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Cincinnati Council orders 30-day review of July East Side flooding

The Cincinnati City Council has ordered a 30-day review of the city’s response to the severe flooding that hit the East Side in July. The flood response review will examine what worked, what did not work and what Cincinnati should start, stop and continue doing to prepare for future flash floods. Council seeks lessons from…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 17, 20260Comments

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Ohio attorney general backs Flock cameras, calls for penalties for misuse

Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson just released a statement on the usage of Flock cameras. He said Flock license plate reader technology remains a valuable law enforcement tool when used properly, while calling for criminal penalties for officers who misuse the system. Flock cameras have become the subject of increased scrutiny in Ohio as communities…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 16, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati gas prices reach $4.59 as drivers search for cheaper fuel

The gas prices in Cincinnati have climbed sharply. The price of regular unleaded has reached $4.59 per gallon at several Greater Cincinnati gas stations Wednesday, Sept. 16. The gas prices are averaging about $4.32 per gallon in the Ohio portion of the metro area, according to American Automobile Association (AAA). Gas prices rise overnight Several…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 16, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Council advances 167-unit apartment plan for former Westwood sports mall

Westline Flats is moving forward at the former Western Hills Sports Mall site on Cincinnati’s West Side. However, the proposed 167-unit apartment development remains at the center of a neighborhood debate over affordable housing, traffic, public safety and future investment. Cincinnati City Council’s Housing & Growth Committee voted 6-0 on Sept. 15 to advance a…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 16, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati to receive $72.1 million from railway trust for infrastructure in FY2028

The board of trustees of the Cincinnati Southern Railway Trust (CSRT) recently approved a $72.1 million distribution for the city in fiscal year 2028. This will support existing city-owned infrastructure, with an additional $10 million recommendation, designated as a one-time boost. The board approved the distribution during its quarterly meeting Tuesday, Sept. 15 for fiscal…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 16, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Public Schools reaches three-star rating on Ohio report card

Cincinnati Public Schools reaches three-star rating on Ohio report card The Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) recently earned a three-star rating on the latest Ohio School Report Card. This marks an improvement from the district’s 2.5-star rating in each of the previous two school years. This feat for the CPS is the first time under the…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 15, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati trash pickup delays leave more than 1,000 complaints after staffing shortage

Pickup for some garbage in the city was delayed across much of the city last week after several Public Service Department workers called out sick for multiple days. The complaints about it have now topped 1,100, with some residents saying they have gone nearly two weeks without collection. Staffing shortage delays trash collection The City…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 15, 20260Comments

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Record diesel prices raise costs for Cincinnati businesses and consumers

The prices of diesel are reaching record levels across the United States. The national average price of diesel reached a record $6.2301 per gallon on Sept. 14, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA). The price is up from $5.9015 a week earlier and $3.6923 a year ago. AAA’s current record is also above the…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 15, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati lands among America’s top food cities for 2026

Cincinnati just earned a spot in its food scene for 2026. It ranked 19th in U.S. News’ rankings. This puts Ohio city among the publication’s top food destinations for the year. U.S. News placed Cincinnati behind several major food destinations, including New Orleans, New York City and Chicago. New Orleans took the No. 1 spot,…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 14, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Council orders 30-day review of July East Side flooding

Ohio attorney general backs Flock cameras, calls for penalties for misuse

Cincinnati gas prices reach $4.59 as drivers search for cheaper fuel

Cincinnati Council advances 167-unit apartment plan for former Westwood sports mall

Cincinnati to receive $72.1 million from railway trust for infrastructure in FY2028

Cincinnati Public Schools reaches three-star rating on Ohio report card

Cincinnati trash pickup delays leave more than 1,000 complaints after staffing shortage

Record diesel prices raise costs for Cincinnati businesses and consumers

Cincinnati lands among America’s top food cities for 2026

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