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Cincinnati farmers’ markets see surge in shoppers amid Cyclosporiasis outbreak

Consumers across Greater Cincinnati are changing where they shop as the ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreak raises concerns about fresh produce. Cincinnati farmers’ markets have reported increased customer traffic, while local grocery stores also say shoppers are asking more questions about where fruits and vegetables are grown. The shift comes as federal and state health officials continue…

ByNina OliverioJuly 27, 20260Comments

Heavy rain splashing on wet street pavement with reflections of city lights during a severe storm in Cincinnati.

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Ohio storm threat raises flooding, high wind concerns across Cincinnati region

Residents across Cincinnati and much of southwest Ohio should prepare for another round of severe weather as forecasters warn that a “train of storms” may produce heavy rainfall, flash flooding, and damaging wind gusts on Monday, July 27. The Ohio storm threat comes as multiple weather systems are expected to track over the same areas,…

ByNina OliverioJuly 27, 20260Comments

Winton Hills shooting in Cincinnati. Cincinnati Police SUVs with flashing emergency lights behind police tape during a nighttime crime scene, representing this week's Cincinnati crime roundup.

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This Week in Cincinnati Crime: July 19–25

Two Winton Hills Shootings in Six Days A weekly summary of the region's major crime news, plus what's changed on cases from prior weeks. This is the first edition. This week's Cincinnati crime coverage starts with a Winton Hills shooting, where a homicide and a juvenile shooting occurred six days apart. The region's most extreme…

ByAdam KoehlerJuly 26, 20260Comments

Metro bus crash scene on the Norwood Lateral in Cincinnati

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Metro Promised to Improve Driver Safety. Now Another Family Is Grieving.

A Hamilton County courtroom spent Friday morning examining the actions of one Metro bus driver. Cincinnati should also examine the agency's policies that put him behind the wheel. Metro driver Kyle Taylor pleaded not guilty Friday to a second-degree misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter charge. The charge stems from the July 16 crash on the Norwood Lateral…

ByAdam KoehlerJuly 25, 20260Comments

Cincy Soul Fest vendors stand beside their food setups on a downtown Cincinnati sidewalk after the festival's cancellation, with an empty parking lot behind them during Cincinnati Music Festival weekend.

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Cincy Soul Fest Canceled Less Than a Day Before Opening, Vendors Left With Losses

The parking lot on Sycamore Street between Seventh and Eighth streets should have filled up Friday morning. Food trucks should have lined the lot. Smokers should have been running. Long lines of customers should have packed the space between downtown office buildings. Thousands of visitors were moving through Cincinnati Music Festival weekend. The lot sat empty…

ByAdam KoehlerJuly 25, 20260Comments

A person holding an umbrella wades through knee-deep floodwaters on a city street in front of a storefront.

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Cincinnati announces $1M flood relief fund for storm victims

Cincinnati will establish a $1 million flood relief fund to help homeowners and businesses recover from the devastating flash flooding that struck the city earlier this month. Mayor Aftab Pureval announced the initiative on July 24, calling the funding a temporary measure while Cincinnati pursues additional assistance from state and federal agencies. The city expects…

ByNina OliverioJuly 25, 20260Comments

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Ohio mosquito activity surges as heat and rain fuel summer breeding

Health officials across Ohio say mosquito populations are rising as the state moves through the peak of summer. Recent rounds of rain followed by hot and humid weather have created ideal conditions for mosquitoes to breed. Experts say standing water allows mosquitoes to lay eggs, while warm temperatures speed up their life cycle. As a…

ByNina OliverioJuly 24, 20260Comments

Rows of server racks in a bright, modern data center aisle representing Cincinnati's tech infrastructure growth.

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Cincinnati data center expansion gains momentum amid AI demand

Greater Cincinnati is positioning itself for the next phase of Ohio’s technology economy as demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure accelerates nationwide. Local governments, utilities, developers, and businesses are preparing for larger data center investments while balancing concerns about energy use, land development, and community impacts. The rapid expansion mirrors a national trend fueled by cloud…

ByNina OliverioJuly 24, 20260Comments

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Court largely upholds $300K fee award against Cincinnati

The Ohio First District Court of Appeals has largely upheld a Hamilton County court’s decision requiring the City of Cincinnati to pay nearly $300,000 in attorney fees and litigation costs after losing a challenge to one of its firearm ordinances. The appellate court affirmed most of the lower court’s judgment awarding $296,179.75 to plaintiff Frank…

ByNina OliverioJuly 24, 20260Comments

Wide view of the Scioto River on a partly cloudy day, seen through trees along the riverbank.

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Ohio river drowning leaves five adults dead after rescue attempt near Powell

The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the deaths of five adults who drowned in the Scioto River near Powell, Ohio, after a rescue attempt spiraled into tragedy on Sunday. Sheriff Jeffrey Balzer said the group had gathered along the river for an outing when one member entered the water for a swim. That…

ByNina OliverioJuly 23, 20260Comments