new deadline for the review is March 31, stretching a process that began after a series of high-profile shootings last fall.

For residents, the practical impact is continuity rather than immediate change: day-to-day operations remain under an interim chief, while city leaders wait for findings that could shape next steps for the department.

Transit: Spring Metro schedules begin today

Cincinnati Metro rolled out spring service and schedule adjustments starting March 1, with a mix of minor detours tied to road work and small timetable tweaks aimed at reliability. Riders on some routes may see re-routes connected to closures near Downtown, plus added options on select commuter service.

If you ride regularly, it is a good morning to double-check your usual trip in the app or on posted schedules before heading out.

Campus and sports

The University of Cincinnati announced its baseball game against Western Kentucky, originally set for UC Baseball Stadium on March 3, will be played at WKU instead, with first pitch moved to 3 p.m. Eastern. The change was made with rain in the forecast in Cincinnati.

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