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Cincinnati launches solar project at former landfill in Winton Hills

Cincinnati leaders launched a major solar project in Winton Hills this week. The solar project marks a significant step in the city’s transition to renewable energy. City officials, led by Aftab Pureval, broke ground on the Center Hill Solar Array on April 17, 2026, transforming a long-closed landfill into a clean energy site. The development…

ByNina OliverioApril 17, 20260Comments

Pedestrians walking along a brick-paved path lined with trees and benches at Piatt Park in downtown Cincinnati.

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Piatt Park upgrade plan advances with $7.2M state funding push

Piatt Park upgrade plans are moving forward as Cincinnati officials approve a new redevelopment path. The Piatt Park upgrade could bring $7.2 million in state funding to modernize the city’s oldest public park. Cincinnati leaders approved a key step that allows a major downtown redevelopment effort to move ahead. On April 16, the Cincinnati…

ByNina OliverioApril 17, 20260Comments

Industrial workers in silhouette at an Ohio warehouse during dawn, illustrating 2026 WARN notice layoffs.

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Ohio WARN notices surge in early 2026 amid new state labor laws, economic shifts

The true scope of early 2026 layoffs Recent WARN filings indicate significant workforce adjustments across Ohio. However, the timeline of these cuts is often blurred in aggregated reporting. While March 2026 saw steady filings impacting nearly 900 workers—including closures at Lourdes University (387 workers) and logistics providers like GXO Logistics and GEODIS LLC—the broader impact…

ByNina OliverioApril 17, 20260Comments

Stacks of cash and a plaque for a $3.4 million Cincinnati violent crime reduction grant in front of a city skyline and crime analysis map.

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Ohio violent crime funding distributes $3.4M, with $403K to Greater Cincinnati

Ohio violent crime funding will distribute $3.4 million to law enforcement agencies across the state. Ohio officials announced a new round of grants aimed at reducing violent crime through targeted enforcement and prevention strategies. Governor Mike DeWine said the funding supports local agencies working to address crime trends and improve public safety outcomes. The grants…

ByNina OliverioApril 17, 20260Comments

Western Hills High School entrance in Cincinnati featuring a security sign requiring law enforcement to present judicial warrants, following unauthorized ICE-related school visits.

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CPS responds to ICE school visits by out-of-town police chief

Cincinnati Public Schools is taking a firm stance following recent ICE school visits that alarmed the local community. On Wednesday morning, an unexpected law enforcement presence disrupted the typical routine at several local educational facilities. An out-of-town police officer entered three separate campuses on the West Side of Cincinnati. The officer confidently claimed to be…

ByNina OliverioApril 16, 20260Comments

Aerial architectural rendering of the Piatt Park transformation project in downtown Cincinnati, part of 3CDC’s $128 million urban development plan.

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Piatt Park transformation included in 3CDC’s $128M development plan

Piatt Park transformation plans are moving forward as part of a broader downtown investment strategy. Cincinnati Center City Development Corporation, commonly known as 3CDC, is advancing a series of projects aimed at reshaping the city’s urban core. The nonprofit developer confirmed that improvements to Piatt Park will be one component of a larger capital plan.…

ByNina OliverioApril 16, 20260Comments

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What Ohio’s SB 29 means for student privacy, parents and athletes

If you are a parent of a high school student in Ohio, you may have recently received an email about “Senate Bill 29,” device monitoring, or student data privacy and wondered what it actually means. Does this affect how your child’s school-issued Chromebook is monitored? Does it impact the apps coaches use to communicate with…

ByNoelle ScheperApril 16, 20260Comments

Cincinnati Bengals helmet and NFL football on turf with "Building Pressure, Building the Future" branding in the background.

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Bengals signing criticism sparks debate over $60 million deal

The Cincinnati Bengals made headlines after signing edge rusher Boye Mafe to a three-year, $60 million contract during free agency. The move came after the team lost veteran pass rusher Trey Hendrickson, creating urgency to rebuild its defensive front. While the front office framed the signing as a long-term investment, reaction across the league has…

ByNina OliverioApril 16, 20260Comments

Police crime scene at the intersection of McMicken Avenue and Walnut Street in Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, featuring yellow caution tape and evidence markers.

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Over-the-Rhine shooting leaves one injured near school dismissal

A daytime shooting in Cincinnati’s Over-the-Rhine neighborhood left one person injured Tuesday afternoon and triggered a nearby school lockdown, according to police and local reports. The incident occurred around 2:15 p.m. near East McMicken Avenue and Walnut Street, an area with regular pedestrian traffic during school dismissal hours. Officers with the Cincinnati Police Department responded…

ByNina OliverioApril 16, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati launches solar project at former landfill in Winton Hills

Piatt Park upgrade plan advances with $7.2M state funding push

Ohio WARN notices surge in early 2026 amid new state labor laws, economic shifts

Ohio violent crime funding distributes $3.4M, with $403K to Greater Cincinnati

CPS responds to ICE school visits by out-of-town police chief

Piatt Park transformation included in 3CDC’s $128M development plan

What Ohio’s SB 29 means for student privacy, parents and athletes

Bengals signing criticism sparks debate over $60 million deal

Over-the-Rhine shooting leaves one injured near school dismissal

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