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Ohio gubernatorial candidate calls for statewide ban on license plate surveillance technology

Flock cameras are becoming a major issue in the Ohio governor race as Democratic candidate Amy Acton calls for a statewide ban. It can be recalled that flock cameras have drawn growing scrutiny over privacy, police access and the potential misuse of automated license plate reader data. Acton announced her position as Ohio communities and…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 14, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati hires New Orleans firm to examine racial disparities in police stops

The City of Cincinnati’s police stop data will undergo an outside review as the city responds to a report alleging significant racial disparities in police stops. The review will examine Cincinnati Police Department (CPD) contact cards and the methodology behind a controversial analysis released earlier this year. The city signed a contract in early September…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 12, 20260Comments

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17-year-old charged after deadly shooting near UC medical center

A 17-year-old is facing murder and felonious assault charges in connection with a shooting near the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, according to the latest police investigation. The shooting happened around 5 p.m. on Sept. 1 in the 100 block of East Shields Street in Corryville. On that day, Cincinnati police responded to reports of…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 12, 20260Comments

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Former Northern Kentucky bank manager admits stealing $335k from customers

Former Northern Kentucky bank manager has pleaded guilty in a bank fraud case involving about $335,000 taken from customer accounts. The bank fraud case involves more than 20 customer accounts, including accounts held by two Northern Kentucky nonprofit organizations where France volunteered. Reagan France, a former bank manager has admitted stealing approximately $335,000 from customers…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 11, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Council weighs changes after teen’s fatal Price Hill shooting

The quality of life concerns in Cincinnati are drawing renewed scrutiny after a 14-year-old was shot outside a vacant East Price Hill home. It has also prompted City Council members to question whether city agencies responded quickly enough to complaints about the property. The discussion followed the Aug. 18 shooting death of Rakeem Blair Jr.…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 11, 20260Comments

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Community Lifestyle News

Cincinnati unveils whimsical new playground design with giant lizard, ice cream cone

Cincinnati’s new playground plans will bring a giant lizard and oversized sock to Sawyer Point. It will also feature a 36-foot upside-down ice cream cone and a 20-foot slide. Cincinnati Parks released the latest design Sept. 10 for a new playground at Sawyer Point, nearly two years after a fire destroyed the former 1,000 Hands…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 11, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati father charged after 24-day-old daughter dies from injuries

The Cincinnati police are investigating the death of a 24-day-old baby girl who died from injuries at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. The infant’s death led police to arrest the baby’s father, Christopher Evans, 34, who faces murder, felonious assault and child endangerment charges. Police said officers responded Saturday, Sept. 5, to the 6000 block of Red…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 11, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Council seeks answers on surveillance while nuisance proposal faces pushback

Cincinnati surveillance oversight targets city technology This is after the Cincinnati City Council approved a motion requiring the administration to explain how the city uses surveillance technology. Councilmembers Anna Albi, Seth Walsh and Jeff Cramerding sponsored the motion. The request covers cameras, drones and automated license plate readers used by the city. The administration must…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 11, 20260Comments

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Business News

Cincinnati-area businesses brace for possible fallout from escalating trade tensions

Cincinnati-area businesses are watching the latest Canada trade measures as new tariffs and import restrictions take effect. The immediate impact remains uncertain. Some local businesses say they have not yet seen significant tariff-related price increases. Dane Donovan, owner of Donovan’s Auto and Tire Center, told WLWT that many essential vehicle parts come from outside the…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 10, 20260Comments

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5 companies announce closures, job cuts affecting hundreds of Ohio workers

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services received five Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notices in August. It covers a combined 868 workers, according to a review of state filing data. The notices involved employers in Cincinnati, Hamilton, West Chester, Upper Sandusky and Walbridge. The filings show that most of the affected…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 10, 20260Comments