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Exterior view of the Walnut Hills High School building in Cincinnati.

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Cincinnati schools claim four of Ohio’s top 10 spots in U.S. News rankings

Cincinnati schools claimed four spots among Ohio’s top 10 high schools in the latest U.S. News rankings. Cincinnati schools include Walnut Hills, Madeira, Mariemont and Indian Hill among Ohio’s highest-ranked public high schools. Walnut Hills High School again leads Ohio in the latest rankings from U.S. News & World Report. The Cincinnati Public Schools school…

ByNina OliverioAugust 19, 20260Comments

Duke Energy utility worker standing next to a bucket truck on a tree-lined road in Cincinnati during power restoration efforts following a derecho.

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Duke Energy details Cincinnati power restoration after damaging derecho

Power restoration remains a major issue across Greater Cincinnati after a powerful derecho caused widespread outages. The restoration crews faced about 1,000 mainline events that required significant repairs, according to recent reporting. The Aug. 11 derecho caused extensive damage across Greater Cincinnati, knocking down trees, utility poles and power lines. More than 274,000 Duke Energy…

ByNina OliverioAugust 19, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati strategic plan sets new goals as CPS students return

Cincinnati strategic plan discussions are shaping the start of the 2026-27 school year for Cincinnati Public Schools. The Cincinnati strategic plan remains a draft, with district leaders preparing to present it for a future board vote. Cincinnati Public Schools welcomed students for the new school year Wednesday as district leaders previewed a proposed strategic plan…

ByNina OliverioAugust 18, 20260Comments

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CPS reassignment of bilingual social workers draws concerns before new school year

Community members raised concerns Monday about changes to Cincinnati Public Schools’ bilingual social worker positions. The concerns came during the district’s final Board of Education meeting before students return Wednesday, Aug. 19. The district has four English Language Learner, or ELL, social workers. They previously worked across multiple school buildings to provide specialized support to…

ByNina OliverioAugust 18, 20260Comments

Orlando Brown Jr. Sets in Pass Protection for the Bengals

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Do the Cincinnati Bengals Have an Orlando Brown Jr. Problem?

There is a reason Cincinnati Bengals fans are already talking about Orlando Brown Jr. after one preseason game. It isn't because Brown is suddenly a bad offensive tackle. It's because Orlando Brown Jr. carries the job of protecting Joe Burrow, and the Bengals have built their entire operation around one very important principle: keep their…

ByRob KantnerAugust 18, 20260Comments

Commercial passenger airplane flying directly toward the camera through dramatic golden-orange sunset clouds.

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Allegiant adds new Cincinnati-Orlando route

Allegiant’s new Cincinnati-Orlando route will give Greater Cincinnati travelers another nonstop option to Central Florida. The Cincinnati-Orlando route will connect Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport with Orlando International Airport beginning in February 2027. Allegiant announced the new year-round service on Aug. 17 as part of a broader expansion that adds nine nonstop routes to its…

ByNina OliverioAugust 18, 20260Comments

John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge leading toward the Downtown Cincinnati skyline across the Ohio River under a clear blue sky.

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Aerospace and defense contractor plans 50 Cincinnati-area jobs

L3Harris Technologies plans to add 50 jobs in Cincinnati as the defense company expands production to meet increased U.S. military demand. The new positions will support engineering, operations, program management and finance. JobsOhio and REDI Cincinnati are helping L3Harris develop its workforce and recruitment strategy, JobsOhio announced the expansion Aug. 17. L3Harris jobs support defense…

ByNina OliverioAugust 17, 20260Comments

Joe Burrow lines up under center as the Bengals under-center offense faces the Detroit Lions during the 2026 preseason opener.

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Burrow Goes Under Center as Bengals Rookies Push for Jobs

Joe Burrow's first completion Thursday night at Paycor Stadium came after he turned his back to the defense. The Bengals quarterback took the snap from under center, sold the handoff and found Ja'Marr Chase for 16 yards. It was the first live look at the Bengals under-center offense, the wrinkle Cincinnati built all summer. In…

ByRob KantnerAugust 17, 20260Comments

Damaged guardrail and overgrown roadside embankment at the site of a vehicle crash in the Mill Creek area of Cincinnati.

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Mill Creek crash kills four as survivor’s mother recounts escape

The Mill Creek crash killed four people Saturday after a vehicle entered the water near Cincinnati’s Western Hills Viaduct. The crash left one woman hospitalized after the vehicle struck a guardrail and plunged into the creek. Cincinnati police said the crash happened around 5:50 p.m. Saturday near the dead end of Queen City Avenue, just…

ByNina OliverioAugust 17, 20260Comments

Flashing red and blue emergency lights on a police vehicle illuminated on a city street at night.

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North Avondale shooting injures 4, police say

North Avondale shooting injured four people Saturday night, according to Cincinnati police. The North Avondale shooting left two victims with life-threatening injuries, police reported. North Avondale shooting leaves four injured Four people suffered injuries in a shooting in Cincinnati’s North Avondale neighborhood Saturday night. Cincinnati police said officers responded to a report of gunfire at…

ByNina OliverioAugust 17, 20260Comments