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Chain attached to a crossing-arm assembly at Cincinnati's Madison Road floodgate over Duck Creek railroad arms in July 2026.

Community Politics

City Confirms Duck Creek Floodgate Problem Exchange Flagged in July

Cincinnati now says a failure of the railroad arms kept the Duck Creek floodgate from closing on July 17. The Cincinnati Exchange reported the crossing-arm problem on July 22, five days after the storm. The city's finding on the Duck Creek railroad arms appears in a presentation the administration gave a council committee Tuesday. Page…

ByAdam Koehler4 days ago0Comments

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News Weather

Cincinnati breaks 98-year-old heat record as storms and frost threaten

Cincinnati broke a 98-year-old temperature record after reaching 89 degrees Fahrenheit on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026. The record-setting heat comes ahead of thunderstorms, heavy rainfall and a potential frost threat across Greater Cincinnati later this week. The National Weather Service (NWS) reported that Tuesday’s high surpassed the previous Oct. 13 record of 88 degrees, established…

ByNina Oliverio5 days ago0Comments

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News

Cincinnati Public Schools leaders explain proposed $66.3 million tax levy at town hall

Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) leaders met with residents Tuesday, October 13, to discuss a proposed property tax levy that will appear on the November 3, 2026, ballot. The town hall gave community members an opportunity to learn about the district’s financial challenges, the proposed funding measure and its potential impact on local taxpayers. The meeting…

ByNina Oliverio5 days ago0Comments

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News Politics

Trump to visit Greater Cincinnati this weekend for midterm campaign rally

President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Greater Cincinnati on Saturday, October 17, for a rally in Highland Heights, Kentucky, as Republicans campaign ahead of the November midterm elections. The visit marks another stop in the region for Trump, who has recently held campaign events in Youngstown and Vandalia, Ohio. His planned appearance brings national…

ByNina OliverioOctober 13, 20260Comments

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News

November 3 election voter guide: What Ohio and Cincinnati voters need to know

Ohio voters are preparing for the November 3, 2026, general election, with statewide races, a proposed constitutional amendment and local ballot issues shaping decisions at the polls. The election will determine who holds key state and federal offices and how voters respond to proposals affecting election rules, public education and local government. Early in-person…

ByNina OliverioOctober 13, 20260Comments

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News

ODOT installs autonomous drones to monitor Brent Spence Bridge construction in Cincinnati

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has installed two autonomous drone systems at Longworth Hall in Cincinnati to monitor construction of the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor project. The technology will give project teams aerial views of construction progress, infrastructure conditions and traffic activity. According to DriveOhio, ODOT’s smart mobility program, the drone-in-a-box systems were installed…

ByNina OliverioOctober 13, 20260Comments

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News

Cincinnati’s Western Hills Viaduct ramp reopens after shooting investigation

The Western Hills Viaduct ramp in Cincinnati reopened Tuesday morning after a shooting investigation temporarily closed the upper deck near northbound Interstate 75. Cincinnati police said the incident began around 3:40 a.m. on October 13, when a 911 caller reported a shooting in the 4600 block of Guerley Road in West Price Hill. Cincinnati police…

ByNina OliverioOctober 13, 20260Comments

Street view of the Atlas Building in downtown Cincinnati, a multi-story office building with a ground-floor entrance.

News

Cincinnati Atlas Building redevelopment seeks $2.9 million in city funding

Cincinnati’s historic Atlas Building could receive $2.9 million in city funding to support its conversion into residential and commercial space in Downtown Cincinnati. The proposed redevelopment would create 67 rental apartments, including affordable housing options for moderate-income residents. The Cincinnati City Council’s Budget, Finance and Governance Committee approved the funding proposal on October 12, 2026.…

ByNina OliverioOctober 12, 20260Comments

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News

Cincinnati Public Schools to hold two town halls on Issue 4 property tax levy

Cincinnati Public Schools will host two town halls in October to explain Issue 4, a proposed property tax levy that voters will consider in the November 3, 2026, election. Superintendent Shauna Murphy and Treasurer Michael Gustin will lead the meetings to discuss the proposed five-year, 7-mill operating levy, its estimated cost to homeowners, and the…

ByNina OliverioOctober 12, 20260Comments

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News Sports

Cincinnati Bengals beat Dolphins 31-24 as Joe Burrow throws four touchdowns

The Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Miami Dolphins 31-24 on Sunday, October 11, in Miami Gardens, Florida, ending a two-game losing streak. Quarterback Joe Burrow threw four touchdown passes, while safety Jordan Battle intercepted two passes to help Cincinnati secure the road victory. The win improved the Bengals’ record to 3-2 for the 2026 NFL season.…

ByNina OliverioOctober 12, 20260Comments