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Government shutdown funding fight intensifies after Trump signs bill

Article Summary President Donald Trump signed a $1.2 trillion spending bill that ended a four‑day partial government shutdown, but a government shutdown funding battle is still unfolding. The legislation funds most federal agencies through Sept. 30, yet only temporarily extends the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) until Feb. 13. Lawmakers now face urgent negotiations over DHS funding and…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 4, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati woman pleads guilty in veteran funds theft case

Article Summary A Cincinnati woman has admitted to veteran funds theft, pleading guilty to misappropriating more than $158,000 from four elderly or seriously ill U.S. military veterans. She was entrusted to help manage these veterans financially. The defendant allegedly spent the stolen money on personal travel, dining, and shopping. Her sentencing date is pending in…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 4, 20260Comments

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Medical cannabis sales begin in Northern Kentucky dispensaries

First local dispensary launches in Florence Medical cannabis represents a historic shift for Northern Kentucky healthcare as the first dispensaries open their doors to qualified patients. Northern Kentucky has officially commenced the sales of medical cannabis in the region, marking the end of a long wait for thousands of patients. According to reports from WVXU, Bluegrass…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 3, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati public safety funding: City details spending of extra $5.4M

Public safety funding updates show how council and police are allocating the extra $5.4M. Cincinnati officials provided a detailed public safety funding update Monday. They outlined how the extra $5.4 million appropriated last year is being spent to boost police visibility, expand technology and support community outreach. Council first approved the supplemental public safety…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 3, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati forecast shows extreme winter weather ahead

Cold conditions dominate early week The Cincinnati forecast shows a major winter pattern this week in Greater Cincinnati. The Cincinnati forecast indicates frigid temperatures with multiple snow chances and bouts of freezing conditions from February 2 through February 8, 2026. Winter weather is not unusual in early February, but this week’s projection suggests periods of…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 2, 20260Comments

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Woman confirmed dead after Ohio River plunge

Article Summary A 39-year-old woman from Northern Kentucky died after her SUV entered the icy Ohio River near downtown Cincinnati. Emergency crews responded Wednesday afternoon near the Great American Ball Park and recovered the vehicle after six hours in freezing conditions. The Hamilton County Coroner’s Office ruled the incident an apparent suicide. Witnesses saw the…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 30, 20260Comments

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Super Bowl host cities confirmed through 2028: NFL announces future locations

Article Summary The NFL has confirmed Super Bowl locations through 2028, setting host cities for the league’s biggest annual event. Super Bowl LX will be played Feb. 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Super Bowl LXI follows on Feb. 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Super Bowl LXII is scheduled…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 30, 20260Comments

A wide-angle exterior view of the modern, white Florence Government Center building in Northern Kentucky, featuring manicured green lawns and bright red shrubs in the foreground.

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FBI investigates Northern Kentucky city’s finances after city uncovers revenue diversion

Article Summary The FBI is investigating Florence finances after city officials in Northern Kentucky discovered irregular revenue diversion activities. The city alerted federal authorities and provided records, prompting a criminal probe. Officials uncovered the issue during a finance department reorganization following the departure of the chief financial officer. Consequently , the city requested an…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 29, 20260Comments

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Ohio election 2026: What Cincinnati voters need to know early

Article Summary The Cincinnati voters for Ohio election 2026 face key statewide and local races, including governor, U.S. Senate, and secretary of state, alongside city council and school board contests. Early planning is critical to meet registration deadlines, understand ballot issues, and participate in early in‑person or mail voting. Important dates include the primary on…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 29, 20260Comments

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