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A daylight photograph of a Butler County school zone crosswalk, featuring a standard yellow 'School Zone' sign and a white legal sign detail for Aspen's Law (House Bill 203), which mandates strictly enforced fines and felony penalties. Lakota East High School is visible in the background, with a parked school bus and a moving car; no people are visible in the frame.

News

Ohio lawmakers advance Aspen’s Law to strictly penalize school zone crashes

Lawmakers in Ohio are advancing legislation to increase school zone penalties following fatal and serious crashes involving students. The proposal upgrades certain offenses to felonies and requires mandatory jail or prison time in severe cases. The legislation, known as Aspen’s Law (House Bill 203), recently cleared the Ohio House Judiciary Committee and awaits a full…

ByNina OliverioMarch 25, 20260Comments

Sports

Tracking Cincinnati prep football: Top 10 high school teams right now

Keeping up with Cincinnati prep football is essential for every local sports fan. The landscape of Cincinnati prep football continues to shift as powerhouse programs dominate the field. Finding the latest cincinnati high school football scores often reveals a highly competitive region. Our local athletes consistently rank among the best in the Midwest. Tracking the…

ByNina OliverioMarch 25, 20260Comments

Ohio farmland with red-tinted sky symbolizing China land ownership debate and national security concerns

Politics

Ohio Sports Teams Seek Exemption from China Land Ownership Restrictions Amid National Security Push

Several of Ohio’s major professional sports teams are lobbying state lawmakers to carve out an exemption. They are focused on a bill designed to limit land and property ownership tied to foreign adversaries, including China. In a March 24, 2026, what appears to be a letter to Ohio House Speaker Matt Huffman, organizations representing teams…

ByAdam KoehlerMarch 25, 20260Comments

Sports

How the Bengals offensive line could shape the 2026 season

The recent off-season moves surrounding the Bengals offensive line provide a clear picture of their strategy. Analysts are eager to see if the Bengals offensive line can finally keep their franchise quarterback upright. The Cincinnati Bengals offensive line 2026 strategy is officially taking shape. The front office recently re-signed right guard Dalton Risner. He agreed…

ByNina OliverioMarch 25, 20260Comments

An empty daycare classroom featuring a red children's table in the foreground with a teddy bear and a clipboard of paperwork, illustrating the investigation into Ohio daycare overpayments.

News

Ohio daycare overpayments reach $1.1M amid massive fraud investigations

State officials say Ohio daycare overpayments reached roughly $1.1 million following a massive review of publicly funded childcare programs. The findings are heavily concentrated in Columbus and Franklin County. The issue largely stems from discrepancies in attendance records used to calculate state reimbursements. While some cases involve administrative errors, the scale of the problem and…

ByNina OliverioMarch 25, 20260Comments

Cincinnati police vehicles block off Vine and Hubert streets in Over-the-Rhine at night following a shooting investigation

News

Over-the-Rhine Shooting: Footage Suggests Coordinated Buildup Before Gunfire

What Happened in Over-the-Rhine An Over-the-Rhine shooting is under investigation after a victim was found with a gunshot wound to the head, according to reporting from WCPO and the Cincinnati Police Department . The incident occurred on Sunday, March 22nd, 2026 in Cincinnati Police District 1, which includes Over-the-Rhine and surrounding…

ByCincinnati ExchangeMarch 25, 20260Comments

AI job training in Cincinnati with professionals learning skills during a team workshop

Business

Cincinnati Jobs: New Federal Push Aims to Train Workers for AI

AI job training is becoming a central focus of new federal policy. There's a new push from the U.S. Department of Labor to expand apprenticeships, skills-based hiring, and faster pathways into high-demand roles. The initiative is designed to close the gap between how workers are trained and how companies actually hire, particularly as…

ByDan O’KeeffeMarch 24, 20260Comments

Bright spring sunshine illuminates the empty Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati as dark storm clouds gather over the Ohio River.

News Sports Weather

Opening Day warmth peaks as storm system targets Tri-State late week

Quiet start before midweek warmup A steady warmup will peak on Opening Day across the Tri-State, bringing springlike temperatures and mostly dry conditions for key events before a round of showers and storms moves in late Thursday night into Friday. The day begins with a crisp feel, but sunshine is expected to push temperatures into…

ByNina OliverioMarch 24, 20260Comments

Business

Cincinnati Growth Strategy: Is the City Thinking Big Enough for AI?

The Cincinnati growth strategy is at a decision point. Artificial intelligence is not a niche trend. It is changing how companies operate, how quickly startups scale, and where talent concentrates. Cities that move early tend to define their role in the new economy, while cities that hesitate adapt later, on someone else’s terms. When…

ByAdam KoehlerMarch 24, 20260Comments

Digital rendering of the new Brighton Approach Bridge spanning a roadway in Cincinnati, featuring a modernized concrete structure and upgraded pedestrian fencing.

Community News

New bridge opening reconnects neighborhoods after $8M project

The new bridge opening will reconnect key Cincinnati neighborhoods after years of limited access. This also marks the completion of a nearly $8 million infrastructure investment. Cincinnati officials say the long-awaited bridge project will restore a vital connection between several communities. The new structure replaces a nearly century-old bridge that had become unsafe for regular…

ByNina OliverioMarch 24, 20260Comments