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A yellow hard hat and rolled blueprints resting on a solar panel under a bright sun at a landfill conversion site.

News

Cincinnati solar project moves forward despite federal funding loss

Cincinnati solar project advances on a former landfill site in Winton Hills. The project leaders say the city will continue redevelopment plans despite losing nearly $10 million in federal support. The City of Cincinnati is moving ahead with a major renewable energy redevelopment in Winton Hills after losing federal funding tied to a national clean…

ByNina OliverioMay 22, 20260Comments

I-71 Shooting Near Silverton Raises New Questions About Highway Violence

News

Highway Violence on I-71: One Dead, Leadership Silent — Is This Cincinnati’s New Normal?

A 22-Year-Old Dead on I-71 — and Cincinnati's Institutions Act Like It's Just Another Tuesday On May 21, 2026, a young man was fatally shot while riding northbound on I-71 near Stewart Road in Silverton. Two others in the vehicle survived. The I-71 shooting in Cincinnati has captured the community's attention. A red suspect vehicle…

ByAdam KoehlerMay 21, 20260Comments

A diverse team of business professionals celebrating a milestone in a modern conference room, illustrating positive Cincinnati startup funding trends in 2026.

Business News

Cincinnati startup funding hits new growth milestones in 2026

Cincinnati startup funding is experiencing unprecedented momentum in 2026. Local venture capital firms are deploying record amounts of capital to early-stage businesses. This influx of cash helps health tech, SaaS, and consumer brands scale their operations rapidly. Startups use these funds to hire new talent and expand product lines. They also leverage the capital to…

ByNina OliverioMay 21, 20260Comments

Afroman in court during his 2026 Afroman free speech verdict trial in Adams County, Ohio

News Opinion Politics

Afroman Free Speech Verdict: Appalachian Authority Skepticism

How Appalachian Ohio’s Skepticism of Authority Shaped the Afroman Free Speech Verdict In 2022, Adams County sheriff’s deputies arrived with a search warrant at the southern Ohio home of Joseph Foreman, better known as Afroman. He is the musician whose 2001 hit Because I Got High still echoes from car stereos and dorm…

ByJonathan SmithMay 21, 20260Comments

A person rinsing a glass under running tap water at a kitchen sink, representing residential water usage amidst 2026 Cincinnati water bill increases.

News

Cincinnati water bills to see changes in 2026 amid infrastructure upgrades

Changes to Cincinnati water bills are officially underway following recent municipal rate adjustments. As the new year unfolds, residents are taking a closer look at their household budgets. Inflation continues to impact daily living expenses across the board. Effective January 1, 2026, the Greater Cincinnati Water Works implemented a 5.55% increase in water rates. While…

ByNina OliverioMay 21, 20260Comments

Wide-angle view of a Cleveland Cavaliers NBA court during a packed game, highlighting the polished hardwood floor system used in professional basketball arenas.

Business Sports

Cincinnati Company Quietly Ends Up Under the NBA Conference Finals

The stars of the NBA playoffs are easy to recognize. The company underneath them usually isn’t. As the New York Knicks, Oklahoma City Thunder, Cleveland Cavaliers, and San Antonio Spurs battle through the 2026 Conference Finals, all four teams are competing or training on flooring systems made by Robbins Sports Surfaces . This is…

ByDan O’KeeffeMay 21, 20260Comments

The Cincinnati skyline and John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge viewed across the Ohio River under an overcast sky.

News

Ohio River victim identified in domestic violence case, court docs say

Court records show that Ashley Keen, 39, was considered a key witness in the criminal proceedings against her former partner, Dearies Washington. According to reports from FOX19 NOW, Keen died in January after driving her SUV into the Ohio River. The Hamilton County Coroner’s Office ruled the death an apparent suicide. Her family, however, believes…

ByNina OliverioMay 21, 20260Comments

A row of new green recycling carts lined up along a residential street in Cincinnati, representing the federal grant expansion.

News

Cincinnati recycling carts grant expands access across neighborhoods

Cincinnati recycling carts project aligns with broader sustainability goals The recycling cart initiative forms part of Cincinnati’s broader climate and sustainability strategy. The Green Cincinnati Plan includes goals tied to waste reduction, greenhouse gas emissions, clean energy, and neighborhood resilience. Officials said improved recycling infrastructure could help reduce landfill usage while lowering emissions associated with…

ByNina OliverioMay 21, 20260Comments

Aerial view of a long freight train traveling along curved tracks through a lush green rural landscape, representing the Cincinnati Southern Railway.

News

Market recovery lifts Cincinnati railway trust after March drop

The investment fund created from the sale of the Cincinnati Southern Railway has recovered after suffering a major decline earlier this spring. According to reporting by WVXU, the fund lost approximately $81 million in March shortly after the Iran war began and global markets reacted to geopolitical uncertainty. Trustees said the fund has since rebounded…

ByNina OliverioMay 20, 20260Comments

Busy hospital corridor with medical professionals and a patient in a wheelchair, representing Cincinnati hospital capacity.

Community Health

Cincinnati hospital capacity faces severe strain amid surging demands

Rising patient admissions are putting intense pressure on Cincinnati hospital capacity across the region this year. Medicaid cuts threaten regional clinics, placing unprecedented strain on Cincinnati hospitals A new report reveals that recent Medicaid funding cuts are pushing Ohio’s healthcare system to the brink, threatening dozens of regional facilities and placing immense pressure on …

ByNina OliverioMay 20, 20260Comments