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Close-up low-angle view of an e-bike's rear wheel and pedals on a paved path.

News

Ohio lawmakers propose statewide e-bike rules as communities set their own restrictions

State Sen. Bill DeMora and state Rep. Eric Synenberg announced the legislation Oct. 7 as communities across Ohio continue developing their own rules for e-bikes and e-scooters. The proposal comes as local governments, including communities in Greater Cincinnati, consider restrictions involving speed, rider age and where electric bikes can be used. Proposed e-bike rules would…

ByNina OliverioOctober 8, 20260Comments

A bright yellow "ROAD CLOSED" barricade sign standing on a city street beside a road construction worker in high-visibility safety gear.

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Cincinnati drivers face long-term Fort Washington Way closures under Brent Spence plan

Cincinnati drivers should prepare for major Fort Washington Way closures as construction advances on the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project. Project officials expect work to require an 18-month closure in one direction of Fort Washington Way, potentially beginning in spring 2027. Exact start and end dates have not yet been announced. The closure will support…

ByNina OliverioOctober 7, 20260Comments

Exterior view of a brick school building in North College Hill.

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Greater Cincinnati school district faces $1.8M in cuts if November levy fails

North College Hill City Schools are warning of deeper budget cuts next school year if voters reject a proposed tax levy in November. The district is asking voters to approve a 1.25% earned income tax levy on the Nov. 3 ballot. District officials say the measure would help prevent another $1.8 million in cuts to…

ByNina OliverioOctober 7, 20260Comments

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News

Cincinnati police defend surveillance tools as council weighs privacy rules

Cincinnati police defended the use of surveillance technology as city leaders pressed for more information about privacy, data retention and how information can be shared. Interim Police Chief Adam Hennie appeared before Cincinnati City Council’s Public Safety Committee on Oct. 6 to discuss the department’s use of cameras, license plate readers, drones and other technology.…

ByNina OliverioOctober 7, 20260Comments

Nighttime street scene on Short Vine where University of Cincinnati students were attacked.

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UC students attacked and robbed near Short Vine; four juveniles charged

Three University of Cincinnati students were attacked and robbed near campus last week, with four juveniles now facing aggravated robbery charges, Cincinnati police said. This was one of several recent incidents of UC students attacked near campus. The incident happened around 8 p.m. Sept. 30 near the Wingstop on Short Vine Street in Corryville,…

ByNina OliverioOctober 6, 20260Comments

A defendant wearing an orange jumpsuit stands with their hands handcuffed behind their back in a courtroom.

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Cincinnati crime declines downtown as some neighborhoods see increases

Cincinnati crime has declined in Downtown and Over-the-Rhine in 2026, but some neighborhoods are seeing increases in certain violent-crime categories. Homicides, robberies and aggravated assaults in Downtown and Over-the-Rhine fell nearly 30% compared with 2025, according to Cincinnati crime data reported Oct. 5. The two neighborhoods recorded 164 such crimes in 2025, compared with 115…

ByNina OliverioOctober 6, 20260Comments

Cincinnati gang data illustration showing a police incident report with “None/Unknown” selected for gang involvement.

Community Safety Special Report

Does Cincinnati Have a Gang Problem? Its Crime Data Can’t Say.

Gunfire killed 18-year-old Avante Baker Beatty on Lexington Avenue in Avondale at 4:28 p.m. on Sept. 27, 2021. Cincinnati police reported his killing to state and federal crime databases under the code Ohio labels "No Gang Involvement." His record is one line in Cincinnati gang data, and the data almost never says "gang." In fall…

ByAdam KoehlerOctober 6, 20260Comments

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News Sports

Cincinnati to host major youth soccer championship in 2027

Greater Cincinnati will host the 2027 Major League Soccer (MLS) NEXT Cup presented by Allstate, bringing elite youth soccer teams and thousands of visitors to the region next summer. The tournament is scheduled for June 5–13, 2027, with an estimated $30 million economic impact for Greater Cincinnati. The event is also expected to…

ByNina OliverioOctober 6, 20260Comments

Aerial view of the historic Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal exterior.

Featured Lifestyle

Cincinnati Museum Center prepares for packed fall calendar

The Cincinnati Museum Center (CMC) is preparing for a busy fall season filled with Halloween activities, culinary classes, extended museum hours and fundraising events. The museum will offer several events throughout October and November as visitors look for ways to enjoy the cooler months. Cincinnati Museum Center plans Halloween events The museum will host After…

ByNina OliverioOctober 5, 20260Comments

Large crowd gathered outdoors at night viewing illuminated buildings, bridge, and light projections during BLINK Cincinnati

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Cincinnati prepares for four nights of art and light during BLINK 2026

Cincinnati is preparing for BLINK 2026 as artists put the finishing touches on murals, light installations and other artwork ahead of the four-day event. BLINK 2026 begins Thursday, Oct. 8, and runs through Sunday, Oct. 11, bringing large-scale projections, murals, interactive installations and other artwork to Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Artists put finishing touches on…

ByNina OliverioOctober 5, 20260Comments