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Customers shopping for fresh produce in a grocery store, reflecting current food supply chain dynamics and grocery prices in Cincinnati.

Community

Supply chain issues impact Cincinnati groceries

Stability in the food supply Cincinnati residents rely on remains a primary concern for local distributors this spring. The Queen City is currently facing unprecedented challenges at the grocery store. Consumers are noticing empty shelves and higher checkout totals. This shift is not an isolated event. Multiple compounding factors are affecting the regional food network.…

ByNina OliverioMay 15, 20260Comments

Large red brick building with white architectural details on the Hebrew Union College campus, related to the Cincinnati rabbinical school lawsuit.

News

Hebrew Union lawsuit intensifies fight over Cincinnati rabbinical school closure

The lawsuit concerning the Hebrew Union centers on whether the college can legally close its historic rabbinical program after nearly 150 years in Cincinnati. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has filed a lawsuit against Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in an effort to stop the closure of the school’s rabbinical program. He also seeks…

ByNina OliverioMay 15, 20260Comments

A small blue and white single-engine airplane flying through a partly cloudy sky.

News

Ohio plane crash leaves 2 dead after aircraft hits home

Emergency crews responded to a residential neighborhood in Akron, Ohio, after a small plane slammed into a house and burst into flames on May 14. Authorities said the crash happened shortly before 4 p.m. on Canterbury Circle, south of downtown Akron. The Akron Fire Department confirmed that the two victims were found inside the aircraft.…

ByNina OliverioMay 14, 20260Comments

A wooden judge's gavel rests on a desk with the Cincinnati city skyline visible through a window in the background, representing the legal proceedings for the Fountain Square shooting suspect.

News

Fountain Square shooting suspect indicted on aggravated murder charges

The man accused of killing a 25-year-old CityBird employee at Cincinnati’s Fountain Square has been formally indicted by a Hamilton County grand jury, according to newly released court documents. Prosecutors said 36-year-old Christopher Shipman now faces charges including aggravated murder, murder, and felonious assault following the May 8 shooting death of Darius Wheeler. The shooting…

ByNina OliverioMay 14, 20260Comments

Close-up of hands drawing a concealed blade from a walking cane, illustrating the type of weapon that prompted the Cincinnati City Hall security review.

News

Cincinnati City Hall security review follows concealed sword incident

Cincinnati officials are reviewing security measures after police said a person brought a sword hidden inside a cane into council chambers during a public meeting. According to reports from WLWT and FOX19, the incident happened during the public comment portion of a City Council session at Cincinnati City Hall. Police later arrested Alexandra Dalton, also…

ByNina OliverioMay 14, 20260Comments

A concerned female shopper examines a grocery item while pushing a cart down a supermarket aisle, reflecting the impact of inflation on consumer prices.

News

Inflation pressure grows as consumer prices hit three-year high

The latest inflation report showed the sharpest annual increase in consumer prices in three years, raising new concerns for families already dealing with high living expenses. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, energy prices played a major role in the increase, especially gasoline and utility costs. Reuters and The Wall Street Journal reported…

ByNina OliverioMay 14, 20260Comments

A hand holding a set of house keys against the twilight backdrop of the Cincinnati skyline and Roebling Suspension Bridge, symbolizing housing initiatives.

Community Featured

New strategies target the growing Cincinnati homeless population in 2026

Local leaders implement rapid housing initiatives to support the rising Cincinnati homeless population. Expanded city grants and partnerships aim to transition the homeless population into permanent housing this year. The Cincinnati homeless population requires immediate and sustained action from local organizations. Addressing the homeless population remains a top priority for city officials in 2026. Rates…

ByNina OliverioMay 13, 20260Comments

Yellow police tape blocks a dark street with blurred, flashing emergency vehicle lights in the background at the scene of a fatal USPS delivery truck crash in St. Bernard.

News

USPS delivery truck crash kills 28-year-old woman in St. Bernard

A 28-year-old woman died after a delivery truck of United States Postal Service (USPS) struck her in St. Bernard early Wednesday morning, according to police. Officers responded to the crash around 2 a.m. in the 4700 block of Vine Street near Baker Avenue. According to a report by FOX19, the woman suffered severe injuries and…

ByNina OliverioMay 13, 20260Comments

Thomas Massie standing in front of a montage featuring the U.S. Capitol, American flags, and the Cincinnati skyline during the Kentucky GOP primary fight.

Opinion Politics

Massie Primary Becomes a Test of Grassroots Politics & Outside Spending

The Thomas Massie primary has become one of the strangest and most expensive Republican congressional fights in the country. More than $25 million has already poured into Kentucky’s 4th District race. The Thomas Massie primary, according to ad tracking data cited by Axios, makes it the most expensive House primary in U.S. history. Much of…

ByChristina HolbrookMay 13, 20260Comments

A manufacturing employee wearing safety gear welds metal components in a busy industrial facility, highlighting the growth of Cincinnati manufacturing jobs.

Community

Cincinnati manufacturing jobs rise as industrial growth fuels 2026 hiring

Cincinnati manufacturing jobs are expanding in 2026 as regional employers increase hiring across production, logistics, and advanced manufacturing sectors. The manufacturing jobs continue to shape the local economy as companies invest in industrial facilities, workforce training, and automation technology. The Cincinnati region entered 2026 with stronger industrial momentum after a mixed manufacturing environment in 2025.…

ByNina OliverioMay 13, 20260Comments