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News

Monday is final day to register to vote in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana

The voter registration deadline for the Nov. 3 general election arrives Monday, Oct. 5, for voters in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. Residents who want to vote in the November election must register or update their voter information by their state’s deadline. Ohio voters face Oct. 5 deadline Ohio’s voter registration deadline is Monday, Oct.…

ByNina OliverioOctober 5, 20260Comments

An AI-generated photo of Cincinnati Bengals player Ja'Marr Chase sits on the field while being attended to by medical staff during a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

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Bengals’ Ja’Marr Chase suffers concussion in loss to Jaguars

Cincinnati Bengals star wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase was diagnosed with a concussion during Cincinnati’s 22-17 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. The concussion forced Chase out of the Week 4 matchup after he took a hard hit during the second quarter at Paycor Stadium. Chase caught a short pass from quarterback Joe Burrow before…

ByNina OliverioOctober 5, 20260Comments

Security camera overlooking a small urban parking lot, illustrating Cincinnati’s parking security ordinance.

News Opinion Politics

Who Pays for Cincinnati’s Stolen-Gun Problem? Parking Lot Owners.

Say you own a small paid parking lot in Cincinnati, with a pay box and no electrical service. You've never broken into a car, and you have no idea which ones hold guns. Starting Jan. 1, Cincinnati's parking security ordinance makes you pay to stop the people who do. Council passed it 7-2 on Sept. 30.…

ByAdam KoehlerOctober 5, 20260Comments

Five adults sit around a wooden table, listening during a conversation in a community recovery setting.

Community Health

What I Have Learned from Visiting Addiction Treatment and Recovery Programs

Almost every Friday morning, before starting the rest of my day, I visit a drug treatment or recovery organization somewhere in Hamilton County. As a Common Pleas Court judge, I regularly see the terrible consequences of addiction in my courtroom. I began these visits to better understand the people and organizations working on the other…

ByChris McDowellOctober 4, 20260Comments

Three job seekers in business attire sitting in a waiting room holding folders, with an empty chair beside them.

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Cincinnati unemployment rate falls to 3.6% in August 2026

Cincinnati’s unemployment rate fell to 3.6% in August 2026, according to the latest U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data (BLS) released on Sept. 30. The unemployment rate declined from 3.7% in July and was below the 4.3% rate recorded in August 2025. Rate declines from July The Cincinnati metropolitan area had a civilian labor force…

ByNina OliverioOctober 3, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati urges BLINK visitors to sign up for CincyAlert safety notifications

Cincinnati public safety officials are urging BLINK visitors to sign up for CincyAlert before the four-day festival begins Oct. 8. The city’s emergency alert system, powered by Smart911, can send residents and visitors information about emergencies, severe weather, road closures and other public safety issues. CincyAlert can send updates directly to phones CincyAlert allows users…

ByNina OliverioOctober 3, 20260Comments

A high-ranking Cincinnati police officer speaking at a podium.

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Cincinnati has not started search for permanent police chief

The City of Cincinnati has not started the process of finding a permanent police chief nearly six months after former Chief Teresa Theetge was fired. Vice Mayor Jan-Michele Lemon Kearney said the city administration told her it has not decided whether it will conduct a search for a permanent chief. The decision could depend partly…

ByNina OliverioOctober 2, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati subway tunnels study moves forward as city explores future uses

Cincinnati subway tunnels are the focus of a new feasibility study examining what could be done with the city’s long-abandoned transit infrastructure. The study marks a new step in Cincinnati’s effort to determine whether the tunnels can be reused, redeveloped or adapted for another purpose. Cincinnati subway tunnels draw interest from major firms The city…

ByNina OliverioOctober 2, 20260Comments

Airport ground crew worker wearing a high-visibility safety vest on the tarmac next to a twin-turboprop airplane.

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CVG Airport to host career fair with 70+ employers

Job seekers will have a chance to meet employers from across the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport campus on Wednesday, Oct. 7 for a career fair. The CVG career fair will run from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Turfway Park Racing & Gaming, 7500 Turfway Road in Florence, Kentucky. The event is free, and job seekers…

ByNina OliverioOctober 2, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati to establish standalone stormwater agency by 2027

Cincinnati City Council has unanimously approved a plan to create a standalone stormwater agency by 2027, separating the Stormwater Management Utility (SMU) from Greater Cincinnati Water Works. The move comes after major flooding across Cincinnati this summer and is intended to give the city a dedicated agency focused on stormwater infrastructure, flood protection and resilience.…

ByNina OliverioOctober 1, 20260Comments