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Two women in dirndls and a man in lederhosen smiling and raising large beer mugs at Oktoberfest Zinzinnati at night.

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Cincinnati police deploy drones, SWAT and K-9s for Oktoberfest Zinzinnati’s 50th anniversary

The city is gearing up for the 50th anniversary of Oktoberfest Zinzinnati. Cincinnati police are deploying additional resources, including drones, K-9 officers and specialized response teams. The city said that hundreds of thousands of visitors were expected downtown. Oktoberfest Zinzinnati is expected to draw about 800,000 people during the four-day celebration at Sawyer…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 17, 20260Comments

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7-year-old Cincinnati student dies on school bus

A 7-year-old Cincinnati Public Schools student died Wednesday, Sept. 16, while aboard a school bus. This was also confirmed by Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS). The student, identified as Ngone Talla, attended Roselawn Condon School. The coroner’s office said Talla became unresponsive while in her wheelchair on the bus. It also said she had an extensive…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 17, 20260Comments

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News Politics

Ohio governor poll shows Amy Acton with 3-point lead over Vivek Ramaswamy

A new poll shows Democrat Amy Acton with 48% support in Ohio’s governor’s race, compared with 45% for Republican Vivek Ramaswamy. The poll, which is from Bowling Green State University/YouGov, showed that Acton had a 3-percentage-point advantage over Ramaswamy among likely Ohio voters, while 7% said they would support another candidate. The poll surveyed 1,000…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 17, 20260Comments

Bengals defensive rebuild celebrates a turnover during Cincinnati’s win over Tampa Bay.

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Cincinnati’s Defensive Rebuild Gets Its First Real Evidence

Cincinnati's defense forced four turnovers Sunday, one year after grading out as the worst unit at that stage. Getting there cost Cincinnati a first-round pick and a defensive coordinator's entire debut season. The Bengals defensive rebuild turned four takeaways and a 33-27 win over Tampa Bay into its first real evidence Sunday. Fans packed Paycor…

ByRob KantnerSeptember 17, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Council orders 30-day review of July East Side flooding

The Cincinnati City Council has ordered a 30-day review of the city’s response to the severe flooding that hit the East Side in July. The flood response review will examine what worked, what did not work and what Cincinnati should start, stop and continue doing to prepare for future flash floods. Council seeks lessons from…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 17, 20260Comments

A black Flock Safety surveillance camera and solar panel mounted on a pole against a background of green leaves.

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Ohio attorney general backs Flock cameras, calls for penalties for misuse

Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson just released a statement on the usage of Flock cameras. He said Flock license plate reader technology remains a valuable law enforcement tool when used properly, while calling for criminal penalties for officers who misuse the system. Flock cameras have become the subject of increased scrutiny in Ohio as communities…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 16, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati gas prices reach $4.59 as drivers search for cheaper fuel

The gas prices in Cincinnati have climbed sharply. The price of regular unleaded has reached $4.59 per gallon at several Greater Cincinnati gas stations Wednesday, Sept. 16. The gas prices are averaging about $4.32 per gallon in the Ohio portion of the metro area, according to American Automobile Association (AAA). Gas prices rise overnight Several…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 16, 20260Comments

Architectural team reviewing building blueprints with a yellow hard hat for Westline Flats apartments in Cincinnati.

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Cincinnati Council advances 167-unit apartment plan for former Westwood sports mall

Westline Flats is moving forward at the former Western Hills Sports Mall site on Cincinnati’s West Side. However, the proposed 167-unit apartment development remains at the center of a neighborhood debate over affordable housing, traffic, public safety and future investment. Cincinnati City Council’s Housing & Growth Committee voted 6-0 on Sept. 15 to advance a…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 16, 20260Comments

Construction worker in a high-visibility safety vest operating a walk-behind concrete saw on a city street.

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Cincinnati to receive $72.1 million from railway trust for infrastructure in FY2028

The board of trustees of the Cincinnati Southern Railway Trust (CSRT) recently approved a $72.1 million distribution for the city in fiscal year 2028. This will support existing city-owned infrastructure, with an additional $10 million recommendation, designated as a one-time boost. The board approved the distribution during its quarterly meeting Tuesday, Sept. 15 for fiscal…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 16, 20260Comments

A screenshot of CPS Superintendent Shauna Murphy in an orange suit, in front of a microphone, sitting during a press briefing regarding the latest result of the report card rating.

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Cincinnati Public Schools reaches three-star rating on Ohio report card

Cincinnati Public Schools reaches three-star rating on Ohio report card The Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) recently earned a three-star rating on the latest Ohio School Report Card. This marks an improvement from the district’s 2.5-star rating in each of the previous two school years. This feat for the CPS is the first time under the…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 15, 20260Comments