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Large red brick building with white architectural details on the Hebrew Union College campus, related to the Cincinnati rabbinical school lawsuit.

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Hebrew Union lawsuit intensifies fight over Cincinnati rabbinical school closure

The lawsuit concerning the Hebrew Union centers on whether the college can legally close its historic rabbinical program after nearly 150 years in Cincinnati. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has filed a lawsuit against Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in an effort to stop the closure of the school’s rabbinical program. He also seeks…

ByNina Oliverio5 hours ago0Comments

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Ohio plane crash leaves 2 dead after aircraft hits home

Emergency crews responded to a residential neighborhood in Akron, Ohio, after a small plane slammed into a house and burst into flames on May 14. Authorities said the crash happened shortly before 4 p.m. on Canterbury Circle, south of downtown Akron. The Akron Fire Department confirmed that the two victims were found inside the aircraft.…

ByNina Oliverio17 hours ago0Comments

A wooden judge's gavel rests on a desk with the Cincinnati city skyline visible through a window in the background, representing the legal proceedings for the Fountain Square shooting suspect.

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Fountain Square shooting suspect indicted on aggravated murder charges

The man accused of killing a 25-year-old CityBird employee at Cincinnati’s Fountain Square has been formally indicted by a Hamilton County grand jury, according to newly released court documents. Prosecutors said 36-year-old Christopher Shipman now faces charges including aggravated murder, murder, and felonious assault following the May 8 shooting death of Darius Wheeler. The shooting…

ByNina Oliverio23 hours ago0Comments

Close-up of hands drawing a concealed blade from a walking cane, illustrating the type of weapon that prompted the Cincinnati City Hall security review.

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Cincinnati City Hall security review follows concealed sword incident

Cincinnati officials are reviewing security measures after police said a person brought a sword hidden inside a cane into council chambers during a public meeting. According to reports from WLWT and FOX19, the incident happened during the public comment portion of a City Council session at Cincinnati City Hall. Police later arrested Alexandra Dalton, also…

ByNina Oliverio1 day ago0Comments

A concerned female shopper examines a grocery item while pushing a cart down a supermarket aisle, reflecting the impact of inflation on consumer prices.

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Inflation pressure grows as consumer prices hit three-year high

The latest inflation report showed the sharpest annual increase in consumer prices in three years, raising new concerns for families already dealing with high living expenses. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, energy prices played a major role in the increase, especially gasoline and utility costs. Reuters and The Wall Street Journal reported…

ByNina Oliverio1 day ago0Comments

Yellow police tape blocks a dark street with blurred, flashing emergency vehicle lights in the background at the scene of a fatal USPS delivery truck crash in St. Bernard.

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USPS delivery truck crash kills 28-year-old woman in St. Bernard

A 28-year-old woman died after a delivery truck of United States Postal Service (USPS) struck her in St. Bernard early Wednesday morning, according to police. Officers responded to the crash around 2 a.m. in the 4700 block of Vine Street near Baker Avenue. According to a report by FOX19, the woman suffered severe injuries and…

ByNina Oliverio2 days ago0Comments

A Cincinnati Police vehicle parked at Fountain Square with flashing lights near the Tyler Davidson Fountain during the evening.

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Fountain Square shooting response: Cincinnati considers 24/7 police presence

The City of Cincinnati is considering a 24-hour police presence in Fountain Square. This follows a fatal shooting in downtown Cincinnati which raised new public safety concerns. City officials are weighing a plan to increase police presence at Fountain Square after the May 8 fatal shooting. That shooting left one man dead near the downtown…

ByNina Oliverio2 days ago0Comments

An older American couple reviews prescription medication bottles and rising healthcare bills at their kitchen table ahead of the 2026 elections.

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2026 Healthcare Costs Could Become a Defining Issue for American Families

Why Healthcare Costs Could Decide the 2026 Midterm Elections The 2026 midterm elections could become a major test of healthcare affordability. Although inflation, immigration, military conflicts, and the broader economy remain central political issues, healthcare costs have emerged as a growing concern for voters across the political spectrum. Rising insurance premiums, uncertainty around Medicaid and…

ByBrett Harnett3 days ago0Comments

Students walking into school as Ohio’s EdChoice voucher program faces a major legal challenge over school choice and education funding.

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Why Ohio’s EdChoice Lawsuit Could Change Education Across the State

The Ohio 10th District Court of Appeals is hearing arguments today in a major legal challenge that could reshape education options for tens of thousands of Ohio families. More than 300 public school districts, including several in Greater Cincinnati, are trying to dismantle the EdChoice voucher program, which currently serves roughly 150,000 to 166,000 students…

ByAdam Koehler3 days ago0Comments

Illustration of the U.S. Capitol between Republican and Democratic party symbols during the 2026 midterms debate over House control and redistricting.

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GOP’s Structural Edge: Why 2026 Midterms Are Shaping Up as a Tougher Fight for Democrats

Republicans are entering the 2026 midterm cycle with a rare set of built-in advantages A massive fundraising lead, court-backed redistricting gains, and a favorable Senate map — even as national polls show Democrats with a typical midterm edge on the generic ballot. The conversation started with a viral X post highlighting Inside Elections’ current House…

ByAdam Koehler3 days ago0Comments