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Cincinnati public safety program faces scrutiny over lack of measurable results

Cincinnati’s public safety program is facing questions about its effectiveness after officials reported declines in several downtown crime categories but critics questioned whether the city has enough data to prove the initiative is working. The Cincinnati public safety program, led by the Cincinnati Collaborative Foundation (CCF), uses community outreach and youth engagement to help prevent…

ByNina OliverioOctober 21, 20260Comments

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Ohio electricity bills rise as residents struggle with higher costs

Ohio electricity bills are rising, putting additional financial pressure on households already struggling with everyday expenses. A Clermont County resident who received a $700 electric bill this summer said he feared losing his home as higher costs strained his fixed income. The October 20 report from WVXU highlighted the growing affordability concerns facing Ohio residents…

ByNina OliverioOctober 21, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati allocates $5 million from carryover budget to affordable housing

Cincinnati affordable housing initiatives could receive $5 million from the city’s fiscal year 2026 carryover budget under an ordinance advanced by City Council’s Budget, Finance and Governance Committee on Monday, Oct. 19. The proposal also directs $2 million toward the city’s pension fund as council members consider how to distribute approximately $23 million left over…

ByNina OliverioOctober 21, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Animal CARE waives adoption fees as shelter exceeds 1,000 animals

Cincinnati Animal CARE is waiving adoption fees for eligible animals as the shelter faces critical overcrowding, with more than 1,000 animals in its care. The Hamilton County animal shelter is urging residents to adopt pets or provide temporary foster homes to help relieve pressure on its facilities. The temporary fee waiver aims to encourage adoptions…

ByNina OliverioOctober 20, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati residents weigh in on future data center zoning rules

Cincinnati data center zoning rules are under review as city officials seek public input on how to regulate facilities that power cloud computing, artificial intelligence and other digital services. A public meeting on Monday, October 19, gave residents an opportunity to discuss potential regulations and raise concerns about the effects of data centers on local…

ByNina OliverioOctober 20, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati ranks No. 40 among U.S. metro areas in 2026 study

Cincinnati ranks No. 40 among 393 U.S. metropolitan areas in the 2026 America’s Best Cities report from Resonance Consultancy, which evaluates economic performance, quality of life and public perception. The Cincinnati ranking places the region between Indianapolis, which ranked No. 39, and Cleveland, which ranked No. 41. Columbus ranked No. 34, while Louisville came in…

ByNina OliverioOctober 20, 20260Comments

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OSHA investigates fatal crane accident at Brent Spence bridge project

A construction worker died after a crane accident at the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio. Cincinnati police and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) are investigating the incident. According to local news reports citing Cincinnati police, the worker was operating a boom lift near West Third Street and Pete Rose…

ByNina OliverioOctober 20, 20260Comments

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Greater Cincinnati bike buses grow as families seek safer school commutes

Bike buses in Greater Cincinnati are gaining momentum as families look for healthier ways to get children to school. From Pleasant Ridge to Hyde Park, organized group rides are helping students and parents incorporate cycling into their morning routines. Unlike traditional school buses, bike buses consist of students, parents and volunteers riding bicycles along planned…

ByNina OliverioOctober 19, 20260Comments

AI-generated editorial illustration of Nick Fuentes, leader of the Groyper movement, alongside an Ohio ballot box and voting imagery during the 2026 governor's race.

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Nick Fuentes Backs Acton to Stop a Cincinnati-Born Republican

The Groyper Movement's Leader Wants Ohio Republicans to Elect Amy Acton Nick Fuentes calls it a protest vote, and his own words say what he's protesting On Oct. 8, two days after early voting opened, the Groyper movement's leader posted to his roughly 1.3 million followers on X: "Early voting has begun in Ohio. VOTE…

ByAdam KoehlerOctober 19, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati public safety program faces scrutiny over lack of measurable results

Ohio electricity bills rise as residents struggle with higher costs

Cincinnati allocates $5 million from carryover budget to affordable housing

Cincinnati Animal CARE waives adoption fees as shelter exceeds 1,000 animals

Cincinnati residents weigh in on future data center zoning rules

Cincinnati ranks No. 40 among U.S. metro areas in 2026 study

OSHA investigates fatal crane accident at Brent Spence bridge project

Greater Cincinnati bike buses grow as families seek safer school commutes

Nick Fuentes Backs Acton to Stop a Cincinnati-Born Republican

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