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Skeletal remains found in West Price Hill, investigation underway

Skeletal remains were discovered in a wooded area of West Price Hill, prompting a Cincinnati police investigation. The remains were found off Minion Avenue, and authorities are working to identify the deceased through forensic analysis. The discovery of skeletal remains in Cincinnati’s West Price Hill neighborhood has launched an active investigation by local authorities. Cincinnati…

ByNina OliverioJuly 31, 20260Comments

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Spectrum worker shooting leaves employee critically injured during Cincinnati robbery

A Spectrum employee remains hospitalized after a robbery turned violent in Cincinnati early Thursday morning. Police said the worker suffered a gunshot wound to the neck while performing his duties near Reading Road. The shooting occurred shortly after 5 a.m. on North Fred Shuttlesworth Circle in the city’s Avondale area. Authorities described the victim’s injuries…

ByNina OliverioJuly 31, 20260Comments

Crowd of attendees raising hands and glowing phones under vibrant stage lights at the Cincinnati Music Festival.

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Cincinnati music festival continues to drive tourism, economic growth in the region

The Cincinnati Music Festival generated strong tourism activity across the region in 2026, with local hotels reaching an 89 percent occupancy rate during the festival weekend, according to Visit Cincy. The annual event, held at Paycor Stadium, attracted tens of thousands of visitors and delivered a significant boost to the local economy. Tourism officials and…

ByNina OliverioJuly 31, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati bed bugs rank among nation’s highest as Hamilton County reports 19 complaints

Residents across Hamilton County continue to report infestations in homes, apartments, hotels, and other properties. County health officials say the number of documented complaints likely represents only a fraction of actual cases because many residents contact private exterminators rather than local agencies. According to local reports, Hamilton County has logged 19 bedbug complaints in 2026.…

ByNina OliverioJuly 30, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati employment rate improves as metro unemployment falls to 3.1%

The Cincinnati employment rate showed continued stability in May 2026 as the region’s unemployment rate held at 3.1 percent, according to the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Cincinnati metro area added jobs in several sectors while maintaining one of the stronger labor markets in Ohio. Economic data indicates that employers…

ByNina OliverioJuly 30, 20260Comments

Emergency responders and firefighters on top of a concrete building under construction during a fire at the Farmer Music Center site.

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Fire at Farmer Music Center construction site causes $50,000 in damage

A fire at the construction site of Cincinnati’s new Farmer Music Center prompted a response from multiple fire departments on July 29. The fire broke out shortly after 2 p.m. at the venue under construction on Kellogg Road in Anderson Township. Firefighters contained the blaze and prevented it from spreading to other parts of the…

ByNina OliverioJuly 30, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati mini golf course approved for The Banks, opening targeted by November

The Cincinnati Park Board voted Wednesday to approve plans for a new mini golf course at The Banks, advancing a project city leaders hope will add another family-friendly attraction to Cincinnati’s riverfront district. The development, known as Cincinnati Legends Putt House at Freedom Park, is expected to occupy a vacant lot near Freedom Way and…

ByNina OliverioJuly 29, 20260Comments

Shemar Stewart Injury: Close-Up of Football Player Being Carted Off Training Camp Field

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The Shemar Stewart Injury Casts a Shadow Over Bengals Camp

Shemar Stewart left the practice field on a cart Wednesday after hyperextending his left knee. The Bengals' 2025 first-round pick couldn't put weight on the leg and needed help off the field. The Shemar Stewart injury raises fresh questions about a Bengals defensive front already thin on proven pass rushers. It happened on just the…

ByRob KantnerJuly 29, 20260Comments

A football on the field at a stadium for Cincinnati Bengals training camp updates.

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Cincinnati Bengals open dramatic training camp under heavy pressure to succeed

Cincinnati sports fans are focusing all their attention down on the riverfront as the team starts a dramatic training camp. Local leadership expects this dramatic training camp to set a physical tone that will define their entire regular season trajectory. Fresh defensive faces arrive The franchise spent unprecedented amounts of money during the winter months…

ByNina OliverioJuly 29, 20260Comments

CPS per-pupil spending illustrated by an empty classroom with each student desk displaying the district's reported $21,511 annual operating expenditure per student.

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CPS Per-Pupil Spending Exceeds UC’s Posted Tuition

Cincinnati Public Schools is asking residents for $74 million per year in new revenue while reporting a current operating expenditure of $21,511 per pupil. That per-pupil spending figure is $6,687 higher than UC's posted tuition and fees for an Ohio undergraduate at its Uptown campus. The comparison offers another way to understand CPS per-pupil spending…