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Cincinnati Open begins this weekend in Mason

The Cincinnati Open remains one of the most important tournaments before the U.S. Open. Tournament officials expect thousands of fans to attend the expanded event at the Lindner Family Tennis Center. The tournament serves as a critical stop in the hard-court season and often provides insight into which players may contend for a Grand Slam…

ByNina OliverioAugust 7, 20260Comments

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HHS decertification for non-profit begins amid organ donation safety concerns

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has started the process of decertifying Network for Hope, a nonprofit organ procurement organization that operates in Kentucky and serves parts of Ohio, including through its Cincinnati office. The move follows a series of federal investigations that identified what HHS described as significant patient safety concerns. …

ByNina OliverioAugust 6, 20260Comments

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Hamilton County Property Tax Bill Could Jump $930 This Fall

Hamilton County commissioners approved a larger children's services levy one week after Cincinnati Public Schools placed a new 7-mill property tax on the ballot. Homeowners inside the CPS district could pay about $366 annually per $100,000 of property value under both measures if both pass. Not every Hamilton County property owner faces both levies. That…

ByAdam KoehlerAugust 6, 20260Comments

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CPS furlough days to affect all employees as budget cuts take effect

Some Cincinnati Public Schools employees learned this week that the district’s planned furlough schedule applies to all workers, including hourly employees. The clarification came in an email sent by the district on Aug. 6, just days before the first scheduled furlough day on Aug. 12. According to reporting by Local 12, district leaders issued the…

ByNina OliverioAugust 6, 20260Comments

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OTR school safety concerns prompt principal’s plea to Cincinnati City Council

Over-the-Rhine was once considered one of Cincinnati’s most crime-ridden neighborhoods. Major redevelopment efforts over the past two decades helped reduce violent crime and attract new residents and businesses. However, some sections of northern Over-the-Rhine continue to face persistent challenges related to drug activity, homelessness, public disorder, and safety concerns, according to residents, police reports, and…

ByNina OliverioAugust 6, 20260Comments

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Flood relief funds move forward as Cincinnati considers $2 million in assistance

Cincinnati leaders are advancing flood relief funds to help residents and businesses recover from severe flooding that struck parts of the city in July. The flood relief funds under consideration could total $2 million, with separate allocations proposed for homeowners and small businesses affected by flood damage. City officials say local assistance has become a…

ByNina OliverioAugust 5, 20260Comments

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Roster shortage cancels high school football season

Lockland High School has canceled its 2026 varsity football season because it does not have enough players to field a team, according to a statement released by the school district. The decision ends the Panthers’ season before the first game and leaves opponents scrambling to adjust schedules. School leaders said they expected participation challenges entering…

ByNina OliverioAugust 5, 20260Comments

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Ohio data center bill would require voter approval for major projects

Two Republican state representatives have introduced legislation that would place new restrictions on the development of large-scale data centers in Ohio. House Bill 983, known as the Data Center Accountability and Citizen Protection Act, would require voter approval before major data center projects or expansions could move forward. State Reps. Jennifer Gross of West Chester…

ByNina OliverioAugust 5, 20260Comments

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National Night Out brings Cincinnati communities together

Cincinnati residents gathered in neighborhoods across the city Tuesday as part of National Night Out, an annual event designed to strengthen relationships between communities and public safety agencies. The gatherings brought together residents, law enforcement officers, emergency responders, nonprofit organizations, and local leaders to discuss crime prevention, emergency readiness, and community resources. Events took place…

ByNina OliverioAugust 5, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Open begins this weekend in Mason

HHS decertification for non-profit begins amid organ donation safety concerns

Hamilton County Property Tax Bill Could Jump $930 This Fall

CPS furlough days to affect all employees as budget cuts take effect

OTR school safety concerns prompt principal’s plea to Cincinnati City Council

Flood relief funds move forward as Cincinnati considers $2 million in assistance

Roster shortage cancels high school football season

Ohio data center bill would require voter approval for major projects

National Night Out brings Cincinnati communities together

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