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Cincinnati grocery delivery pilot expands food access in Winton Hills

Cincinnati’s grocery delivery pilot is helping Winton Hills residents access food more easily by reducing transportation and cost barriers. The program now serves more than 370 people, with 96 percent of participants receiving benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), according to city officials. The grocery delivery pilot provides eligible residents with monthly grocery…

ByNina OliverioAugust 4, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati property tax levy heads to November ballot after CPS reverses course

Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) will ask voters to approve a Cincinnati property tax levy in the November general election. This is after the Cincinnati Board of Education voted to reverse an earlier decision supporting an earned-income tax. The move came during a special meeting on Aug. 3, when board members rescinded a five-year, 0.75…

ByNina OliverioAugust 4, 20260Comments

CPS spending per pupil discussed during a Cincinnati Public Schools Board of Education meeting as members review district financial information and budget data.

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CPS Spends $21,511 Per Student. Voters Are Asking What They’re Getting.

Hamilton County homeowners will decide in November whether Cincinnati Public Schools deserves another tax increase. Before they vote, the state says the district already spends $21,511 per student each year. The CPS spending per pupil figure comes directly from the Ohio Department of Education's FY25 District Profile Report, the same document the state uses to…

ByAdam KoehlerAugust 4, 20260Comments

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3 Cincinnati hospitals earn Best Hospitals recognition in latest U.S. News rankings

Three Cincinnati-area hospitals received recognition in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings, placing them among the top-performing medical centers in Ohio and the region. The annual rankings evaluate hospitals based on patient outcomes, safety measures, nursing quality, and performance across specialties and procedures. The recognition comes as health systems across the…

ByNina OliverioAugust 4, 20260Comments

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Hamilton Flock cameras policy released after privacy concerns spark debate

The City of Hamilton has published new guidelines governing its automated license plate reader system following public criticism from a local advocacy group. The release came after reporting by Local 12 highlighted concerns from DeFlock Hamilton, which argues the camera network creates privacy risks for residents. The newly released procedures outline how the Hamilton Police…

ByNina OliverioAugust 3, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati sewer backups exceed 1,800 following historic flash flooding

Two weeks after historic flash flooding struck Cincinnati and surrounding communities, recovery efforts remain underway. The Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) responds to hundreds of sewer backup cases and evaluates long-term infrastructure needs. The July 17 storm dumped extraordinary amounts of rain across parts of Hamilton County, causing widespread flooding, property damage, and disruptions to transportation…

ByNina OliverioAugust 3, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati nuisance ordinance proposal targets crime-linked businesses

Cincinnati City Council’s Public Safety Committee is set to review legislation that would broaden the city’s chronic nuisance property rules to include commercial establishments. The proposal seeks to address businesses that repeatedly become locations for criminal incidents. Supporters say the measure would help prevent violence before it escalates. The legislation would also shorten enforcement timelines…

ByNina OliverioAugust 3, 20260Comments

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CPS board to revisit tax levy

The Cincinnati Public Schools Board of Education is preparing to revisit its recently approved earned income tax levy just one week after voting to place the measure on the November ballot. The earned income tax levy has sparked criticism from political leaders, community members, and even some board members who argue the proposal moved forward…

ByNina OliverioAugust 3, 20260Comments

South Cumminsville Shooting Crime Scene Investigation

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South Cumminsville Shooting Injures Three on Borden Street; Gunman Sought

A burst of gunfire on Borden Street sent three people to the hospital before sunrise Sunday. It left Cincinnati police searching South Cumminsville for the shooter. Officers responding around 5 a.m. found evidence spanning multiple locations near Elmore and Borden streets. This included shell casings from different firearms. Police established crime scenes outside the Elmore Street…

ByAdam KoehlerAugust 3, 20260Comments

Jackson County Sheriff's vehicle parked outside the George County Courthouse during the investigation into the West Price Hill bomb threats that led to federal charges against a Cincinnati woman.

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West Price Hill Bomb Threats: Cincinnati Woman Charged in Nolan Wells Case

A West Price Hill woman is facing a federal charge after prosecutors say she flooded two Mississippi government offices with nearly 30 bomb and death threats. Michelle Francine Edwards, 41, now sits in the Hamilton County Justice Center while a case built on cell tower data and Cash App records moves toward extradition. The West…

ByAdam KoehlerAugust 2, 20260Comments