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Will Hamilton County fund a wrongful conviction unit? Dec. 18 vote decides

The proposal for a conviction integrity unit is gaining momentum in Hamilton County. Local leaders say the unit could reshape how the county handles wrongful conviction claims. Hamilton County’s proposed conviction integrity unit (CIU) has become one of the most closely watched criminal-justice developments of the year, as Prosecutor Connie Pillich pushes for a dedicated…

ByNina OliverioDecember 10, 20250Comments

Cincinnati skyline at dusk, featuring the downtown buildings and the Ohio River.

Cincinnati ranks first as ‘most sought-after city’ for renters in Q3 2025

The city of Cincinnati recently ranked first as the ‘most sought-after city’ in the third quarter (Q3) of this year, according to an online platform RentCafe.com. Renters are actively engaging by saving more preferred listings and creating alerts for new ones that match their criteria, proving it is the 'most sought-after city' on their database. …

ByNina OliverioDecember 9, 20250Comments

Community News

Affordable housing funding surge: FHLB Cincinnati commits $51.9M to tri-state development

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati (FHLB) has announced its largest-ever round of affordable housing funding, committing nearly $51.9 million in grants to support development across Kentucky, Ohio, and Tennessee. This year’s expanded initiative illustrates how crucial affordable housing funding has become as communities push to meet rising demand for safe, quality homes.…

ByNina OliverioDecember 9, 20250Comments

Dead vultures found on the grounds of St. Bernadette School in Pierce Township, Ohio, during the December 2025 bird flu suspected incident.

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Over  70 vultures found dead near Ohio school, bird flu suspected

The suspected bird flu incident has left nearby residents on edge. The bird flu suspected discovery occurred near a school where more than 70 vultures were found dead. Unsettling discovery on school grounds The suspected bird flu scenario unfolded at St. Bernadette School in Pierce Township, Ohio. School staff returned from Thanksgiving break and discovered…

ByNina OliverioDecember 8, 20250Comments

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George Floyd protest settlement heads to final Cincinnati vote

The George Floyd protest settlement faces its final hurdle as Cincinnati leaders prepare for a decisive vote. Cincinnati officials say the George Floyd protest settlement represents a significant step toward resolving claims from the 2020 demonstrations. The Cincinnati City Council will vote tomorrow on an $8.1 million class-action agreement, marking a significant step towards resolving…

ByNina OliverioDecember 8, 20250Comments

A white quadcopter drone flying high above a dense city skyline of skyscrapers, representing the Drones as First Responders program in Cincinnati.

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Ohio drones first responders: Cincinnati among early adopters of technology

Ohio is rolling out a first-in-the-nation statewide pilot for drones as first responders. The program helps police, fire, and EMS crews assess emergencies more quickly and safely, improving situational awareness before ground units arrive. What is the Ohio Drones First Responders program? The Drones for First Responders (DFR) pilot, approved under Ohio House Bill…

ByNina OliverioDecember 5, 20250Comments

Rendering of the Duke Energy Convention Center in Cincinnati, host of GrindingHub Americas 2027.

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First US trade fair aims to bring global grinding tech to Cincinnati in 2027

The first U.S. trade fair focused exclusively on grinding technology—GrindingHub Americas—will launch in Cincinnati in 2027. Additionally, organizers say the event adapts the successful GrindingHub Stuttgart model to the American industrial market. GrindingHub Americas opens new doors for U.S. manufacturers Organizers VDW (the German Machine Tool Builders’ Association), Messe Stuttgart and Swissmem…

ByNina OliverioDecember 5, 20250Comments

Community News

Is Cincinnati good for immigrants? A closer look at immigrant life in Cincinnati

Immigrants in Cincinnati continue to shape the city’s growth and diversity. Immigrants in Cincinnati help strengthen the local economy and community every year. The growing presence of immigrants in Cincinnati Immigrants in Cincinnati represent a meaningful share of the city’s population. A 2025 population profile from the Vera Institute of Justice reports that approximately 128,600…

ByNina OliverioDecember 4, 20250Comments

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Cincinnati residents face lingering snow and icy conditions as cold snap continues

Residents across the Greater Cincinnati area woke up to a winter landscape on Thursday, December 4, as freezing temperatures kept a significant layer of snow firmly in place. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), temperatures are currently hovering around 30°F (-1°C) under largely cloudy skies. While forecasters note there is a chance for light…

ByNina OliverioDecember 4, 20250Comments

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Ohio minimum wage increase set for Jan. 2026 as inflation adjustment takes effect

Ohio minimum wage changes will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026 as the state adjusts rates for inflation. The Ohio minimum wage increase raises pay for both tipped and non-tipped workers under state law. Ohio will implement a new statewide minimum wage on January 1, 2026, marking an inflation-driven adjustment that raises hourly pay for…

ByNina OliverioDecember 3, 20250Comments