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Police investigate a daytime shooting near Grant Park and East McMicken Street in Over-the-Rhine.

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Over-the-Rhine Shooting Near Grant Park Adds to Growing Violence Concerns

Cincinnati Police arrested a suspect Monday afternoon after a shooting inside a POAH property near Grant Park in Over-the-Rhine. The latest violent incident to shake residents, already concerned about rising disorder in and around the urban core. Police responded around 12:15 p.m. to 59 E. McMicken Street after reports of a shooting inside the building.…

ByAdam KoehlerMay 18, 20260Comments

A concerned couple sits at a kitchen counter, reviewing rising utility bills and a digital graph of 2026 energy cost trends on a tablet.

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Energy costs Cincinnati 2026: Electricity and gas price trends explained

Understanding the rising energy costs Cincinnati families face is crucial for household budgeting this year. The primary drivers of energy costs Cincinnati residents pay include natural gas rates and grid upgrades. The current state of utility bills Rising monthly utility bills are putting immense pressure on local budgets across the tri-state area. Many homeowners are…

ByNina OliverioMay 18, 20260Comments

Trey Isles and his girlfriend stand together outside a Circle K in Newport, Kentucky, in a nighttime photo used for coverage of the May 2026 shooting.

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Newport Man Shot 15 Times Point-Blank at Circle K, Girlfriend Saves His Life

Early Saturday morning, May 10, 2026, A 24-year-old father Trey Isles was shot 15 times at point-blank range. This happened just outside the Circle K at 10th and Monmouth Streets in Newport, Kentucky. Trey and his girlfriend had walked to the store for snacks after a night out. Police and family say an argument escalated,…

ByCincinnati ExchangeMay 18, 20260Comments

A BP gas station at dusk in Cincinnati's Northside neighborhood, with cars parked at the pumps and a brightly lit convenience store.

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Northside shooting leaves one injured at Cincinnati gas station

Northside shooting investigators continue examining evidence after gunfire erupted at a Cincinnati gas station Sunday evening. Cincinnati police said officers arrived at the BP station at 3949 Spring Grove Avenue in Northside and found one victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. Authorities transported the victim to UC Medical Center with injuries police…

ByNina OliverioMay 18, 20260Comments

Percy Reliford memorial scene on Guerley Road in West Price Hill at night following the fatal hit-and-run investigation

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West Price Hill Hit-and-Run Leaves Six Children Without Their Father

A West Price Hill hit-and-run Saturday night killed 46-year-old Percy Reliford as he loaded a utility trailer outside a home on Guerley Road. Police say the driver of a white van struck him and fled the scene, leaving behind a grieving family and a neighborhood demanding answers. For many residents across Greater Cincinnati, the recent…

ByAdam KoehlerMay 18, 20260Comments

Cincinnati skyline next to financial documents, a calculator, and a laptop showing budget charts, representing Cincinnati tax changes in 2026.

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Cincinnati tax changes: What the 2026 updates mean for residents and businesses

Residents and business owners are preparing for the significant Cincinnati tax changes coming to the local economy in 2026. Understanding the Cincinnati tax changes introduced this year is essential for navigating upcoming municipal budget adjustments. The Cincinnati tax changes planned for 2026 are driving a major financial shift for residents and businesses across the region.…

ByNina OliverioMay 18, 20260Comments

Aerial view of The Banks mixed-use development and Great American Ball Park along the Cincinnati riverfront at sunset.

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Cincinnati planning commission approves new phase of The Banks development

The Banks’ development plan adds new housing, retail, and public spaces along Cincinnati’s riverfront. The development project for The Banks received approval from the Cincinnati Planning Commission for a large-scale expansion that will add residential buildings, retail space, entertainment venues, offices, and new public amenities over the next decade. The Cincinnati Planning Commission approved updated…

ByNina OliverioMay 18, 20260Comments

Cincinnati police vehicles and a Metro Route 46 bus at an active crime scene during a violent weekend across Cincinnati

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Violent Weekend in Cincinnati Exposes a Growing Public Trust Problem

Another violent weekend in Cincinnati, folks. This included a strangulation death near Oak Hills High School, multiple shootings across city neighborhoods, a bar shooting in Covington, and a fatal hit-and-run in Price Hill. The incidents touched communities from North Fairmount to the West Side to Northern Kentucky. This violent weekend in Cincinnati left a lasting…

ByAdam KoehlerMay 17, 20260Comments

A diverse group of young athletes in colorful uniforms gathering for a team cheer with their coach on an outdoor basketball court in Cincinnati.

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Cincinnati youth programs expand with new sports, education initiatives

Cincinnati youth programs continue to grow as city leaders and nonprofit groups expand sports, education, and mentoring opportunities for local students. Youth programs now play a larger role in after-school learning, neighborhood engagement, and violence prevention efforts across the region. Community leaders across Cincinnati have increased funding and partnerships for youth-focused activities in 2026. Local…

ByNina OliverioMay 16, 20260Comments

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Over-the-Rhine Shooting Near Grant Park Adds to Growing Violence Concerns

Energy costs Cincinnati 2026: Electricity and gas price trends explained

Newport Man Shot 15 Times Point-Blank at Circle K, Girlfriend Saves His Life

Northside shooting leaves one injured at Cincinnati gas station

West Price Hill Hit-and-Run Leaves Six Children Without Their Father

Cincinnati tax changes: What the 2026 updates mean for residents and businesses

Cincinnati planning commission approves new phase of The Banks development

Violent Weekend in Cincinnati Exposes a Growing Public Trust Problem

Cincinnati youth programs expand with new sports, education initiatives

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