Thursday, June 25, 2026

Cincinnati, US

72°F

A person wearing a winter coat and high-visibility vest shoveling deep snow off a sidewalk during a winter storm in the Cincinnati Tri-State area.

News Season

Tri‑State residents stock up ahead of snowstorm

Article Summary Residents across the Tri‑State are rushing to stock up ahead of a major snowstorm expected this weekend. Grocery and hardware stores in Cincinnati, Ohio, and surrounding areas report heavy foot traffic as shoppers buy essentials like food, shovels, salt, and winter gear. Forecasts call for 8–16 inches of snow, with hazardous travel likely…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 23, 20260Comments

Crime scene tape in a dimly lit area representing the 2025 murder rate statistics in the United States.

National News News

U.S. murder rate plummets to record low in 2025

Article Summary The U.S. murder rate fell sharply in 2025, marking the largest single-year drop on record, according to the Council on Criminal Justice. Homicides in 35 major cities declined by about 21 percent. Notably, Denver, Washington, D.C., and Omaha saw the steepest reductions. Other violent and property crimes also dropped. In contrast, drug offenses…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 23, 20260Comments

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) seal and American flag, illustrating a story about a false citizenship claim.

National News News

Ex-Iowa superintendent guilty plea highlights false citizenship claim

Article Summary Former Des Moines Public Schools superintendent Ian Roberts pleaded guilty in federal court to making a false citizenship claim and illegally possessing firearms while living in the U.S. without legal status. Roberts admitted he falsely identified himself as a U.S. citizen on a federal employment form. He was later found with multiple weapons…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 23, 20260Comments

Small green sprout growing from dark soil, representing the Green Cincinnati Plan and environmental sustainability.

Community News

Green Cincinnati Plan shows strong progress despite reduced federal support

Article Summary The Green Cincinnati Plan continues making strong progress despite reduced federal support. More than 85% of the plan’s 130 actions are underway or completed. Local funding, community partnerships, and strategic planning are driving progress. Projects include renewable energy expansion, recycling programs, and environmental justice initiatives. City leaders emphasize that much of the plan’s…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 22, 20260Comments

Business professionals meeting to discuss in-demand jobs and workforce needs in Cincinnati.

Community News

Jobs in demand Cincinnati: Data shows where employers are hiring in 2026

Jobs in demand Cincinnati continue to shift as local labor data shows specific growth areas. The jobs in demand Cincinnati workforce shows definite pockets of strong hiring, even as overall job growth softened nationwide in late 2025. Employers in healthcare, construction, logistics, administrative support, and advanced industries are actively recruiting amid shifting labor trends. According…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 22, 20260Comments

World Health Organization flag flying outside WHO headquarters amid U.S. exit announcement

Health National News News

U.S. exit from WHO sparks global health concern

Article Summary The United States officially exited the World Health Organization on January 22, 2026, without paying roughly $260 million in outstanding dues. Global health experts warn the move could weaken disease surveillance, outbreak response, and vaccine programs. WHO faces a significant funding shortfall. As a result, the organization is forcing hiring freezes and program…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 22, 20260Comments

Snow-lined sidewalk cleared after winter storm in Cincinnati

News

Cincinnati expands snow tech to tackle winter roads ahead of storm

Article Summary Cincinnati has launched new snow tech to improve winter road safety ahead of an approaching storm. Upgrades include drones for aerial monitoring, weather stations at key intersections, and tablets for plow drivers connected to a live snowplow tracker. City officials say these tools address last year’s operational gaps. Moreover, they allow crews to…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 22, 20260Comments

Red car speeding on a city street with motion blur, illustrating the crackdown on illegal street racing in Kentucky.

News

Illegal racing crackdown could allow Kentucky to seize and destroy street racers’ cars

Article Summary Kentucky lawmakers are advancing a proposal that could make illegal street racing penalties among the toughest in the nation. House Bill 425 would raise fines and allow police to confiscate, sell, or even destroy vehicles used in street races, especially for repeat offenders. Supporters say the measure would deter dangerous driving and save…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 22, 20260Comments

Solar panels installed at a landfill solar project in Cincinnati, Ohio, capturing sunlight in a green field.

News

Cincinnati landfill solar project set to power homes while boosting city’s renewable energy push

Article Summary Cincinnati is moving forward with a solar project on the long-closed Center Hill Landfill in Winton Hills. This will turn unused land into a clean energy asset. The solar array is expected to generate enough electricity to power about 1,200 homes annually. However, it will be supplying city operations rather than individual households.…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 21, 20260Comments

Cincinnati’s Newsroom for the People.

Tri‑State residents stock up ahead of snowstorm

U.S. murder rate plummets to record low in 2025

Ex-Iowa superintendent guilty plea highlights false citizenship claim

Green Cincinnati Plan shows strong progress despite reduced federal support

Jobs in demand Cincinnati: Data shows where employers are hiring in 2026

U.S. exit from WHO sparks global health concern

Cincinnati expands snow tech to tackle winter roads ahead of storm

Illegal racing crackdown could allow Kentucky to seize and destroy street racers’ cars

Cincinnati landfill solar project set to power homes while boosting city’s renewable energy push

Newsletter

The Harsh New Reality of Cincinnati Creative Jobs

Comic-Con Bars AI-Generated Art After Artist Backlash

Newsletter

Sign Up to Our Newsletter