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Cincinnati business leaders urge CPS to delay property tax levy

Cincinnati business leaders are urging Cincinnati Public Schools to pause its proposed property tax levy, citing concerns about transparency, timing and community support. The five-year, 7-mill measure is scheduled to appear on the November 3, 2026, ballot and would generate approximately $66.3 million annually if approved. Letters from Cincinnati Regional Chamber President and CEO Brendon…

ByNina OliverioOctober 15, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Zoo Welcomes three rescued manatees as another returns to Florida

Cincinnati Zoo manatees Tuglet, Smidge and Zimomo arrived at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden on October 14. This began the next stage of their recovery after being rescued in Florida. The three young manatees will receive continued care at Manatee Springs. This is part of a coordinated conservation effort involving zoos, wildlife agencies…

ByNina OliverioOctober 14, 20260Comments

Fallen tree limbs blocking a Cincinnati street after a storm, with an emergency vehicle and damaged utility lines nearby

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Duke Energy Foundation funds recovery grants for 26 storm-hit Cincinnati businesses

Storm relief grants will help 26 Greater Cincinnati small businesses recover from summer flooding, power outages and storm-related financial losses. The Duke Energy Foundation and Cincinnati Regional Chamber are providing financial assistance to businesses affected by severe weather. Twenty-six small businesses across Greater Cincinnati are receiving $100,000 in storm-recovery grants after summer storms caused flooding,…

ByNina OliverioOctober 14, 20260Comments

Chain attached to a crossing-arm assembly at Cincinnati's Madison Road floodgate over Duck Creek railroad arms in July 2026.

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City Confirms Duck Creek Floodgate Problem Exchange Flagged in July

Cincinnati now says a failure of the railroad arms kept the Duck Creek floodgate from closing on July 17. The Cincinnati Exchange reported the crossing-arm problem on July 22, five days after the storm. The city's finding on the Duck Creek railroad arms appears in a presentation the administration gave a council committee Tuesday. Page…

ByAdam KoehlerOctober 14, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati breaks 98-year-old heat record as storms and frost threaten

Cincinnati broke a 98-year-old temperature record after reaching 89 degrees Fahrenheit on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026. The record-setting heat comes ahead of thunderstorms, heavy rainfall and a potential frost threat across Greater Cincinnati later this week. The National Weather Service (NWS) reported that Tuesday’s high surpassed the previous Oct. 13 record of 88 degrees, established…

ByNina OliverioOctober 14, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Public Schools leaders explain proposed $66.3 million tax levy at town hall

Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) leaders met with residents Tuesday, October 13, to discuss a proposed property tax levy that will appear on the November 3, 2026, ballot. The town hall gave community members an opportunity to learn about the district’s financial challenges, the proposed funding measure and its potential impact on local taxpayers. The meeting…

ByNina OliverioOctober 14, 20260Comments

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Trump to visit Greater Cincinnati this weekend for midterm campaign rally

President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Greater Cincinnati on Saturday, October 17, for a rally in Highland Heights, Kentucky, as Republicans campaign ahead of the November midterm elections. The visit marks another stop in the region for Trump, who has recently held campaign events in Youngstown and Vandalia, Ohio. His planned appearance brings national…

ByNina OliverioOctober 13, 20260Comments

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November 3 election voter guide: What Ohio and Cincinnati voters need to know

Ohio voters are preparing for the November 3, 2026, general election, with statewide races, a proposed constitutional amendment and local ballot issues shaping decisions at the polls. The election will determine who holds key state and federal offices and how voters respond to proposals affecting election rules, public education and local government. Early in-person…

ByNina OliverioOctober 13, 20260Comments

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ODOT installs autonomous drones to monitor Brent Spence Bridge construction in Cincinnati

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has installed two autonomous drone systems at Longworth Hall in Cincinnati to monitor construction of the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor project. The technology will give project teams aerial views of construction progress, infrastructure conditions and traffic activity. According to DriveOhio, ODOT’s smart mobility program, the drone-in-a-box systems were installed…

ByNina OliverioOctober 13, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati business leaders urge CPS to delay property tax levy

Cincinnati Zoo Welcomes three rescued manatees as another returns to Florida

Duke Energy Foundation funds recovery grants for 26 storm-hit Cincinnati businesses

City Confirms Duck Creek Floodgate Problem Exchange Flagged in July

Cincinnati breaks 98-year-old heat record as storms and frost threaten

Cincinnati Public Schools leaders explain proposed $66.3 million tax levy at town hall

Trump to visit Greater Cincinnati this weekend for midterm campaign rally

November 3 election voter guide: What Ohio and Cincinnati voters need to know

ODOT installs autonomous drones to monitor Brent Spence Bridge construction in Cincinnati

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