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Cincinnati faces potential Cyclones hockey strike as labor talks stall

Heritage Bank Center braces for empty ice as the ECHL (formerly the East Coast Hockey League) and players union reach a breaking point over wages and benefits. The Cincinnati Cyclones’ holiday home stand is under immediate threat as the Professional Hockey Players’ Association (PHPA) has served a strike notice to the ECHL, jeopardizing games scheduled…

ByNina OliverioDecember 26, 20250Comments

Dense fog covering bare winter trees in Cincinnati, Ohio, during post-Christmas weather conditions.

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What’s the weather in Cincinnati after Christmas?

Residents across the Greater Cincinnati area are waking up to an unusually mild and murky Christmas morning, but meteorologists warn that this unseasonal warmth is the calm before a turbulent shift in the weather pattern. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Wilmington, today’s weather will remain significantly warmer than average, with high temperatures…

ByNina OliverioDecember 25, 20250Comments

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CPD investigates Christmas morning shooting in West End involving mother, her two children

A tragic Christmas morning shooting in the West End in Cincinnati has left a mother and her two young children hospitalized with serious injuries, according to a report by WCPO. According to police reports, a mother and her children, ages 10 and 15, were wounded about 3 a.m. A driver in another vehicle opened fire…

ByNina OliverioDecember 25, 20250Comments

Rustic white woven heart ornament hanging on a Christmas tree branch with warm bokeh lights, symbolizing holiday wishes in Cincinnati.

Community Season

Sharing ‘Merry Christmas’ wishes with friends and neighbors across Cincinnati

We hope you are sharing merry Christmas wishes with everyone you love today. Send merry Christmas wishes to your neighbors as the Queen City celebrates the season. The sun has risen over the seven hills, and the holiday season has officially culminated in today’s celebrations. Families across Cincinnati are gathering around trees, sharing meals, and…

ByNina OliverioDecember 25, 20250Comments

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US economy sees growth in 3rd quarter of 2025 at 4.3%

The American economy continues to defy expectations as new data highlights a period of significant expansion. Recent data reports that the US economy surged during the third quarter despite various global and domestic challenges at 4.3 percent. Resilient spending fuels US economy growth The United States experienced a surprising surge in economic activity during the third…

ByNina OliverioDecember 24, 20250Comments

Entertainment Sports

Cincinnati Bearcats Football Season: How a Fast Start Gave Way to a Harsh Big 12 Reality

The Cincinnati Bearcats football season of 2025 was defined by contrast. What began with genuine optimism and one of the best midseason stretches in recent program history ended in frustration, unanswered questions, and a reminder of how unforgiving life in a power conference can be. Under third-year head coach Scott Satterfield , Cincinnati entered…

ByRob KantnerDecember 24, 20250Comments

Featured Season

Different faiths, one night: Exploring diverse holiday traditions on Christmas Eve

Many people across the globe recognize the cultural weight of December 24. They often reflect on what Christmas Eve means to different faiths and communities. The city of Cincinnati showcases a beautiful tapestry of perspectives when exploring what Christmas Eve means to different faiths beyond the traditional Christian narrative. Understanding what Christmas Eve means…

ByNina OliverioDecember 24, 20250Comments

Community Season

The Cincinnati Christmas Eve Workers That Keep the City Running

While most of Cincinnati gathers around dinner tables, finishes last-minute wrapping, or heads out into the cold for candlelight services, a quieter reality unfolds across the city. Christmas Eve is not a night off for everyone. Hospitals remain lit. Patrol cars continue their rounds. Utility crews stay on call. Dispatchers answer phones. Clergy, volunteers, and…

ByAdam KoehlerDecember 24, 20250Comments

Health News

Ohio local health officials investigate Legionnaires’ outbreak at Christ Hospital

The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) has launched a formal investigation into a potential Legionnaires’ outbreak at The Christ Hospital in Mt. Auburn. Additional cases were identified in December 2025, ODH said. Officials confirmed that there are patients who recently developed the severe form of pneumonia during their stays at the facility. The Christ…

ByNina OliverioDecember 24, 20250Comments

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Cincinnati faces potential Cyclones hockey strike as labor talks stall

What’s the weather in Cincinnati after Christmas?

CPD investigates Christmas morning shooting in West End involving mother, her two children

Sharing ‘Merry Christmas’ wishes with friends and neighbors across Cincinnati

US economy sees growth in 3rd quarter of 2025 at 4.3%

Cincinnati Bearcats Football Season: How a Fast Start Gave Way to a Harsh Big 12 Reality

Different faiths, one night: Exploring diverse holiday traditions on Christmas Eve

The Cincinnati Christmas Eve Workers That Keep the City Running

Ohio local health officials investigate Legionnaires’ outbreak at Christ Hospital

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