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Cincinnati police pursuit policy response in Green Township after reported kidnapping

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Cincinnati Police Chased an Alleged Kidnapper Into Green Township

Cincinnati police chased a car connected to a reported kidnapping from Westwood into Green Township Saturday afternoon, and the pursuit ended in gunfire on South Road. Officers shot the suspect after the pursuit ended; police have not publicly explained what prompted the gunfire or released the suspect's condition. The reported kidnapping fell within the types…

ByAdam KoehlerAugust 16, 20260Comments

Kingsley incentive ban and Cincinnati affordable housing development

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Cincinnati’s Kingsley Incentive Ban Lasted Just 47 Days

Cincinnati City Manager Sheryl Long told developer Kingsley + Co. in writing on April 17 that its conduct did not represent that of "a good partner or developer." Forty-seven days later, on June 3, her office released $2.5 million in city housing money to the same company anyway. The reversal ended what amounted to a…

ByCincinnati ExchangeAugust 15, 20260Comments

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US DOT announces $5.3B rail investment during Cincinnati visit

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced a $5.3 billion rail investment Friday during an event at Cincinnati’s historic Union Terminal. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the Federal Railroad Administration funding as part of a nationwide effort to improve rail safety and modernize passenger rail infrastructure. The funding will support projects in 23 states. Federal officials…

ByNina OliverioAugust 15, 20260Comments

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3 plead not guilty in Oakley boy case as Rankin seeks competency hearing

The three defendants face expanded charges in connection with the death of 7-year-old William Evans. The new indictment adds several serious allegations to the case. All three defendants entered not guilty pleas during Friday’s court proceedings. Their pleas mean prosecutors must prove the charges beyond a reasonable doubt at trial. Rankin’s attorney also requested a…

ByNina OliverioAugust 14, 20260Comments

Wooden judge's gavel and sound block for the Michael Washington lawsuit and court trial.

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Appeals court revives Michael Washington lawsuit against Cincinnati city manager

The lawsuit of Michael Washington can proceed after a federal appeals court ruled that Cincinnati City Manager Sheryl Long is not shielded by qualified immunity. The said lawsuit returns to federal district court, where a jury will consider remaining claims over his 2023 firing. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit issued the…

ByNina OliverioAugust 14, 20260Comments

Aerial view of Duke Energy utility trucks repairing power lines along a wooded road in Cincinnati.

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Duke Energy restores most Cincinnati storm outages

More than 261,000 customers lost power during the storms, according to Duke Energy. The company said crews had restored 222,653 outages by Thursday afternoon. The restoration effort followed storms that brought damaging winds, fallen trees and widespread utility damage across the Cincinnati region. FOX19 reported that more than 49,000 Duke Energy customers remained without power…

ByNina OliverioAugust 14, 20260Comments

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Hamilton County Democrats endorse CPS levy ahead of November vote

The Hamilton County Democratic Party has endorsed the Cincinnati Public Schools levy ahead of the November election. The party’s executive committee approved the endorsement during a special meeting Aug. 13. The vote comes less than three weeks after Democrats urged CPS to reconsider its original tax proposal. The party’s earlier concerns focused on the district’s…

ByNina OliverioAugust 14, 20260Comments

Aisle of active server racks representing an Amazon data center in Greater Cincinnati.

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Amazon data center project could bring $5B investment to Greater Cincinnati

Amazon data center plans could bring a potential $5 billion investment to Greater Cincinnati. The proposal involves about 601 acres near Trenton in Butler County. Amazon Web Services, the cloud computing division of Amazon, is negotiating a major data center project in Butler County. The Cincinnati Business Courier first reported the negotiations on Aug. 11,…

ByNina OliverioAugust 13, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati police issue statewide alert for missing man with dementia

A Cincinnati man with dementia is now being searched after he walked away from a hospital in the 45204 area of Cincinnati. David Colebrook, the missing man, was last seen at about 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12. The Ohio Attorney General’s office issued an Endangered Missing Adult Alert following the report. The alert…

ByNina OliverioAugust 13, 20260Comments

Utility workers in an elevated bucket truck repairing overhead power lines amidst heavy tree coverage.

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Duke Energy outages leave more than 52,000 customers without power after Cincinnati storms

Outages continued Thursday as more than 52,000 customers remained without power after severe storms hit Greater Cincinnati. The outages included 43,387 customers in Greater Cincinnati and 9,073 in Northern Kentucky as of 5 a.m. Thursday. More than 171,000 customers have regained power since Tuesday’s destructive storms, according to Duke Energy. The company continues to assess…

ByNina OliverioAugust 13, 20260Comments