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Residents attend a Cincinnati City Council meeting focused on public safety accountability and violence prevention

Opinion

Cincinnati Public Safety Accountability Is Failing Residents

A City Waking Up to Violence Many Cincinnati residents awoke today to jarring international news and more troubling news regarding our own personal safety here at home. A mass shooting left nine victims overnight at a birthday party for DJ Fresh with roughly 500 people in attendance. This tragic event has raised new questions about…

ByNichole CarminatiMarch 2, 20260Comments

A conceptual graphic showing the Cincinnati skyline and Roebling Suspension Bridge in the background. In the foreground, a desk holds a calculator, scissors cutting a document labeled "BUDGET CUTS," a "PUBLIC HEARING" sign, a large dollar sign, and a downward-pointing red arrow indicating a financial deficit.

News

Cincinnati kicks off FY 2027 update process with potential city budget cuts

The latest fiscal year update signals significant city budget cuts for Cincinnati. Local officials are exploring how five percent city budget cuts might affect essential municipal services. The Cincinnati City Council is officially kicking off its financial planning for the upcoming fiscal year amid looming city budget cuts. The process begins this Wednesday with the…

ByNina OliverioMarch 2, 20260Comments

Lifestyle Travel

Early Spring Garden Getaways: Nature in Full Bloom

There is a fleeting moment just before spring fully arrives when the landscape begins to whisper instead of shout. Buds swell, petals tease open, and the air carries that unmistakable softness that signals change. For travelers who crave color, fragrance, and a sense of renewal without peak season crowds, early blooming garden destinations offer a…

ByMelissa AllenMarch 2, 20260Comments

A person's hand resting near a black handgun on a dark wooden surface.

News

Riverfront Live shooting raises broader questions about gun violence and venue oversight in Cincinnati

The Riverfront Live shooting that left nine people injured early Sunday morning is the latest in a series of high-profile gun violence incidents in Cincinnati. It is prompting renewed scrutiny of nightlife security, regulatory oversight, and long-term violence trends. Shots were fired around 1 a.m. during a private birthday event at Riverfront Live in the…

ByNina OliverioMarch 2, 20260Comments

Opinion

Community Member Sues Forest Hills Board Over ICE Response Plan

The Forest Hills ICE Response Plan Dispute The Forest Hills ICE Response Plan now sits at the center of a legal dispute over public transparency and statutory interpretation. Moreover, a community member filed a mandamus action in the Ohio Supreme Court. This action argues that the Forest Hills Local School District improperly invoked a terrorism-related…

BySara JonasMarch 2, 20260Comments

News

Mass Shooting at Riverfront Live in Cincinnati Injures 9

A mass shooting at Riverfront Live, a music and private event venue along Kellogg Avenue in Cincinnati’s East End, injured nine people early Sunday morning, March 1, 2026. Police said the call came in around 1 a.m. for reports of shots fired inside the venue. This initial police response quickly focused on the Riverfront Live…

ByAdam KoehlerMarch 1, 20260Comments

Politics

Cincinnati $5M Real Property Reparations Motion Explained

What the Cincinnati Real Property Reparations Motion Directs On February 19, members of Cincinnati City Council introduced a motion directing the city administration to design a Cincinnati Real Property Reparations Program backed by an initial $5 million investment. The proposal is not a symbolic resolution. It outlines a specific housing-focused framework that would use public…

ByAdam KoehlerFebruary 28, 20260Comments

A document binder titled "Legislation $100M Pension Fix Plan" resting next to a wooden gavel on a desk in the Cincinnati City Council chambers.

News

City Council advances $100M pension fix plan

Cincinnati City Council moved forward this week with a $100M pension fix proposal. City leaders say the plan will bolster financial stability for the Cincinnati Retirement System. Council members voted unanimously to advance legislation formalizing the plan after months of negotiation with employee representatives. Municipal officials also took part in the discussions. The move signals…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 27, 20260Comments

A brass-framed sign on a desk reading "No Access to City Resources Without Judicial Warrant," reflecting Cincinnati's policy limiting federal access to municipal property.

News

Cincinnati immigration policy draws state critique

The Cincinnati immigration policy has quickly become a flashpoint in local and state politics. The immigration policy passed this week aims to limit how federal agencies use city resources for civil immigration enforcement. City Council’s recent vote places Cincinnati at the center of an ongoing debate about local control and immigration enforcement. Council action on Cincinnati…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 27, 20260Comments

The exterior of the historic Cincinnati City Hall building.

News

Cincinnati City Council limits enforcement cooperation

Cincinnati City Council’s vote on enforcement cooperation drew sharp attention across the city. The council approved new limits on how local authorities work with federal immigration enforcement. The measures focus on restricting access to city surveillance systems and property for immigration enforcement without judicial oversight. City Hall tightens enforcement cooperation rules Council members voted Wednesday…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 27, 20260Comments