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Nina Oliverio

Niña Mae Oliverio is a multimedia journalist from Cebu, Philippines, whose work spans digital, broadcast, and community-centered reporting. She served as a Correspondent for the People’s Television Network (PTV), delivering live reports and in-depth stories for a nationwide audience. Prior to that, she has worked as a Multimedia Reporter for CDN Digital, where she covered breaking news, developed feature stories, and produced SEO-driven multimedia content for Cebu and the Visayas.

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Shooting near UC leaves 1 dead and 1 injured

The shooting in Corryville near the University of Cincinnati left one man dead Tuesday evening. It also prompted an emergency alert and a joint response from Cincinnati and University of Cincinnati police. The shooting occurred around 5 p.m. Sept. 1 at 123 E. Shields Street, near the UC Medical Center and Cincinnati Zoo. Cincinnati police…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 2, 20260Comments

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Barricades are now up by Cincinnati police following shootings near UC campus

Cincinnati police barricades now surround part of University Square as officers increase their presence near the University of Cincinnati following several recent shooting incidents. The Cincinnati police barricades appeared Tuesday around a grassy area across from UC’s main campus on Calhoun Street. The new measures follow three reported shooting incidents near campus since the fall semester…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 2, 20260Comments

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Lower Price Hill church break-in causes $100,000 in damage

A church break-in at a Lower Price Hill church caused an estimated $100,000 in damage and stolen goods. The incident targeted a food pantry and a closed daycare at State Avenue United Methodist Church. It happened last Thursday at the church in the 800 block of State Avenue. Volunteers discovered the damage when they arrived…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 1, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati man pleads guilty in vandalism JD Vance’s home

A vandalism case resulted in federal guilty pleas from a Cincinnati man Tuesday. This involves two federal charges tied to damage at Vice President JD Vance’s Cincinnati residence. William D. DeFoor, 26, pleaded guilty Sept. 1 to two federal charges related to the January vandalism at Vance’s East Walnut Hills home. The guilty plea means…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 1, 20260Comments

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Independence deactivates Flock cameras after resident backlash

Flock cameras are now deactivated in Independence, Kentucky, after weeks of resident opposition. This means that flock cameras stopped collecting data about a week after Mayor Chris Reinersman announced their removal. The city confirmed the deactivation Monday, Aug. 31, WLWT reported. The move came one week after Reinersman announced that Independence would immediately begin removing…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 1, 20260Comments

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5 arrested after fight near UC as police increase campus safety efforts

A fight resulted in five arrests near the University of Cincinnati on Monday afternoon. The incident happened shortly after 4 p.m. near West McMillan Street and the university’s Square Loop. Cincinnati police arrested four juveniles and one adult after a large fight near the University of Cincinnati on Monday, Aug. 31. Local 12 reported that…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 1, 20260Comments

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Gunfire near UC raises safety concerns as police increase patrols

A Gunfire near the University of Cincinnati prompted a police response early Sunday at University Square. The incident sent students running from the area shortly before 2:30 a.m. Aug. 30. According to WLWT’s report, no one was injured in the latest incident. Cincinnati police also increased patrols around the university after several recent incidents near…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 1, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati apartments are getting smaller as new units average 849 square feet

The sizes in Cincinnati apartments are shrinking, with new units averaging 849 square feet, according to a new RentCafe report. They have fallen by 52 square feet over the past decade, the report found. The change affects different apartment types at different rates. Studios have seen the largest decline, while developers have increased the share…

ByNina OliverioAugust 31, 20260Comments

Aerial view of a jackknifed semi-truck crash blocking lanes on I-71 in Avondale, surrounded by responding fire engines.

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2 rescued after semi-truck crashes into I-71 overpass wall, police says

A crash left a semi-truck hanging over I-71 in Avondale Sunday evening. The crash happened on the Martin Luther King Drive overpass above Interstate 71 around 5 p.m. Two people inside the truck needed rescue after the vehicle broke through the overpass barrier. The Cincinnati Fire Department used harnesses to pull both people from the…

ByNina OliverioAugust 31, 20260Comments

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Neighborhood plan for Downtown Cincinnati will guide growth after 40 years

Cincinnati officials launched the planning process Friday, Aug. 28, with city leaders, Downtown residents and business representatives. The effort will create a new long-term vision for Downtown Cincinnati as the area continues to undergo major development. The plan will examine how public spaces, streets, housing, offices and new projects fit together. Mayor Aftab Pureval said…

ByNina OliverioAugust 29, 20260Comments

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Shooting near UC leaves 1 dead and 1 injured

Barricades are now up by Cincinnati police following shootings near UC campus

Lower Price Hill church break-in causes $100,000 in damage

Cincinnati man pleads guilty in vandalism JD Vance’s home

Independence deactivates Flock cameras after resident backlash

5 arrested after fight near UC as police increase campus safety efforts

Gunfire near UC raises safety concerns as police increase patrols

Cincinnati apartments are getting smaller as new units average 849 square feet

2 rescued after semi-truck crashes into I-71 overpass wall, police says

Neighborhood plan for Downtown Cincinnati will guide growth after 40 years

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