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Federal grand jury indicts suspect in Vance home vandalism case

Article Summary A federal grand jury has indicted 26-year-old William D. DeFoor on three charges related to the January 5 vandalism of Vice President JD Vance’s Cincinnati residence. The charges include damaging government property, committing violence in a restricted area, and resisting federal officers. Prosecutors say DeFoor used a hammer to break multiple historic windows…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 15, 20260Comments

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U.S. visa revocations surge at 100,000 as Trump intensifies immigration enforcement

Since President Donald Trump returned to office in January 2025, U.S. visa revocations have climbed to unprecedented levels. This comes as part of a broad immigration crackdown. The U.S. State Department confirmed it has revoked more than 100,000 visas, a record number, in less than a year. Reuters reported these findings. The surge in…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 14, 20260Comments

News Season

Rain-to-snow forecast as arctic air returns to Cincinnati

Cincinnati will see rain-to-snow transition later Wednesday. This occurs as an arctic front sweeps through the area. Early in the day, temperatures will stay above freezing. There will be light rain and drizzle affecting much of the Tri-State. Moreover, a cold front is expected to move through the area by early afternoon. This will…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 14, 20260Comments

Yellow "Crime Scene Do Not Cross" tape against a dark background, illustrating the violent crime reduction operation in Cincinnati.

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Violent crime reduction operation leads to multiple arrests in Cincinnati

A multi-agency violent crime reduction operation in Cincinnati on January 12, 2026, led by Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio State Highway Patrol, and the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, resulted in multiple arrests and the seizure of stolen vehicles and illegally possessed firearms. The operation, part of Governor DeWine’s initiative targeting repeat violent offenders, included high-speed…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 14, 20260Comments

A key in a door lock with a house-shaped keychain, illustrating short-term rental safety and security in Ohio.

Community News

Ohio short-term rental violence report details shootings

Short-term rental violence is rising in Ohio, according to a recent statewide safety report. Additionally, this has been linked to multiple shootings at Airbnb and other vacation rentals, leaving teenagers dead and dozens injured. This issue has become a major concern for local officials, law enforcement and community leaders. House parties at short-term rentals across…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 14, 20260Comments

Microphones on a conference table representing secret settlement concerns within Cincinnati City Council.

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Cincinnati executive session fuels secret settlement concerns over Hinton case

Cincinnati City Council members recently met behind closed doors on after claims surfaced. The city was negotiating what the Cincinnati Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) described as a “secret settlement” in the high-profile “Ryan Hinton case.” The executive session lasted more than two hours on Monday, January 12. However, no details were released afterward by…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 13, 20260Comments

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U.S. House approves Cincinnati police camera and mental health funding

The Cincinnati police camera funding measure advanced in the U.S. House of Representatives this week. It sends more than $1 million in federal dollars to bolster local public safety efforts. The funding would enhance camera technology used by the Cincinnati Police Department. Additionally, it will expand mental health and crisis response services, according to…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 13, 20260Comments

An orange diamond-shaped "Road Work Ahead" sign against a blue sky, illustrating the Fourth Street Bridge closure in Cincinnati.

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Fourth Street bridge closure impacts Northern Kentucky commute

The Fourth Street bridge officially closed at 9 a.m. Monday as part of a major replacement project. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) shut the span connecting Covington and Newport. This forces all vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists to detour. The closure marks the end of nearly a century of service for the old Licking…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 13, 20260Comments

Close-up view of double yellow lines and a raised pavement marker on an asphalt road, illustrating road safety infrastructure in Ohio.

Community News

Ohio invests $97 million in roadway safety upgrades across 27 counties

The roadway safety investment announced by Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Transportation focuses on high-crash areas in dozens of counties. The roadway safety investment totals $97.2 million and will fund infrastructure upgrades designed to reduce serious crashes and fatalities. Spectrum News 1 reported that Ohio officials said the funding comes…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 13, 20260Comments

Exterior view of Cincinnati City Hall where council members are reviewing the 2026 income tax proposal.

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Cincinnati income tax proposal, city manager review shape new council term

Cincinnati income tax is now a major focus for Mayor Aftab Pureval and the newly sworn-in City Council as they enter the first weeks of 2026. At his Jan. 6 inauguration, Pureval announced he plans to propose an income tax increase. It is designed to boost public safety and fund affordable housing and anti-poverty…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 13, 20260Comments