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Cincinnati romance scam: Man sentenced to prison in $2M laundering scheme

The Cincinnati romance scam case ended with a federal prison sentence for a local man involved in laundering millions from online fraud victims. The romance scam targeted vulnerable people across the United States, many of whom lost life savings after being manipulated through online relationships. A federal judge has sentenced Richard Opoku Agyemang, 41, of…

ByNina OliverioMarch 11, 20260Comments

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Historic gas price surge hits Cincinnati, Dayton, and Springfield drivers

The sudden gas price surge across Ohio is breaking national records this week. Drivers face unprecedented challenges as a historic gas price surge hits local pumps. Southwestern Ohio is now the epicenter of a massive fuel cost spike. From March 2 to March 9, local communities experienced dramatic cost increases at the pump. This…

ByNina OliverioMarch 10, 20260Comments

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Affordable housing shortage keeps Cincinnati families in shelters longer

Affordable housing shortage continues to push more families in Cincinnati into shelters as rents rise and housing supply falls. The affordable housing shortage is also forcing many families to remain in emergency shelters longer than housing providers once expected. Local housing advocates say the crisis is becoming more visible across Hamilton County as more families…

ByNina OliverioMarch 10, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati government restructuring aims to accelerate economic development and streamline city operations

Cincinnati restructuring plans are moving forward as city leaders consider a sweeping overhaul of how the local government manages economic development and growth. City leaders say the changes could reshape how development projects move through City Hall. Officials believe the overhaul, part of the Cincinnati restructuring efforts, could simplify approvals, improve coordination among agencies, and…

ByNina OliverioMarch 10, 20260Comments

Business

GE Aerospace investment: $115M planned for Cincinnati-area facilities

A major aerospace manufacturer headquartered in Greater Cincinnati is expanding its investment in local operations. GE Aerospace announced plans to invest $115 million into Cincinnati-area facilities as part of a broader $1 billion manufacturing initiative across the United States. The funding will support upgrades to production infrastructure, new equipment, and advanced manufacturing technologies used in…

ByNina OliverioMarch 9, 20260Comments

National News News

Trump’s Cincinnati visit highlights plan to lower prescription drug prices

President Donald Trump is scheduled to travel to the Greater Cincinnati area on Wednesday, March 11. This trip is part of a White House effort to highlight policies focused on reducing prescription drug costs for American patients. According to multiple media reports, the president will visit a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. He will also speak about…

ByNina OliverioMarch 9, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati budget deficit prompts calls for cuts and revenue changes

Cincinnati's budget deficit is projected at $29.5 million in the next fiscal cycle. This resulted in city officials weighing cuts, revenue options, and community input as they prepare for a tight budget year. City officials say the next fiscal year’s projected shortfall — roughly $29.5 million — could force department cuts of about 5 percent. This deficit is…

ByNina OliverioMarch 9, 20260Comments

News Weather

Weekly weather planner: Spring-like warmth then storms expected in Cincinnati

The weekly weather planner for Cincinnati shows an unusually warm start to the week before storms move into the region. A surge of warm air will give Greater Cincinnati a taste of spring before a midweek storm system changes the forecast. Meteorologists say temperatures could climb well above normal for early March during the first…

ByNina OliverioMarch 9, 20260Comments

Lifestyle Travel

3 Countryside Spring Escapes from Cincinnati Without the Crowds

By the time spring begins to tease its arrival in Cincinnati , many travelers are ready to get out of town. Instead of heading toward crowded beach destinations, a quieter version of spring is already unfolding across the countryside in these spring getaways from Cincinnati. Within a day’s drive or short flight, farmland is…

ByMelissa AllenMarch 9, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati club shooting suspects face new charges after mass gunfire incident

The Cincinnati club shooting case is expanding as prosecutors file additional charges against two men accused of opening fire inside a downtown music venue. The shooting had injured nine people and triggered state and federal investigations into illegal firearms and violent disputes inside crowded nightlife venues. Authorities say the shooting happened during a packed event…

ByNina OliverioMarch 6, 20260Comments