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News

Cincinnati gas prices surge near $4 after sharp weekly spike

Cincinnati gas prices are climbing rapidly and nearing the $4 mark after a sharp weekly spike. Gas prices in Cincinnati jumped significantly over the past week, with many stations now approaching or exceeding $3.79 per gallon. The sudden increase marks one of the fastest weekly spikes in recent months. According to AAA, regional fuel costs…

ByNina OliverioMarch 24, 20260Comments

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News

Cincinnati housing market stabilizes as supply struggles meet steady demand

Cincinnati’s economy is entering 2026 with a sense of balance, but housing constraints remain a defining issue. Job growth has stabilized, incomes are rising modestly, and demand for housing remains consistent. However, supply has not kept pace, leaving many buyers priced out of the market. The result is a housing environment that feels steady on…

ByNina OliverioMarch 24, 20260Comments

Sports

Cincinnati Reds offense outlook: How dangerous will it be in 2026?

Cincinnati Reds offense enters 2026 with rising expectations after a promising young core showed flashes of elite production. The biggest question surrounding the Cincinnati Reds is not talent—it is consistency. Cincinnati has assembled a lineup filled with athletic, power-capable hitters who can also run the bases. In 2025, the offense ranked middle of the pack…

ByNina OliverioMarch 23, 20260Comments

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News

Cincinnati crime prevention update highlights arrests, gun seizures, and multi-agency strategy

Cincinnati crime prevention efforts are showing measurable results as officials outline recent enforcement actions and strategies. Local, state, and federal officials provided a detailed update on ongoing efforts to reduce violent crime in Cincinnati, pointing to recent arrests, gun seizures, and enhanced coordination between agencies. The announcement comes after a series of targeted operations aimed…

ByNina OliverioMarch 23, 20260Comments

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Community

The Cincinnati Rail Deal Has a Structural Problem — and It’s Already Showing

Cincinnati began seriously pursuing the sale of the Cincinnati Southern Railway in late 2022. The deal closed on March 15, 2024, for $1.6 billion. Today, more than two years later, the trust fund created from that sale, known as the Cincinnati rail fund, is approaching $2 billion. On the surface, that looks like a success.…

ByAdam KoehlerMarch 23, 20260Comments

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Community News

Pedestrian safety improves in Cincinnati as deaths and injuries decline

Pedestrian safety is improving in Cincinnati as new data shows fewer deaths and serious injuries. The number of pedestrian fatalities in Cincinnati has declined over the past three years, signaling a positive shift for public safety. City data shows there were five pedestrian deaths in 2025, compared with six in 2024 and 10 in 2023.…

ByNina OliverioMarch 23, 20260Comments

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News

Tri-State outages: Storms knock out power to thousands in Cincinnati area

Tri-State outages leave thousands without power after severe storms hit overnight. Severe storms swept through the Cincinnati metro area and the wider Tri-State overnight, triggering widespread power disruptions. Strong wind gusts, reported as high as 58 mph, knocked down trees and power lines, leading to significant outages across multiple communities. At their peak, the outages…

ByNina OliverioMarch 23, 20260Comments

Community

Cincinnati Perception Gap: Why Shootings Change How the City Feels

Cincinnati safety is not just about crime statistics. It’s about how people experience the city in real time. In just a few weeks, Cincinnati has seen a mass shooting at a downtown venue, multiple incidents in Mt. Airy, and separate shootings in neighborhoods like Madisonville and Westwood. None of these events is necessarily connected. But…

ByAdam KoehlerMarch 22, 20260Comments

Casey Putsch and Kim Georgeton stand in front of an American flag and Ohio state outline during the Ohio GOP primary

Opinion Politics

Ohio GOP Primary: Establishment Power vs Grassroots Candidates

As the Ohio GOP primary approaches, Vivek Ramaswamy is widely viewed as the frontrunner. He has raised significant funding, secured high-profile endorsements, and benefits from national name recognition. However, at the same time, some Republican voters are questioning how much those advantages reflect voter preference versus institutional support, particularly in the Ohio GOP primary. The…

ByChristina HolbrookMarch 21, 20260Comments

A display case at the Greater Cincinnati Police Museum featuring historical law enforcement artifacts, including vintage cameras, radios, and a tabletop siren.

News

Greater Cincinnati Police Museum closing announced ahead of relocation

The Greater Cincinnati Police Museum will temporarily close to the public starting March 22, 2026, as it prepares to relocate to a new, expanded space. The final day for visitors will be Saturday, according to multiple local reports. The move comes as the museum’s current lease nears expiration and its growing collection exceeds available space.…

ByNina OliverioMarch 20, 20260Comments