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News

Cincinnati Council weighs changes after teen’s fatal Price Hill shooting

The quality of life concerns in Cincinnati are drawing renewed scrutiny after a 14-year-old was shot outside a vacant East Price Hill home. It has also prompted City Council members to question whether city agencies responded quickly enough to complaints about the property. The discussion followed the Aug. 18 shooting death of Rakeem Blair Jr.…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 11, 20260Comments

3D rendering of the Sawyer Point playground in Cincinnati featuring an orange slide tower and green lizard climbing structure.

Community Lifestyle News

Cincinnati unveils whimsical new playground design with giant lizard, ice cream cone

Cincinnati’s new playground plans will bring a giant lizard and oversized sock to Sawyer Point. It will also feature a 36-foot upside-down ice cream cone and a 20-foot slide. Cincinnati Parks released the latest design Sept. 10 for a new playground at Sawyer Point, nearly two years after a fire destroyed the former 1,000 Hands…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 11, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati father charged after 24-day-old daughter dies from injuries

The Cincinnati police are investigating the death of a 24-day-old baby girl who died from injuries at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. The infant’s death led police to arrest the baby’s father, Christopher Evans, 34, who faces murder, felonious assault and child endangerment charges. Police said officers responded Saturday, Sept. 5, to the 6000 block of Red…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 11, 20260Comments

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News

Cincinnati Council seeks answers on surveillance while nuisance proposal faces pushback

Cincinnati surveillance oversight targets city technology This is after the Cincinnati City Council approved a motion requiring the administration to explain how the city uses surveillance technology. Councilmembers Anna Albi, Seth Walsh and Jeff Cramerding sponsored the motion. The request covers cameras, drones and automated license plate readers used by the city. The administration must…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 11, 20260Comments

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Business News

Cincinnati-area businesses brace for possible fallout from escalating trade tensions

Cincinnati-area businesses are watching the latest Canada trade measures as new tariffs and import restrictions take effect. The immediate impact remains uncertain. Some local businesses say they have not yet seen significant tariff-related price increases. Dane Donovan, owner of Donovan’s Auto and Tire Center, told WLWT that many essential vehicle parts come from outside the…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 10, 20260Comments

An office worker packing personal belongings into a cardboard box on a desk, representing job losses and workforce layoffs in Ohio.

News

5 companies announce closures, job cuts affecting hundreds of Ohio workers

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services received five Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notices in August. It covers a combined 868 workers, according to a review of state filing data. The notices involved employers in Cincinnati, Hamilton, West Chester, Upper Sandusky and Walbridge. The filings show that most of the affected…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 10, 20260Comments

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News

Cincinnati reports mixed results in 2026 youth violence data

New Cincinnati youth violence data shows a decline in youth shooting and homicide victims compared with the same period last year. The data shows mixed trends as the city evaluates its summer strategy to reduce violence among teenagers. Police reported that 22 young people have been shot in Cincinnati so far this year, compared with…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 9, 20260Comments

A solar-powered surveillance camera mounted on a black pole against a clear blue sky.

News

Cincinnati Council seeks answers on police cameras, drones, license plate readers

Several council members from the Cincinnati City Council had some questions. Council members Anna Albi, Seth Walsh, and Jeff Cramerding have asked the city administration to provide a detailed overview of its surveillance technology within 30 days. The request covers cameras, police drones, and automated license plate readers. Council members also want information about current…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 9, 20260Comments

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News

Cincinnati Council clashes over $1.14 million in unspent homelessness funding

The Cincinnati City Council members debated the future of the unspent money during the Budget, Finance and Governance Committee. On Tuesday, the committee ultimately approved three motions directing the money to various organizations and city initiatives. The proposals still require further Council action before the funding becomes officially allocated through ordinances. The dispute centered on…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 9, 20260Comments

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Community Education News

New College Hill library branch moves toward construction in Cincinnati

Plans for a new College Hill library branch are advancing as the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library moves closer to construction on the project. The new facility will relocate the existing College Hill Branch into the neighborhood’s business district. Library officials have identified 1609 W. North Bend Road as the future site. The property…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 9, 20260Comments