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Cincinnati budget hearings conclude first phase of FY 2027 planning

Cincinnati budget hearings for the upcoming FY 2027 municipal budget have concluded their initial public input phase. The hearings brought residents, nonprofit leaders, and city officials together to discuss priorities before the next stage of budget development. City Council held several public forums in March to collect feedback on how Cincinnati should allocate funding for…

ByNina OliverioMarch 16, 20260Comments

Car performing a burnout during a street takeover as a large crowd watches and records with phones

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Street Takeover Attempt Near Woodward High School Ends in Dozens of Arrests

What began as a planned street takeover early Sunday morning near Woodward High School ended very differently than organizers likely expected. According to information gathered at the scene, roughly 75 vehicles blocked the roadway and refused to disperse when officers arrived. When a Cincinnati police officer called for assistance, units from multiple agencies responded to…

BySignal 99March 15, 20260Comments

HVAC technician servicing an outdoor air conditioning unit at a residential home

Business

AI Search Visibility: How AI Is Changing How Local Businesses Get Found

AI Search Visibility Is Changing Local Business Discovery For years, the process of finding a contractor was predictable. AI search visibility is now beginning to alter that landscape. A homeowner opened Google, searched something like how AI search visibility is changing the way people find results online. HVAC contractor near me, reviewed a few results…

ByJeremy BegleyMarch 15, 20260Comments

Road crews repave damaged lanes on Interstate 471 in Newport Kentucky after a gasoline tanker explosion burned sections of the roadway

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I-471 Reopened Hours After Tanker Explosion in Newport

Interstate 471 Reopens After Overnight Tanker Explosion Interstate 471 reopened to traffic Saturday morning after a tanker explosion and fire forced the highway to shut down overnight in Newport,…

ByAdam KoehlerMarch 15, 20260Comments

I-471 Tanker Explosion Fire in Newport Kentucky

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I-471 Fire in Newport Shuts Down Interstate After Tanker Explosion

I-471 Fire Triggers Massive Emergency Response The I-471 fire began around 10:10 p.m. on March 13, 2026, when a passenger vehicle crashed into a gasoline tanker truck traveling southbound …

ByAdam KoehlerMarch 14, 20260Comments

Sports

How Cincinnati sports shape the city’s sports economy and regional growth

Cincinnati’s sports economy plays a central role in shaping the region’s tourism, jobs, and business activity. The city’s sports economy continues to grow as major events from football playoffs to baseball opening day draw thousands of visitors and millions in spending. Cincinnati is widely recognized as one of the Midwest’s most passionate sports cities. Professional…

ByNina OliverioMarch 13, 20260Comments

A desk showing a document titled 'City of Cincinnati Retirement System Pension Liability Report' next to a paper stamped 'Under Review,' with the Cincinnati skyline visible through a window in the background.

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Cincinnati pension debt plan revives effort to eliminate $850M liability

Cincinnati pension debt remains a major financial challenge as city leaders attempt another plan to eliminate roughly $850 million in retirement liabilities. Cincinnati officials are taking another step toward addressing a long-standing financial burden tied to the city’s retirement system. The new proposal focuses on eliminating about $850 million in pension liabilities that have…

ByNina OliverioMarch 13, 20260Comments

A stone pillar with a security camera and a plaque for the Cincinnati Jewish Vigilance Program stands next to a metal gate featuring a Star of David.

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Cincinnati Jewish security vigilance rises after Michigan synagogue attack

Cincinnati Jewish security leaders are increasing vigilance after a violent attack at a Michigan synagogue raised concerns about safety at Jewish institutions nationwide. The attack occurred on March 12 when a man drove a vehicle into Temple Israel, one of the largest Reform synagogues in the United States. Authorities say the suspect crashed a vehicle…

ByNina OliverioMarch 13, 20260Comments

Military medical team practicing trauma patient transport with a stretcher and evacuation helicopter.

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C-STARS simulation center opens in Cincinnati to train U.S. military medical teams

The C-STARS simulation center has opened in Cincinnati as a major new training hub for U.S. military medical teams. A new $10 million medical training facility in Cincinnati is expanding the nation’s capacity to prepare military clinicians for high-risk trauma care. The center, located at UC Health, will allow military teams to practice lifesaving procedures…

ByNina OliverioMarch 13, 20260Comments

Five Ohio State Buckeyes football players in red home jerseys and grey pants standing on the field, viewed from behind as they look toward the stadium crowd.

Sports

Ohio State football influence on Cincinnati fans grows across the region

Ohio State fans in Cincinnati play a major role in shaping the city’s broader sports culture. Across southwest Ohio, support for the Ohio State Buckeyes football program extends far beyond campus in Columbus, Ohio. Many sports fans in Cincinnati, Ohio watch Buckeyes games every Saturday, track the Ohio State schedule closely, and follow the team’s…

ByNina OliverioMarch 12, 20260Comments