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News

CPS budget cuts spark debate as Cincinnati school board nears deadline

The budget cuts of Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) dominate discussions as June deadline approaches. CPS budget cuts could reshape staffing, student services, and academic programs across the district next school year. The Cincinnati Public Schools Board of Education continues to debate major spending reductions as it works toward a legally required budget deadline at the…

ByNina OliverioJune 9, 20260Comments

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News

Climate migration drives Midwest cities to prepare for future population shifts

Climate migration is becoming a growing focus for cities across the Midwest as local leaders plan for future population changes. Discussions are shaping new policies in Cincinnati and other regional communities that could receive residents relocating from areas facing greater climate risks. Cities across the Midwest are increasingly preparing for the possibility that climate-related disruptions…

ByNina OliverioJune 9, 20260Comments

A row of four waste bins, three green and one blue, lined up against an urban brick building in Cincinnati.

Community

City leaders tackle the recycling contamination Cincinnati facilities face daily

Local officials recently announced bold steps to solve the recycling contamination Cincinnati neighborhoods struggle with daily. Environmental experts warn that addressing recycling contamination Cincinnati style requires massive investments in public education. City leaders want to improve how residents handle daily household waste. Improper sorting ruins thousands of tons of reusable materials every single year. The…

ByNina OliverioJune 8, 20260Comments

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Community

Cincinnati flood risk grows as city updates climate preparedness plans

As extreme weather events increase, assessing the flood risk in Cincinnati has become a top priority for local leaders. Understanding the true Cincinnati flood risk requires examining both historical data and future climate projections. Residents express increasing concern about local flooding as heavy rains frequently overwhelm neighborhood drainage systems. Recent studies highlight how climate change…

ByNina OliverioJune 8, 20260Comments

Opinion Politics

Cincinnati’s Climate Migrant Plan Reveals a Bigger Problem at City Hall

Cincinnati Wants to Prepare for Climate Migrants The City of Cincinnati recently released a Climate Migration Readiness Plan through its Office of Environment and Sustainability. WVXU reported that the plan was released on May 13 and considers how climate migration could shape Cincinnati by 2050. It also examines what the city can do now to…

ByAdam KoehlerJune 8, 20260Comments

People walking and cycling through a heavy downpour and flooded streets next to vehicles in Cincinnati.

News Weather

Flood risk rises as heavy rain threatens Greater Cincinnati through midweek

Greater Cincinnati residents face a heightened threat of flooding this week as a prolonged stretch of rain and thunderstorms moves through southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Southeast Indiana. Forecasters say repeated rounds of precipitation could overwhelm drainage systems and lead to flooding in low-lying areas. The National Weather Service office in Wilmington expects showers and…

ByNina OliverioJune 8, 20260Comments

Hamilton County Republicans gather for a party meeting and chairman election in Cincinnati as members discuss the future of the HCGOP.

Uncategorized

Hamilton County Republicans Need Fewer Enemies and More Allies

“Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.” That statement rings so true, and the problem is, it’s getting harder to tell them apart within the Hamilton County Republicans. I walked into a room filled with people of the same party affiliation, same values, same goals, but with differing ways of achieving those goals, much…

ByCherise WilsonJune 8, 20260Comments

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News

Cincinnati Climate Week debuts with focus on environmental solutions across the region

Cincinnati Climate Week has launched its first regional series of events focused on sustainability, resilience, and environmental action. Cincinnati Climate Week brings together community leaders, businesses, educators, and residents for a week of climate-focused programs across Greater Cincinnati. The inaugural Cincinnati Climate Week began on June 8 with a packed schedule of events designed to…

ByNina OliverioJune 8, 20260Comments

A blurred view of a car parked on a street, illustrating the vehicle involved in the recent Cincinnati child endangerment case.

News

Child endangerment charges filed after Cincinnati father leaves kids in car

Child endangerment charges were filed after a Cincinnati-area father allegedly left two children alone in a vehicle while drinking inside a bar. The charges stem from an incident in Cheviot where police said two young children remained unattended in a car for hours. Authorities arrested a Cincinnati father after police said he left two children…

ByNina OliverioJune 8, 20260Comments

Crime reporting concerns illustrated by a woman with duct tape covering her mouth, symbolizing silence, fear, and reluctance to report crime.

Opinion Politics

Is Crime Down in Cincinnati? Or Have We Simply Stopped Reporting?

Cincinnati's latest crime statistics show improvement in several categories, and city leaders have pointed to those numbers as evidence that public safety is improving. The numbers may be accurate. The larger question is whether they tell the entire story. As reporting habits change, expectations shift, and frustrated residents leave, official crime statistics can begin drifting…

ByAdam KoehlerJune 6, 20260Comments