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White House in Washington, D.C., as federal sanctuary policy funding changes are announced

National News

Cincinnati Unlikely to Face Funding Cuts Under Federal Sanctuary Policy Announced by Trump

Article Summary President Donald Trump said the federal government will halt funding to states with sanctuary cities starting February 1. The sanctuary policy funding proposal targets states rather than individual cities and could affect major federal aid programs. Cincinnati and Ohio are not expected to be impacted based on current classifications and enforcement practices. Federal…

ByAdam KoehlerJanuary 14, 20260Comments

A close-up of hands cupping fresh running water from an outdoor tap, illustrating the surge in water demand.

Community

Central Ohio water demand surge raises conflict concerns

Central Ohio water demand is rapidly climbing, and policymakers now warn of clashes among residential, farm and industrial users. The water demand could dramatically outpace infrastructure capacity by 2040, according to new projections from state agencies. Central Ohio’s water systems face mounting pressure as residential growth, agricultural needs and industrial expansion converge in the decades…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 14, 20260Comments

A key in a door lock with a house-shaped keychain, illustrating short-term rental safety and security in Ohio.

Community News

Ohio short-term rental violence report details shootings

Short-term rental violence is rising in Ohio, according to a recent statewide safety report. Additionally, this has been linked to multiple shootings at Airbnb and other vacation rentals, leaving teenagers dead and dozens injured. This issue has become a major concern for local officials, law enforcement and community leaders. House parties at short-term rentals across…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 14, 20260Comments

Microphones on a conference table representing secret settlement concerns within Cincinnati City Council.

News

Cincinnati executive session fuels secret settlement concerns over Hinton case

Cincinnati City Council members recently met behind closed doors on after claims surfaced. The city was negotiating what the Cincinnati Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) described as a “secret settlement” in the high-profile “Ryan Hinton case.” The executive session lasted more than two hours on Monday, January 12. However, no details were released afterward by…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 13, 20260Comments

News

U.S. House approves Cincinnati police camera and mental health funding

The Cincinnati police camera funding measure advanced in the U.S. House of Representatives this week. It sends more than $1 million in federal dollars to bolster local public safety efforts. The funding would enhance camera technology used by the Cincinnati Police Department. Additionally, it will expand mental health and crisis response services, according to…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 13, 20260Comments

An orange diamond-shaped "Road Work Ahead" sign against a blue sky, illustrating the Fourth Street Bridge closure in Cincinnati.

News Tips Travel

Fourth Street bridge closure impacts Northern Kentucky commute

The Fourth Street bridge officially closed at 9 a.m. Monday as part of a major replacement project. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) shut the span connecting Covington and Newport. This forces all vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists to detour. The closure marks the end of nearly a century of service for the old Licking…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 13, 20260Comments

Teenagers gathered outdoors in an urban Cincinnati neighborhood, illustrating concerns around juvenile crime and youth violence

Community Opinion Politics

Cincinnati’s Kids Are Being Recruited Into Violence — And We’re Pretending Not to See It

Our kids are dying—in city parks, on street corners, in neighborhoods that have quietly become battlegrounds. Everyone sees it. Everyone feels it. And yet we keep acting surprised regarding juvenile crime in Cincinnati. Cincinnati has 52 neighborhoods—strong, proud, working communities. But too many of them, especially where opportunity runs thin, have become places…

BySignal 99January 13, 20260Comments

Close-up view of double yellow lines and a raised pavement marker on an asphalt road, illustrating road safety infrastructure in Ohio.

Community News

Ohio invests $97 million in roadway safety upgrades across 27 counties

The roadway safety investment announced by Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Transportation focuses on high-crash areas in dozens of counties. The roadway safety investment totals $97.2 million and will fund infrastructure upgrades designed to reduce serious crashes and fatalities. Spectrum News 1 reported that Ohio officials said the funding comes…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 13, 20260Comments

Exterior view of Cincinnati City Hall where council members are reviewing the 2026 income tax proposal.

News

Cincinnati income tax proposal, city manager review shape new council term

Cincinnati income tax is now a major focus for Mayor Aftab Pureval and the newly sworn-in City Council as they enter the first weeks of 2026. At his Jan. 6 inauguration, Pureval announced he plans to propose an income tax increase. It is designed to boost public safety and fund affordable housing and anti-poverty…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 13, 20260Comments

Blue sky with scattered clouds representing the Cincinnati weather forecast for January 12-18, 2026.

News

Cincinnati weather forecast shows mixed conditions for January 12–18

The Cincinnati weather forecast calls for a week of shifting temperatures and varied conditions from January 12 through January 18. According to the Cincinnati weather forecast data from the National Weather Service, the week will include sunshine, warmer midweek temperatures, and colder conditions toward the weekend. Cincinnati weather forecast summary The weather forecast kicks…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 12, 20260Comments