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12/12/2025

🎄 Buddy the Elf’s holiday journey comes to life in an hour-long, family-friendly musical! Elf The Musical Jr. 🎄
📅 December 5 – 21
📍 Emery Theater, Cincinnati
🎟️ Tickets starting at $12
🔗 MORE INFO vobc.co/Elf

12/11/2025

19-year-old identified as victim in KSU shooting; man charged is the parent of a student

On December 9 at approximately 3:30 p.m., 19-year-old De'Jon Darrell Fox Jr., a KSU student from Indianapolis, was fatally shot on campus. A second person was also shot and was sent to the hospital in critical condition.

The suspect, a 48-year-old parent of another KSU student, was taken into custody minutes after police responded to the shooting. He is charged with murder and first-degree assault.

An arrest slip says the parent was involved in a "physical altercation" before pulling out a handgun and shooting Fox and the other victim. Gov. Beshear corroborated that claim, saying there was an ongoing dispute.

Please pray for the families of all involved and the KSU student body.

Source: WLKY

12/11/2025

12/11/2025

On December 9, Nawaf Althawadi was found in the 4500 block of W. 8th St. suffering from a gunshot wound. The 23-year-old was pronounced deceased at the scene. Everyone is asked to pray for the Althawadi family. 🙏

A suspect has been arrested. Anyone with information that might aid this homicide investigation is encouraged to send an anonymous tip here: vobc.co/TIPLINE

12/10/2025

Ready to make the most of the holidays on a budget? From Black Santa visits to dazzling light displays, these free events bring joy to every corner of the city.
See more details and explore the full list at vobc.co/HolidayEvents

12/10/2025

12/10/2025

Congratulations, Ayden Davillier, a remarkable young athlete making national strides in track and field.

This August, Ayden competed in Houston, Texas, at the 2025 AAU Junior Olympics, earning 3rd place in the nation in the boys' high jump age 12 and achieving All-American status.

A dedicated student-athlete, Ayden is a 7th-grader at Mason Middle School who also enjoys basketball, math, and science, with aspirations to become an engineer.

He is now preparing for his next major competition — the 2026 New Balance Nationals Indoor Track & Field Championships in Boston, taking place March 12–15, where he aims to surpass his impressive 5 feet 3 inches jump.

With such commitment and talent at only 12 years old, Ayden continues to inspire his community and peers through excellence, discipline, and determination.

Your community is so very proud of you and looks forward to hearing about your future successes!

12/09/2025

🥂 Indulge in an evening of fine flavors at Sip in the Park! Enjoy tastings of premium whiskey and wine, paired with live entertainment and a vibrant atmosphere perfect for a night out in Cincinnati.
📅 Dec 19 | 6:30 pm
📍 Forest Park Senior Center
💵 Tickets starting at $29
🔗 Sip, savor, and celebrate! Get tickets at vobc.co/SipInThePark