How a Remote Outbreak Became a Cincinnati Concern in 48 Hours
An expedition ship left Argentina in April carrying a hantavirus outbreak nobody yet knew existed. This incident is now referred to by many as the Hantavirus cruise ship outbreak.
Within days, American evacuees routed through U.S. hubs en route home. Some connected through major…
Cincinnati officials scheduled a virtual community engagement meeting.
This one is for May 20 to discuss the proposed use of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds for the Wesley Baymiller affordable housing redevelopment project near 70 E. McMicken Ave.
The proposal includes up to $1.85 million in direct financial assistance tied to the Downtown/OTR East TIF…
Cincinnati's Real Economic Footprint
Cincinnati ranks 2nd of 20 peer regions in total exports and 1st in per-capita exports—a distinction that separates serious production economies from consumption hubs.
P&G, Kroger, Cintas, and GE Aerospace do not generate these rankings through nostalgia. The Cincinnati economy is further evidenced by the region also claiming 4th-place Fortune 500…
A Targeted Confrontation in the City's Most Watched Corridor
The Fountain Square shooting suspect, 36-year-old Christopher Shipman, allegedly came downtown Friday night with a specific target.
25-year-old Darius Wheeler, a CityBird employee, was that target. Police say the two men were connected through a woman, and Shipman approached Wheeler as he took out trash near…
Cincinnati’s Own Vivek Ramaswamy Delivers Landslide Victory, Poised to Become Ohio’s Next Governor
Local Roots, Bold Vision: Ramaswamy Sets Up Strong Contrast with Dr. Amy Acton in November General Election
Vivek Ramaswamy, the Cincinnati native and St. Xavier High School graduate, delivered a landslide victory in the May 5, 2026, Republican primary. With more than…
Cincinnati Public Schools just opened a new CPS Safe Sleep Lot for homeless families — the first of its kind in Ohio.
At the same time, teachers joined May Day protests tied to national politics. For local taxpayers, this overlap raises a blunt question: Are Cincinnati Public Schools doing too much?
When Schools Become…
President Donald Trump was swiftly evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) dinner on Saturday night. This happened following a Trump assassination attempt.
A gunman opened fire near a security checkpoint at the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C. This prompted fears of another Trump assassination attempt.
No fatalities occurred, and the president emerged unharmed.…
Cincinnati’s vibrant Asian and Asian-inspired food scene takes center stage this weekend. This is the weekend of the Asian Food Fest, which celebrates local and global culinary delights.
The 15th Annual Asian Food Fest transforms Court Street Plaza in Downtown Cincinnati into a bustling culinary and cultural hub.
Expected to draw nearly 125,000 attendees over…
Cincinnati police chief firing: what the letter says vs. what it leaves out
The official case against Teresa Theetge is laid out clearly. Sheryl Long said the chief failed to fully implement the Summer Safety Plan. This failure was despite repeated directions to increase patrols in the downtown core of Cincinnati. In light of Cincinnati…
A 38-Year Run Ends Quietly, Without the Fight Everyone Expected
On April 21, 2026, Gates Rodenfels posted a brief Facebook message: "After 38 years of selling Skyline Chili, we are now officially CLOSED.
Thank you, SW Florida, for all the years of some really great memories." The Fort Myers location at 5100-323 S. Cleveland Ave.…


