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

Community Safety Special Report

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 Koehler3 days ago0Comments

Two soccer players battling for possession of the ball on a green grass field.

News Sports

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 Oliverio3 days ago0Comments

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

Featured Lifestyle

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 Oliverio4 days ago0Comments

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

News

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 Oliverio4 days ago0Comments

A person holding a blue "I am a voter" sticker.

News

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 Oliverio4 days ago0Comments

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.

News

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 Oliverio4 days ago0Comments

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

News Opinion Politics

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 Koehler5 days ago0Comments

Five adults sit around a wooden table, listening during a conversation in a community recovery setting.

Community Health

What I Have Learned from Visiting Addiction Treatment and Recovery Programs

Almost every Friday morning, before starting the rest of my day, I visit a drug treatment or recovery organization somewhere in Hamilton County. As a Common Pleas Court judge, I regularly see the terrible consequences of addiction in my courtroom. I began these visits to better understand the people and organizations working on the other…

ByChris McDowellOctober 4, 20260Comments

Three job seekers in business attire sitting in a waiting room holding folders, with an empty chair beside them.

News

Cincinnati unemployment rate falls to 3.6% in August 2026

Cincinnati’s unemployment rate fell to 3.6% in August 2026, according to the latest U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data (BLS) released on Sept. 30. The unemployment rate declined from 3.7% in July and was below the 4.3% rate recorded in August 2025. Rate declines from July The Cincinnati metropolitan area had a civilian labor force…

ByNina OliverioOctober 3, 20260Comments

A brightly colored, illuminated sculpture of two giant hands forming a heart shape at night, with a crowd of people gathered below.

News

Cincinnati urges BLINK visitors to sign up for CincyAlert safety notifications

Cincinnati public safety officials are urging BLINK visitors to sign up for CincyAlert before the four-day festival begins Oct. 8. The city’s emergency alert system, powered by Smart911, can send residents and visitors information about emergencies, severe weather, road closures and other public safety issues. CincyAlert can send updates directly to phones CincyAlert allows users…

ByNina OliverioOctober 3, 20260Comments