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A small dog and a tabby kitten interacting playfully, illustrating the rising trends of pet ownership in Cincinnati.

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Pet ownership Cincinnati trends shift as costs rise in 2026

The landscape of pet ownership Cincinnati is changing rapidly as inflation reshapes household budgets this year. Understanding current pet ownership Cincinnati trends is crucial for local families facing record-high veterinary and food expenses. Local families love their animals. However, keeping those animals fed and healthy is getting harder. Residents are feeling the squeeze across Hamilton…

ByNina OliverioMay 19, 20260Comments

Voters walk into a polling location during the 2026 Kentucky primary election as local and federal races draw attention across the Commonwealth.

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Kentucky Primary Election 2026 Reveals Growing Divides Across the Commonwealth

Kentucky Primary Election Puts Local Concerns Front and Center Today’s ballot includes city council races, county offices, judicial seats, state legislative contests, and several closely watched federal primaries. Turnout is expected to remain relatively low, likely somewhere in the low-to-mid 20% range statewide for the Kentucky primary election. That matters because low-turnout primaries usually reward…

ByAdam KoehlerMay 19, 20260Comments

A daytime view of the Cincinnati skyline and John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge over the Ohio River, illustrating the city's climate migration readiness plan.

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Cincinnati climate migration plan prepares city for future population growth

Cincinnati climate migration planning is shaping how city leaders prepare for future population growth tied to climate change. The city’s climate migration strategies focus on housing, infrastructure, transportation, and economic resilience as officials expect more climate-driven relocation in coming decades. The City of Cincinnati released a Climate Migration Readiness Plan designed to help the local…

ByNina OliverioMay 19, 20260Comments

Residents walk into Fort Thomas City Building ahead of the 2026 Fort Thomas City Council primary election in Northern Kentucky.

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Fort Thomas City Council Race Draws Record 15 Candidates Ahead of Tuesday Vote

The unusually large field reflects growing tension inside Fort Thomas. Development, residential zoning preservation, infrastructure demands, and the future direction of one of Northern Kentucky’s most sought-after river cities. For many voters, this election is less about party labels and more about what kind of growth Fort Thomas wants over the next decade. The decisions…

ByAdam KoehlerMay 19, 20260Comments

Police investigate a daytime shooting near Grant Park and East McMicken Street in Over-the-Rhine.

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Over-the-Rhine Shooting Near Grant Park Adds to Growing Violence Concerns

Cincinnati Police arrested a suspect Monday afternoon after a shooting inside a POAH property near Grant Park in Over-the-Rhine. The latest violent incident to shake residents, already concerned about rising disorder in and around the urban core. Police responded around 12:15 p.m. to 59 E. McMicken Street after reports of a shooting inside the building.…

ByAdam KoehlerMay 18, 20260Comments

A concerned couple sits at a kitchen counter, reviewing rising utility bills and a digital graph of 2026 energy cost trends on a tablet.

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Energy costs Cincinnati 2026: Electricity and gas price trends explained

Understanding the rising energy costs Cincinnati families face is crucial for household budgeting this year. The primary drivers of energy costs Cincinnati residents pay include natural gas rates and grid upgrades. The current state of utility bills Rising monthly utility bills are putting immense pressure on local budgets across the tri-state area. Many homeowners are…

ByNina OliverioMay 18, 20260Comments

Trey Isles and his girlfriend stand together outside a Circle K in Newport, Kentucky, in a nighttime photo used for coverage of the May 2026 shooting.

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Newport Man Shot 15 Times Point-Blank at Circle K, Girlfriend Saves His Life

Early Saturday morning, May 10, 2026, A 24-year-old father Trey Isles was shot 15 times at point-blank range. This happened just outside the Circle K at 10th and Monmouth Streets in Newport, Kentucky. Trey and his girlfriend had walked to the store for snacks after a night out. Police and family say an argument escalated,…

ByCincinnati ExchangeMay 18, 20260Comments

A BP gas station at dusk in Cincinnati's Northside neighborhood, with cars parked at the pumps and a brightly lit convenience store.

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Northside shooting leaves one injured at Cincinnati gas station

Northside shooting investigators continue examining evidence after gunfire erupted at a Cincinnati gas station Sunday evening. Cincinnati police said officers arrived at the BP station at 3949 Spring Grove Avenue in Northside and found one victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. Authorities transported the victim to UC Medical Center with injuries police…

ByNina OliverioMay 18, 20260Comments

Percy Reliford memorial scene on Guerley Road in West Price Hill at night following the fatal hit-and-run investigation

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West Price Hill Hit-and-Run Leaves Six Children Without Their Father

A West Price Hill hit-and-run Saturday night killed 46-year-old Percy Reliford as he loaded a utility trailer outside a home on Guerley Road. Police say the driver of a white van struck him and fled the scene, leaving behind a grieving family and a neighborhood demanding answers. For many residents across Greater Cincinnati, the recent…

ByAdam KoehlerMay 18, 20260Comments

Cincinnati skyline next to financial documents, a calculator, and a laptop showing budget charts, representing Cincinnati tax changes in 2026.

Business News

Cincinnati tax changes: What the 2026 updates mean for residents and businesses

Residents and business owners are preparing for the significant Cincinnati tax changes coming to the local economy in 2026. Understanding the Cincinnati tax changes introduced this year is essential for navigating upcoming municipal budget adjustments. The Cincinnati tax changes planned for 2026 are driving a major financial shift for residents and businesses across the region.…

ByNina OliverioMay 18, 20260Comments