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Ohio Secures Major Victory Against Foreign Election Influence Ahead of 2026 Ballot Fights

Ohio has officially won its nearly two-year legal battle to block foreign election influence in statewide ballot-issue campaigns. On Friday, Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced that the final lawsuit challenging the state’s ban on foreign-funded contributions has ended — leaving the law fully intact ahead of what is likely to be the most ballot-heavy…

ByAdam KoehlerNovember 15, 20250Comments

Community Lifestyle Politics

“Where Are All the Police?”: Cincinnati’s Public Safety Strategy Going Into 2026

If you’ve walked around downtown Cincinnati recently, you’ve probably heard some version of the same question: “Where are all the police?” A summer of viral fight videos, high-profile incidents on Fountain Square, mixed crime data, shifting youth curfews, and the sudden removal of the police chief have left many residents confused about what Cincinnati's actual…

ByAdam KoehlerNovember 14, 20250Comments

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As Cincinnati Pushes for 40,000 New Homes, Short-Term Rental Rules Remain Largely Untouched

A day after winning reelection, Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval delivered his State of the City address Thursday night, outlining an ambitious agenda centered on housing, infrastructure, public safety, and financial stability. But while he spoke at length about the city’s urgent need for more affordable housing, one issue remained noticeably absent from the conversation: the…

ByAdam KoehlerNovember 14, 20250Comments

Cincinnati Bearcats football team running onto the field before Arizona Wildcats matchup as playoff hopes stay alive

Sports

Cincinnati Bearcats Eye College Football Playoff Push Ahead of Arizona Wildcats Matchup

The Cincinnati Bearcats are back in the national conversation — and this weekend’s showdown with the Arizona Wildcats could determine whether their playoff dream stays alive. After a humbling 45–14 loss to Utah, UC enters Saturday’s home matchup at 7–2 overall and 5–1 in Big 12 play , ready to prove they still belong among…

ByRob KantnerNovember 12, 20250Comments

National News Politics

Congress Moves to Reopen Government After Record Shutdown – But the Fight Isn’t Over

The Push to Reopen Government After six weeks of political stalemate, the U.S. Senate has advanced a bipartisan measure to reopen government and restore federal operations through January 2026. The move could end the longest government shutdown in American history , offering long-awaited relief to millions of workers and families affected by suspended paychecks…

ByAdam KoehlerNovember 10, 20250Comments

Politics

SNAP Benefits at Risk: Government Shutdown Could Halt November Payments

As the federal government shutdown enters its fifth week, millions of Americans—including tens of thousands across Greater Cincinnati—face the possibility that November SNAP benefits may not be issued. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), used carryover funds to cover October payments, but officials say those funds are…

ByAdam KoehlerOctober 31, 20250Comments

A voter’s finger with an ‘I Voted’ sticker after participating in early voting.

Politics

Early Voting: Why Casting Your Ballot Early Strengthens Democracy

As Election Day approaches on Tuesday, November 4 , voters across Ohio have an important opportunity to make their voices heard before the rush. Early voting isn’t just convenient — it’s one of the best ways to ensure that every ballot is counted. Every citizen is represented, and our democracy remains strong. Over the…

ByAdam KoehlerOctober 23, 20250Comments

Cartoon illustration of a fierce Bengal tiger wearing a Cincinnati football uniform standing over a defeated Pittsburgh steelworker in a hardhat, symbolizing the Bengals’ 33–31 win over the Steelers on Thursday Night Football.

Sports

Joe Flacco Revives Cincinnati: Bengals Stun Steelers 33–31 in a Game That Changes Everything

On Thursday night under the lights at Paycor Stadium, Joe Flacco did what no one thought possible: he turned back the clock, silenced the skeptics, and gave a reeling city its heartbeat back. In a 33–31 thriller over the division-leading Pittsburgh Steelers, the 40-year-old quarterback Joe Flacco — signed less than two weeks ago…

ByRob KantnerOctober 17, 20250Comments

News Politics

Cincinnati Mayoral Debate: Cory Bowman and Aftab Pureval Trade Blows Over Crime, Housing, and City Spending

Republican challenger Cory Bowman and Democratic incumbent Mayor Aftab Pureval faced off Wednesday night in a tense Local 12 broadcast that highlighted deep divisions over crime, housing, and the city’s handling of infrastructure funds. The half-hour debate, hosted live on Local 12, gave voters their clearest look yet at how the two men…

ByAdam KoehlerOctober 16, 20250Comments

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