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Cincinnati’s Western Hills Viaduct ramp reopens after shooting investigation

The Western Hills Viaduct ramp in Cincinnati reopened Tuesday morning after a shooting investigation temporarily closed the upper deck near northbound Interstate 75. Cincinnati police said the incident began around 3:40 a.m. on October 13, when a 911 caller reported a shooting in the 4600 block of Guerley Road in West Price Hill. Cincinnati police…

ByNina OliverioOctober 13, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Atlas Building redevelopment seeks $2.9 million in city funding

Cincinnati’s historic Atlas Building could receive $2.9 million in city funding to support its conversion into residential and commercial space in Downtown Cincinnati. The proposed redevelopment would create 67 rental apartments, including affordable housing options for moderate-income residents. The Cincinnati City Council’s Budget, Finance and Governance Committee approved the funding proposal on October 12, 2026.…

ByNina OliverioOctober 12, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Public Schools to hold two town halls on Issue 4 property tax levy

Cincinnati Public Schools will host two town halls in October to explain Issue 4, a proposed property tax levy that voters will consider in the November 3, 2026, election. Superintendent Shauna Murphy and Treasurer Michael Gustin will lead the meetings to discuss the proposed five-year, 7-mill operating levy, its estimated cost to homeowners, and the…

ByNina OliverioOctober 12, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Bengals beat Dolphins 31-24 as Joe Burrow throws four touchdowns

The Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Miami Dolphins 31-24 on Sunday, October 11, in Miami Gardens, Florida, ending a two-game losing streak. Quarterback Joe Burrow threw four touchdown passes, while safety Jordan Battle intercepted two passes to help Cincinnati secure the road victory. The win improved the Bengals’ record to 3-2 for the 2026 NFL season.…

ByNina OliverioOctober 12, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati nonprofit’s proposed center to offer tennis, pickleball and tutoring

A proposed tennis and education center in Norwood would give the Cincinnati Tennis Foundation a dedicated facility for youth sports, tutoring and educational programs. The project, called the First Serve Tennis and Education Center, is planned for a 2.2-acre site at 1907 Ross Ave., according to reports about the development. Neyer Properties is working with…

ByNina OliverioOctober 12, 20260Comments

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Politics

Are Polls Fake? Ohio Polls Have Lowballed the GOP for a Decade

By the Exchange's count, Ohio polls have underestimated Republicans by an average of 5 points since 2014. This fall, those polls show Democrat Sherrod Brown leading Republican Sen. Jon Husted by about 3 points. So are Ohio polls fake, or just wrong in the same direction, year after year? The honest answer is the second…

ByAdam KoehlerOctober 12, 20260Comments

Family with children entering a neighborhood polling place to vote in the November election on Hamilton County's children's services levy, Issue 10.

Community Politics

Hamilton County’s Child Placement Costs Doubled Before Issue 10

Hamilton County's children's services levy fund spent about twice as much on child placements in 2025 as in 2021. The average number of children in placement rose just 19% over those same four years. That gap sits at the center of Issue 10, the children's services levy on the Nov. 3 ballot. The ballot asks…

ByAdam KoehlerOctober 11, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Beekman Corridor safety upgrades near completion

Cincinnati’s Beekman Corridor safety project is nearing completion, bringing new traffic-calming measures, shorter pedestrian crossings and bicycle connections to South Cumminsville. The improvements aim to slow drivers, make streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists, and improve access to nearby neighborhood destinations. The project focuses on Beekman Street, a busy corridor where residents and city officials…

ByNina OliverioOctober 10, 20260Comments

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8 arrested in Kentucky child abuse investigation involving 7 children

Eight people have been arrested in connection with a child abuse investigation in Richmond, Kentucky. The Richmond Police Department’s investigation involved multiple family members who were living in the same residence. Seven children, ranging in age from 1 to 17, were removed from the home and placed with social services, according to reports from local…

ByNina OliverioOctober 10, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati’s Western Hills Viaduct ramp reopens after shooting investigation

Cincinnati Atlas Building redevelopment seeks $2.9 million in city funding

Cincinnati Public Schools to hold two town halls on Issue 4 property tax levy

Cincinnati Bengals beat Dolphins 31-24 as Joe Burrow throws four touchdowns

Cincinnati nonprofit’s proposed center to offer tennis, pickleball and tutoring

Are Polls Fake? Ohio Polls Have Lowballed the GOP for a Decade

Hamilton County’s Child Placement Costs Doubled Before Issue 10

Cincinnati Beekman Corridor safety upgrades near completion

8 arrested in Kentucky child abuse investigation involving 7 children

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