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Nighttime street scene on Short Vine where University of Cincinnati students were attacked.

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UC students attacked and robbed near Short Vine; four juveniles charged

Three University of Cincinnati students were attacked and robbed near campus last week, with four juveniles now facing aggravated robbery charges, Cincinnati police said. This was one of several recent incidents of UC students attacked near campus. The incident happened around 8 p.m. Sept. 30 near the Wingstop on Short Vine Street in Corryville,…

ByNina OliverioOctober 6, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati crime declines downtown as some neighborhoods see increases

Cincinnati crime has declined in Downtown and Over-the-Rhine in 2026, but some neighborhoods are seeing increases in certain violent-crime categories. Homicides, robberies and aggravated assaults in Downtown and Over-the-Rhine fell nearly 30% compared with 2025, according to Cincinnati crime data reported Oct. 5. The two neighborhoods recorded 164 such crimes in 2025, compared with 115…

ByNina OliverioOctober 6, 20260Comments

Cincinnati gang data illustration showing a police incident report with “None/Unknown” selected for gang involvement.

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Does Cincinnati Have a Gang Problem? Its Crime Data Can’t Say.

Gunfire killed 18-year-old Avante Baker Beatty on Lexington Avenue in Avondale at 4:28 p.m. on Sept. 27, 2021. Cincinnati police reported his killing to state and federal crime databases under the code Ohio labels "No Gang Involvement." His record is one line in Cincinnati gang data, and the data almost never says "gang." In fall…

ByAdam KoehlerOctober 6, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati to host major youth soccer championship in 2027

Greater Cincinnati will host the 2027 Major League Soccer (MLS) NEXT Cup presented by Allstate, bringing elite youth soccer teams and thousands of visitors to the region next summer. The tournament is scheduled for June 5–13, 2027, with an estimated $30 million economic impact for Greater Cincinnati. The event is also expected to…

ByNina OliverioOctober 6, 20260Comments

Aerial view of the historic Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal exterior.

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Cincinnati Museum Center prepares for packed fall calendar

The Cincinnati Museum Center (CMC) is preparing for a busy fall season filled with Halloween activities, culinary classes, extended museum hours and fundraising events. The museum will offer several events throughout October and November as visitors look for ways to enjoy the cooler months. Cincinnati Museum Center plans Halloween events The museum will host After…

ByNina OliverioOctober 5, 20260Comments

Large crowd gathered outdoors at night viewing illuminated buildings, bridge, and light projections during BLINK Cincinnati

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Cincinnati prepares for four nights of art and light during BLINK 2026

Cincinnati is preparing for BLINK 2026 as artists put the finishing touches on murals, light installations and other artwork ahead of the four-day event. BLINK 2026 begins Thursday, Oct. 8, and runs through Sunday, Oct. 11, bringing large-scale projections, murals, interactive installations and other artwork to Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Artists put finishing touches on…

ByNina OliverioOctober 5, 20260Comments

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Monday is final day to register to vote in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana

The voter registration deadline for the Nov. 3 general election arrives Monday, Oct. 5, for voters in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. Residents who want to vote in the November election must register or update their voter information by their state’s deadline. Ohio voters face Oct. 5 deadline Ohio’s voter registration deadline is Monday, Oct.…

ByNina OliverioOctober 5, 20260Comments

An AI-generated photo of Cincinnati Bengals player Ja'Marr Chase sits on the field while being attended to by medical staff during a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

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Bengals’ Ja’Marr Chase suffers concussion in loss to Jaguars

Cincinnati Bengals star wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase was diagnosed with a concussion during Cincinnati’s 22-17 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. The concussion forced Chase out of the Week 4 matchup after he took a hard hit during the second quarter at Paycor Stadium. Chase caught a short pass from quarterback Joe Burrow before…

ByNina OliverioOctober 5, 20260Comments

Security camera overlooking a small urban parking lot, illustrating Cincinnati’s parking security ordinance.

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Who Pays for Cincinnati’s Stolen-Gun Problem? Parking Lot Owners.

Say you own a small paid parking lot in Cincinnati, with a pay box and no electrical service. You've never broken into a car, and you have no idea which ones hold guns. Starting Jan. 1, Cincinnati's parking security ordinance makes you pay to stop the people who do. Council passed it 7-2 on Sept. 30.…

ByAdam KoehlerOctober 5, 20260Comments

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UC students attacked and robbed near Short Vine; four juveniles charged

Cincinnati crime declines downtown as some neighborhoods see increases

Does Cincinnati Have a Gang Problem? Its Crime Data Can’t Say.

Cincinnati to host major youth soccer championship in 2027

Cincinnati Museum Center prepares for packed fall calendar

Cincinnati prepares for four nights of art and light during BLINK 2026

Monday is final day to register to vote in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana

Bengals’ Ja’Marr Chase suffers concussion in loss to Jaguars

Who Pays for Cincinnati’s Stolen-Gun Problem? Parking Lot Owners.

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