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Alt Text: Large ice floes floating on the surface of the Ohio River in Cincinnati during the recovery of a submerged SUV.

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Car in Ohio River: Crews recover SUV after Cincinnati waterfront plunge

Article Summary Emergency crews recovered an SUV that plunged into the Ohio River near downtown Cincinnati. The vehicle was seen on surveillance video entering the water near East Mehring Way around 5 p.m. Wednesday. Multiple dive teams worked for hours in icy, low-visibility conditions before pulling the vehicle from the river around 11 p.m. Police…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 29, 20260Comments

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Amazon cuts 16,000 jobs in latest corporate layoffs

Article Summary Amazon is cutting about 16,000 corporate jobs worldwide in its latest round of layoffs. This marks the second major workforce reduction in three months. The cuts follow roughly 14,000 layoffs in late 2025. This brings recent reductions to about 30,000 positions. Company leaders say the move aims to reduce bureaucracy, streamline management, and…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 29, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Archdiocese launches synod planning process to shape Catholic priorities

Article Summary The Cincinnati Archdiocese has launched a two‑year synod to guide the Church’s future mission in southwest Ohio. The process, the first since 1971, invites clergy, religious, and lay Catholics to participate in prayer, listening, and dialogue. Archbishop Robert G. Casey said the synod will focus on pastoral priorities, not doctrine. Moreover, it will…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 28, 20260Comments

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1 dead following a shooting in parking lot of Oakley, Cincinnati fast food restaurant

Article Summary A shooting in the parking lot of a Steak ’N Shake in Oakley, Cincinnati, left one person dead Tuesday evening, according to police. Officers responded around 6:25 p.m. to reports of gunfire at the Ridge Avenue location and found a man with multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. One…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 28, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Public Schools close third day amid extreme cold and snow

Article Summary Cincinnati Public Schools remained closed Wednesday, Jan. 28, marking a third consecutive day off due to snow, ice, and dangerously cold temperatures. District officials said icy roads, sidewalks, and bus stops posed safety risks for students and staff. The closures come as a major winter storm impacts much of the U.S. As a…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 28, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati budget 2026 prioritizes public safety, housing and transit investment

Article Summary The Cincinnati budget 2026 focuses on public safety, housing, and transit improvements. Mayor Aftab Pureval emphasizes funding for police, fire, and violence prevention programs. Meanwhile, the city also invests in affordable housing, homelessness support, and eviction prevention. Infrastructure projects receive a boost through the “Cincy On Track” plan. This plan targets streets, bridges,…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 27, 20260Comments

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Record snowfall blankets Tri-State

Article Summary Record snowfall blanketed the Tri-State as a powerful winter storm swept through the region. It set new benchmarks across Greater Cincinnati. Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport recorded 9.2 inches of snow, breaking a daily record set in 2004. Meanwhile, some nearby communities saw more than a foot. City and county crews worked to clear…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 27, 20260Comments

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Winter storm conditions disrupt Cincinnati as snow emergency intensifies

Article Summary Cincinnati is grappling with severe winter storm conditions that have brought heavy snow, icy roads, and dangerously low temperatures. Hamilton County declared a Level 3 snow emergency, restricting non-essential travel as city crews work to clear streets. Schools, public services, and transit schedules were disrupted, and some businesses closed. Residents are urged to…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 26, 20260Comments

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Winter storm flight cancellations and outages hit U.S. travel and power

Article Summary A powerful winter storm has disrupted travel and power across much of the United States, forcing more than 10,000 flight cancellations and leaving hundreds of thousands without electricity. The system brought heavy snow, freezing rain, sleet, and dangerously cold temperatures from Texas to New England. Major airports in Atlanta, New York, and Washington,…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 26, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati employment growth outpaces Columbus in jobs and GDP

Article Summary Cincinnati employment growth has outpaced Columbus in both jobs and GDP, according to a 2024 forecast by Huntington Bank. Greater Cincinnati’s workforce reached 1.16 million, slightly above Columbus’ 1.15 million, while its GDP hit $198 billion compared with Columbus’ $182 billion. The region’s diverse economy—including healthcare, logistics, manufacturing, and corporate headquarters—drives these gains. Cincinnati’s broad…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 25, 20260Comments