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Waymo begins mapping Cincinnati as company considers driverless rideshare expansion

Waymo has begun mapping Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky as the company explores a possible future expansion of its driverless rideshare service. The Alphabet-owned autonomous driving company confirmed it is in the early stages of implementing its technology in the Cincinnati area. However, Waymo has not announced a launch date for passenger rides. The company plans…

ByNina Oliverio34 minutes ago0Comments

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Cincinnati climate migration plan prepares city for potential population growth

Cincinnati leaders are preparing for the possibility that climate change could bring more residents to the region in the coming decades. A new report from Axios highlighted the city’s efforts as officials plan for potential newcomers fleeing increasingly difficult conditions elsewhere. The issue has moved beyond speculation for Cincinnati officials. The city’s Office of Environment…

ByNina Oliverio5 hours ago0Comments

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Shooting near UC leaves 1 dead and 1 injured

The shooting in Corryville near the University of Cincinnati left one man dead Tuesday evening. It also prompted an emergency alert and a joint response from Cincinnati and University of Cincinnati police. The shooting occurred around 5 p.m. Sept. 1 at 123 E. Shields Street, near the UC Medical Center and Cincinnati Zoo. Cincinnati police…

ByNina Oliverio15 hours ago0Comments

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Barricades are now up by Cincinnati police following shootings near UC campus

Cincinnati police barricades now surround part of University Square as officers increase their presence near the University of Cincinnati following several recent shooting incidents. The Cincinnati police barricades appeared Tuesday around a grassy area across from UC’s main campus on Calhoun Street. The new measures follow three reported shooting incidents near campus since the fall semester…

ByNina Oliverio1 day ago0Comments

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Lower Price Hill church break-in causes $100,000 in damage

A church break-in at a Lower Price Hill church caused an estimated $100,000 in damage and stolen goods. The incident targeted a food pantry and a closed daycare at State Avenue United Methodist Church. It happened last Thursday at the church in the 800 block of State Avenue. Volunteers discovered the damage when they arrived…

ByNina Oliverio1 day ago0Comments

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Cincinnati man pleads guilty in vandalism JD Vance’s home

A vandalism case resulted in federal guilty pleas from a Cincinnati man Tuesday. This involves two federal charges tied to damage at Vice President JD Vance’s Cincinnati residence. William D. DeFoor, 26, pleaded guilty Sept. 1 to two federal charges related to the January vandalism at Vance’s East Walnut Hills home. The guilty plea means…

ByNina Oliverio1 day ago0Comments

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Independence deactivates Flock cameras after resident backlash

Flock cameras are now deactivated in Independence, Kentucky, after weeks of resident opposition. This means that flock cameras stopped collecting data about a week after Mayor Chris Reinersman announced their removal. The city confirmed the deactivation Monday, Aug. 31, WLWT reported. The move came one week after Reinersman announced that Independence would immediately begin removing…

ByNina Oliverio2 days ago0Comments

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5 arrested after fight near UC as police increase campus safety efforts

A fight resulted in five arrests near the University of Cincinnati on Monday afternoon. The incident happened shortly after 4 p.m. near West McMillan Street and the university’s Square Loop. Cincinnati police arrested four juveniles and one adult after a large fight near the University of Cincinnati on Monday, Aug. 31. Local 12 reported that…

ByNina Oliverio2 days ago0Comments

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Gunfire near UC raises safety concerns as police increase patrols

A Gunfire near the University of Cincinnati prompted a police response early Sunday at University Square. The incident sent students running from the area shortly before 2:30 a.m. Aug. 30. According to WLWT’s report, no one was injured in the latest incident. Cincinnati police also increased patrols around the university after several recent incidents near…

ByNina Oliverio2 days ago0Comments

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Cincinnati apartments are getting smaller as new units average 849 square feet

The sizes in Cincinnati apartments are shrinking, with new units averaging 849 square feet, according to a new RentCafe report. They have fallen by 52 square feet over the past decade, the report found. The change affects different apartment types at different rates. Studios have seen the largest decline, while developers have increased the share…

ByNina Oliverio2 days ago0Comments