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Western Hills High School entrance in Cincinnati featuring a security sign requiring law enforcement to present judicial warrants, following unauthorized ICE-related school visits.

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CPS responds to ICE school visits by out-of-town police chief

Cincinnati Public Schools is taking a firm stance following recent ICE school visits that alarmed the local community. On Wednesday morning, an unexpected law enforcement presence disrupted the typical routine at several local educational facilities. An out-of-town police officer entered three separate campuses on the West Side of Cincinnati. The officer confidently claimed to be…

ByNina OliverioApril 16, 20260Comments

Aerial architectural rendering of the Piatt Park transformation project in downtown Cincinnati, part of 3CDC’s $128 million urban development plan.

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Piatt Park transformation included in 3CDC’s $128M development plan

Piatt Park transformation plans are moving forward as part of a broader downtown investment strategy. Cincinnati Center City Development Corporation, commonly known as 3CDC, is advancing a series of projects aimed at reshaping the city’s urban core. The nonprofit developer confirmed that improvements to Piatt Park will be one component of a larger capital plan.…

ByNina OliverioApril 16, 20260Comments

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What Ohio’s SB 29 means for student privacy, parents and athletes

If you are a parent of a high school student in Ohio, you may have recently received an email about “Senate Bill 29,” device monitoring, or student data privacy and wondered what it actually means. Does this affect how your child’s school-issued Chromebook is monitored? Does it impact the apps coaches use to communicate with…

ByNoelle ScheperApril 16, 20260Comments

Cincinnati Bengals helmet and NFL football on turf with "Building Pressure, Building the Future" branding in the background.

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Bengals signing criticism sparks debate over $60 million deal

The Cincinnati Bengals made headlines after signing edge rusher Boye Mafe to a three-year, $60 million contract during free agency. The move came after the team lost veteran pass rusher Trey Hendrickson, creating urgency to rebuild its defensive front. While the front office framed the signing as a long-term investment, reaction across the league has…

ByNina OliverioApril 16, 20260Comments

Police crime scene at the intersection of McMicken Avenue and Walnut Street in Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, featuring yellow caution tape and evidence markers.

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Over-the-Rhine shooting leaves one injured near school dismissal

A daytime shooting in Cincinnati’s Over-the-Rhine neighborhood left one person injured Tuesday afternoon and triggered a nearby school lockdown, according to police and local reports. The incident occurred around 2:15 p.m. near East McMicken Avenue and Walnut Street, an area with regular pedestrian traffic during school dismissal hours. Officers with the Cincinnati Police Department responded…

ByNina OliverioApril 16, 20260Comments

Empty school classroom with wooden desks and backpacks, illustrating Ohio’s statewide attendance dashboard launch.

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Ohio attendance dashboard launches statewide to track student absenteeism

Ohio’s attendance dashboard is now live across the state as officials roll out a new system to track student absenteeism in real time. The attendance dashboard gives schools, families, and policymakers access to updated attendance trends across Ohio districts. How the attendance dashboard tracks student absenteeism The attendance dashboard provides weekly updates on student attendance…

ByNina OliverioApril 15, 20260Comments

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Chronic Disease Costs Hit $4.9T. The System Isn’t Built to Stop It

The Numbers Are Obscene (And We've Stopped Noticing) Ninety cents of every health care dollar in America flows to people already sick. This isn't a policy failure or a temporary market distortion. It's the business model. Heart disease and stroke kill more than 843,000 Americans annually and will cost the system roughly $2 trillion by…

ByAdam KoehlerApril 15, 20260Comments

Cincinnati Reds baseball cleat, ice pack, and athletic tape on a baseball field for a Reds injury update.

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Reds injury update: Encouraging signs for Pagán, Singer

The Cincinnati Reds received encouraging early medical feedback after two key pitchers exited during a close win over the San Francisco Giants. Closer Emilio Pagán appeared to tweak his hamstring on the final pitch of the game. Starting pitcher Brady Singer took a hard line drive off his right foot earlier in the contest. Both…

ByNina OliverioApril 15, 20260Comments

Pacman Jones sits in Kenton County courtroom during sentencing hearing in Covington Kentucky

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Pacman Jones Sentenced to Probation in Covington Assault Case

Pacman Jones sentencing ends without jail time Pacman Jones sentencing in Northern Kentucky ended Tuesday with a result that will draw mixed reactions across Cincinnati and Covington. The former Bengals cornerback was given five years of probation after pleading guilty to assaulting a police officer and a bar employee, avoiding the 18-month prison recommendation prosecutors…

ByRob KantnerApril 15, 20260Comments

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CPS responds to ICE school visits by out-of-town police chief

Piatt Park transformation included in 3CDC’s $128M development plan

What Ohio’s SB 29 means for student privacy, parents and athletes

Bengals signing criticism sparks debate over $60 million deal

Over-the-Rhine shooting leaves one injured near school dismissal

Ohio attendance dashboard launches statewide to track student absenteeism

Chronic Disease Costs Hit $4.9T. The System Isn’t Built to Stop It

Reds injury update: Encouraging signs for Pagán, Singer

Pacman Jones Sentenced to Probation in Covington Assault Case

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