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Cincinnati boosts security camera installation after playground shooting

Article Summary Cincinnati is accelerating a major security camera installation after the fatal New Year’s Day shooting of 11-year-old QueenEr’Re Reed at a West End playground. City leaders say they will install or repair more than 90 cameras, with the total possibly reaching 99, over the next several weeks. Officials say the cameras will aid…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 16, 20260Comments

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Greater Cincinnati job losses rise as labor data shows late-2025 decline

Article Summary Greater Cincinnati lost about 5,800 jobs over three consecutive months at the end of 2025, marking its sharpest short-term employment decline since the Great Recession. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data show nonfarm employment fell through November, reversing earlier stability seen during the year. Economists link the losses to slower national hiring, high…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 16, 20260Comments

News Politics

Election 2026 heats up statewide

Article Summary Election 2026 is heating up across Ohio, with statewide and local races drawing heightened attention. Boards of elections, including Lawrence County, are preparing for the May 5 primary and November 3 general elections, focusing on absentee ballots, staffing, and polling logistics. Key contests include the open governor’s race, featuring Republican Vivek Ramaswamy and…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 16, 20260Comments

Sports

Cincinnati Bearcats Football Faces a Defining 2026 Season After Major Turnover

Article Summary Cincinnati football recruiting enters the 2026 season in the middle of a roster reset after a productive 2025 campaign ended with significant turnover, most notably at quarterback. Bearcats recruiting added volume through the transfer portal. However, they still sit near the bottom of Big 12 recruiting rankings. The next step depends on quarterback…

ByRob KantnerJanuary 16, 20260Comments

Politics

Top ICE official resigns to run for Congress in Ohio’s 9th district

Article Summary Madison Sheahan, deputy director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), resigned on January 15, 2026, to run for Congress in Ohio’s 9th District. Sheahan, 28, is launching a Republican campaign against long-serving Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur, emphasizing her ICE experience and conservative immigration policies. Her departure comes amid national debate over ICE…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 16, 20260Comments

Community News

Hamilton City Schools funding concerns amid spending deficit

Article Summary Hamilton City Schools is facing a projected multi-million-dollar spending deficit over the next two fiscal years. This is happening as state and federal funding declines and enrollment drops. District leaders say about 70% of the budget depends on state funding. Consequently, the district is vulnerable to policy changes. The school board has authorized…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 16, 20260Comments

National News News

Trump threatens military action over Minnesota anti-ICE protests

Article Summary Minnesota anti-ICE protests intensified after two January shootings involving federal immigration agents in Minneapolis. One incident included the fatal shooting of Renée Nicole Good. Demonstrators accuse ICE of aggressive tactics and an excessive federal presence. Consequently, President Donald Trump warned he could invoke the Insurrection Act to deploy military forces if unrest continues,…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 15, 20260Comments

Scrabble tiles spelling the word BUDGET sitting on a pile of coins, representing Hamilton County Job and Family Services financial planning.

News

Hamilton County JFS budget deficit leads to service cuts and levy concerns

Article summary Hamilton County Job and Family Services (JFS) faces a projected $16 million budget deficit in 2026. This is driven by rising child-care costs, inflation, and the end of federal support. To address the shortfall, the agency plans program cuts, reduced contracts, slower hiring, and funding shifts. These measures could potentially save $35 million.…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 15, 20260Comments

Health News

Ohio mental health care shortage deepens across state

Article Summary Ohio’s mental health care shortage has worsened statewide, with 75 of 88 counties now classified as shortage areas, according to the Health Policy Institute of Ohio. Families face wait times of up to two years for care, and youth services are especially strained, with only 11 inpatient facilities statewide. Workforce gaps, low reimbursement,…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 15, 20260Comments

Community News

Cincinnati council resolution urges ICE to follow local police standards

Article Summary Cincinnati City Council unanimously approved a resolution urging U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to follow the same standards as local police, including visible identification, limits on face coverings, and use of body cameras. City leaders say the measure aims to protect public trust and improve transparency during law enforcement encounters, especially amid…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 15, 20260Comments