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Emergency rescue workers navigate floodwaters on Madison Avenue during the Oakley flooding Cincinnati storm as stranded vehicles sit beneath the Interstate 71 overpass.

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Why Is Oakley Underwater When Cincinnati Has $1.8 Billion for Infrastructure?

Friday night's Oakley flooding hit hard enough that the neighborhood, along with Hyde Park, disappeared underwater. Forty water rescues. I-71 underwater in both directions. A Metro bus with water past the seats. Oakley flooding was also reported during these storms. Madisonville and Pleasant Ridge took on water too. Flash floodwaters killed one person in Fairfax,…

ByAdam KoehlerJuly 18, 20260Comments

A dark gray sedan driving through deep floodwater on an interstate highway during a heavy rainstorm in Cincinnati. Several other cars are visible in the background, and there's a guardrail and trees on the right.

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I-71 flooding shuts down multiple lanes as heavy rain hits Cincinnati

Heavy rainfall triggered widespread flooding across Greater Cincinnati on Friday evening, leaving several major roads underwater and disrupting travel during one of the busiest times of the day. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) closed portions of Interstate 71 after floodwaters made the highway unsafe for motorists. Emergency officials also issued a Flash Flood Warning…

ByNina OliverioJuly 18, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati breweries continue growing by adapting to changing craft beer market

Cincinnati’s craft beer scene continues to demonstrate resilience in 2026 as local breweries expand taproom experiences, introduce new products, and strengthen community partnerships. While the national craft beer industry experienced another year of declining production, breweries across Greater Cincinnati continue finding opportunities by focusing on local customers rather than large-scale distribution. Industry groups say the…

ByNina OliverioJuly 17, 20260Comments

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Greater Cincinnati colleges expand AI degree programs as demand grows

Greater Cincinnati colleges continue to expand artificial intelligence (AI) degree programs, reflecting growing demand from employers and students seeking careers that involve AI. Mount St. Joseph University recently became the latest institution to announce a Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence along with an AI minor, joining several regional universities that have broadened their AI-related…

ByNina OliverioJuly 17, 20260Comments

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Collaborative Agreement review begins as Cincinnati renews bias-free policing efforts

Cincinnati officials have announced a renewed commitment to the Collaborative Agreement. They are launching a review of policing policies and procedures following new concerns about racial disparities in police stops. The announcement came during a community meeting in Roselawn on Thursday. At this meeting, city leaders, police officials, and residents discussed the future of bias-free…

ByNina OliverioJuly 17, 20260Comments

A wooden flight board holding five tasting glasses of various craft beers, ranging from light to amber, sitting outdoors in the sunlight.

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Cincinnati brewery wins historic U.S. Open Beer Championship title

The Cincinnati region has another national champion to celebrate. This, after Third Eye Brewing Co. earned the top overall honor at the 2026 U.S. Open Beer Championship. The recognition marks the first time an Ohio brewery has won the competition’s prestigious Grand National Champion Brewery award, highlighting the continued growth of Greater Cincinnati’s craft beer…

ByNina OliverioJuly 17, 20260Comments

A maintenance truck with an illuminated arrow board and orange traffic cones blocking a lane on a highway.

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Norwood Lateral crash kills City of Cincinnati employee after Metro bus collision

A City of Cincinnati employee died Thursday after a Metro bus crashed into city maintenance vehicles on the Norwood Lateral. The crash happened while road crews worked on a scheduled traffic project, according to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office. The collision happened shortly before 1 p.m. on the westbound lanes of State Route 562…

ByNina OliverioJuly 17, 20260Comments

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Ohio universities earn top rankings

Students searching for the best colleges in Ohio have a new set of rankings to consider. The U.S. News & World Report released its latest Best Colleges rankings, placing 16 Ohio universities among the nation’s ranked institutions. The annual rankings evaluate colleges using factors such as graduation rates, student outcomes, faculty resources, financial resources, and…

ByNina OliverioJuly 16, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati child support changes bring new rules for families in 2026

New Cincinnati child support rules for 2026 will modernize local family payment processes. Understanding these Cincinnati child support updates is essential for local parents navigating the legal system. Local cashier windows close for Cincinnati child support payments According to official announcements from Hamilton County Job and Family Services , the agency is rapidly modernizing…

ByNina OliverioJuly 16, 20260Comments

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Why Is Oakley Underwater When Cincinnati Has $1.8 Billion for Infrastructure?

I-71 flooding shuts down multiple lanes as heavy rain hits Cincinnati

Cincinnati breweries continue growing by adapting to changing craft beer market

Greater Cincinnati colleges expand AI degree programs as demand grows

Collaborative Agreement review begins as Cincinnati renews bias-free policing efforts

Cincinnati brewery wins historic U.S. Open Beer Championship title

Norwood Lateral crash kills City of Cincinnati employee after Metro bus collision

Ohio universities earn top rankings

Cincinnati child support changes bring new rules for families in 2026

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