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Cincinnati’s Climate Migrant Plan Reveals a Bigger Problem at City Hall

Cincinnati Wants to Prepare for Climate Migrants The City of Cincinnati recently released a Climate Migration Readiness Plan through its Office of Environment and Sustainability. WVXU reported that the plan was released on May 13 and considers how climate migration could shape Cincinnati by 2050. It also examines what the city can do now to…

ByAdam Koehler4 days ago0Comments

People walking and cycling through a heavy downpour and flooded streets next to vehicles in Cincinnati.

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Flood risk rises as heavy rain threatens Greater Cincinnati through midweek

Greater Cincinnati residents face a heightened threat of flooding this week as a prolonged stretch of rain and thunderstorms moves through southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Southeast Indiana. Forecasters say repeated rounds of precipitation could overwhelm drainage systems and lead to flooding in low-lying areas. The National Weather Service office in Wilmington expects showers and…

ByNina Oliverio4 days ago0Comments

Hamilton County Republicans gather for a party meeting and chairman election in Cincinnati as members discuss the future of the HCGOP.

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Hamilton County Republicans Need Fewer Enemies and More Allies

“Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.” That statement rings so true, and the problem is, it’s getting harder to tell them apart within the Hamilton County Republicans. I walked into a room filled with people of the same party affiliation, same values, same goals, but with differing ways of achieving those goals, much…

ByCherise Wilson4 days ago0Comments

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Cincinnati Climate Week debuts with focus on environmental solutions across the region

Cincinnati Climate Week has launched its first regional series of events focused on sustainability, resilience, and environmental action. Cincinnati Climate Week brings together community leaders, businesses, educators, and residents for a week of climate-focused programs across Greater Cincinnati. The inaugural Cincinnati Climate Week began on June 8 with a packed schedule of events designed to…

ByNina Oliverio4 days ago0Comments

A blurred view of a car parked on a street, illustrating the vehicle involved in the recent Cincinnati child endangerment case.

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Child endangerment charges filed after Cincinnati father leaves kids in car

Child endangerment charges were filed after a Cincinnati-area father allegedly left two children alone in a vehicle while drinking inside a bar. The charges stem from an incident in Cheviot where police said two young children remained unattended in a car for hours. Authorities arrested a Cincinnati father after police said he left two children…

ByNina Oliverio4 days ago0Comments

Crime reporting concerns illustrated by a woman with duct tape covering her mouth, symbolizing silence, fear, and reluctance to report crime.

Opinion Politics

Is Crime Down in Cincinnati? Or Have We Simply Stopped Reporting?

Cincinnati's latest crime statistics show improvement in several categories, and city leaders have pointed to those numbers as evidence that public safety is improving. The numbers may be accurate. The larger question is whether they tell the entire story. As reporting habits change, expectations shift, and frustrated residents leave, official crime statistics can begin drifting…

ByAdam KoehlerJune 6, 20260Comments

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Rising credit card debt in 2026 squeezes Cincinnati families

The growing burden of credit card debt is reshaping household finances across Ohio this year. Families face tough choices as credit card debt outpaces wage growth in our region. Cincinnati families are feeling the heavy squeeze of rising living costs in 2026. Many residents now rely heavily on revolving credit lines to cover basic daily…

ByNina OliverioJune 5, 20260Comments

Empty commercial office floor with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the downtown Cincinnati skyline and Ohio River.

Business Community

Rising downtown office vacancy shifts Cincinnati commercial real estate trends

A surge in downtown office vacancy is pushing local developers to rethink traditional commercial properties. City leaders face new challenges as downtown office vacancy impacts the broader Cincinnati real estate landscape. The persistent rise in downtown office vacancy is permanently reshaping the heart of Cincinnati’s business district. With downtown office vacancy reaching historic highs, local…

ByNina OliverioJune 5, 20260Comments

Police cruiser with flashing lights behind yellow police tape at night during an investigation at a West Chester apartment complex.

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West Chester shooting leaves man dead after police respond to apartment complex call

Shooting investigators at West Chester are examining the circumstances that led to a fatal officer-involved encounter at an apartment complex in Butler County. The shooting occurred after officers responded to reports of a woman screaming inside an apartment on Zinnia Court on the night of June 4. A man died following an officer-involved shooting at…

ByNina OliverioJune 5, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati’s Climate Migrant Plan Reveals a Bigger Problem at City Hall

Flood risk rises as heavy rain threatens Greater Cincinnati through midweek

Hamilton County Republicans Need Fewer Enemies and More Allies

Cincinnati Climate Week debuts with focus on environmental solutions across the region

Child endangerment charges filed after Cincinnati father leaves kids in car

Is Crime Down in Cincinnati? Or Have We Simply Stopped Reporting?

Rising credit card debt in 2026 squeezes Cincinnati families

Rising downtown office vacancy shifts Cincinnati commercial real estate trends

West Chester shooting leaves man dead after police respond to apartment complex call

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