Why the CVG passenger count dipped
The CVG passenger count fell in 2025, the first annual decline in years at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.
This trend reversed a multi-year growth in the airport’s traveler numbers. It also underscores changes in airline scheduling and passenger demand.
Airport officials reported that CVG served approximately 8.97 million passengers…
Why public input matters for I-75 I-275 improvements
The I-75 I-275 improvements initiative is drawing public attention as Ohio transportation officials seek input on redesign plans for one of the region’s busiest interchanges.
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) launched a public comment period after a two-year feasibility study identified significant safety and congestion…
Cincinnati city leaders formally proposed the Cincinnati Office of Strategic Growth to streamline economic development.
The Cincinnati Office of Strategic Growth is a central piece of a broader neighborhood planning overhaul aimed at guiding future investment.
Officials say the proposal will reduce bureaucracy and make Cincinnati more competitive for development. At the same time,…
Ohio fundraising advantage shapes early 2026 campaign landscape
This fundraising advantage is emerging as a defining factor in the state’s 2026 congressional contests.
Ohio incumbents, particularly Democrats in the state’s most competitive districts, have outpaced challengers in raising campaign funds.
Ohio’s amended congressional map, approved in late 2025, still leaves several swing districts. In these,…
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University of Cincinnati research is driving local innovation and strengthening Cincinnati’s economy through record funding, major partnerships, and commercialization successes. From biomedical breakthroughs to federally funded translational science, UC research drives regional impact. Local startups and collaborations are creating jobs and advancing Cincinnati innovation. With strategic funding and community-focused projects, UC continues to…
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Cincinnati public transportation is entering a transformative phase with major Metro bus expansion plans and new transit funding initiatives. Local leaders are directing resources toward fleet modernization, Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) rollout, and infrastructure upgrades. These investments are funded by local sales taxes, regional grants, and federal assistance. The goal is to improve…
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President Donald Trump signed a $1.2 trillion spending bill that ended a four‑day partial government shutdown, but a government shutdown funding battle is still unfolding. The legislation funds most federal agencies through Sept. 30, yet only temporarily extends the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) until Feb. 13. Lawmakers now face urgent negotiations over DHS funding and…
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A Cincinnati woman has admitted to veteran funds theft, pleading guilty to misappropriating more than $158,000 from four elderly or seriously ill U.S. military veterans. She was entrusted to help manage these veterans financially. The defendant allegedly spent the stolen money on personal travel, dining, and shopping. Her sentencing date is pending in…
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The University of Cincinnati secured a $1.1 million AI medical training grant from the American Medical Association to redefine physician education. In a separate breakthrough, UC’s student-led CubeCats satellite project — LEOPARDSat-1 — has been handed to NASA for a spring 2026 launch from the International Space Station. This highlights UC’s innovation in…
Cincinnati hospital staffing remains a significant challenge across Greater Cincinnati.
Moreover, it is intensifying as workforce shortages and budget woes deepen.
Cincinnati hospitals are facing mounting pressure from persistent Cincinnati hospital staffing shortages and an escalating hospital funding crisis. These twin issues threaten patient care and workforce sustainability. Healthcare leaders across the region say insufficient…


