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A brass-framed sign on a desk reading "No Access to City Resources Without Judicial Warrant," reflecting Cincinnati's policy limiting federal access to municipal property.

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Cincinnati immigration policy draws state critique

The Cincinnati immigration policy has quickly become a flashpoint in local and state politics. The immigration policy passed this week aims to limit how federal agencies use city resources for civil immigration enforcement. City Council’s recent vote places Cincinnati at the center of an ongoing debate about local control and immigration enforcement. Council action on Cincinnati…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 27, 20260Comments

The exterior of the historic Cincinnati City Hall building.

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Cincinnati City Council limits enforcement cooperation

Cincinnati City Council’s vote on enforcement cooperation drew sharp attention across the city. The council approved new limits on how local authorities work with federal immigration enforcement. The measures focus on restricting access to city surveillance systems and property for immigration enforcement without judicial oversight. City Hall tightens enforcement cooperation rules Council members voted Wednesday…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 27, 20260Comments

Cardboard boxes and a sign reading "Campaign Suspended" in an empty room, representing the suspension of a Libertarian political campaign.

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Libertarian candidate suspends campaign after hit-and-run indictment

The hit-and-run indictment facing Libertarian John Hancock has upended the Ohio 1st District congressional race. The candidate announced he is suspending his campaign after being charged in a crash that left a woman seriously injured. The hit-and-run indictment came after prosecutors said Hancock struck a pedestrian and fled the scene. Court documents show surveillance video…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 27, 20260Comments

Graphic of the Cincinnati skyline behind a fence with "No ICE Staging" and "Access Restricted" signs, representing the city council restricting ICE on municipal property.

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City council restricts ICE staging on city property in Cincinnati

The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) city property restrictions gain momentum The Cincinnati City Council moved forward Tuesday on broad measures aimed at limiting how ICE city property can be used for federal immigration enforcement. The Youth and Human Services Committee approved three motions that would prohibit the use of city-owned buildings, parks, or other…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 25, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati fire deaths surge 500% in early 2026, chief warns

Cincinnati fire deaths surge sharply in early 2026 The fire deaths have increased 500 percent in the first weeks of 2026, alarming city leaders and safety officials. Cincinnati fire deaths now total multiple fatalities across several residential fires, according to the Cincinnati Fire Department. Fire Chief Frank McKinley delivered the stark warning during a…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 25, 20260Comments

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Spring-like storms expected in Cincinnati as week’s weather turns volatile

Cincinnati weather enters a volatile pattern with spring-like storms this week. Forecast models and local forecasters confirm the arrival of spring-like storms that could bring thunderstorms and severe risks on Thursday. Cincinnati’s weather is on the move with spring-like storms expected through mid-week as a warm air mass climbs into the region, driving temperatures well…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 24, 20260Comments

Handcuffs, an official ICE document, a toy school bus, and a cardboard protest sign reading "End Local ICE Ties, Community Not Cages" arranged in front of the downtown Cincinnati skyline and the John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge.

Community News

Immigration enforcement ties draw protests and scrutiny across Greater Cincinnati

Immigration enforcement ties are under renewed scrutiny across Greater Cincinnati. Six counties in the tri-state region maintain agreements with federal immigration authorities. According to reporting by WVXU , these counties either house detainees for federal agencies or participate in enforcement partnerships. As a result, the arrangements connect local jail systems to federal immigration operations.…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 23, 20260Comments

Black and white close-up of deeply cracked ground, illustrating seismic damage from the Highland County earthquake.

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Earthquake rattles Highland County early Sunday

A Highland County earthquake struck early Sunday around 5:50 a.m. near Hillsboro, Ohio, the United States Geological Survey reported. The quake registered a magnitude of 2.5 on the Richter scale. It originated about 6.4 kilometers below the surface, according to the USGS. Residents throughout Highland County and its surroundings felt shaking or heard rumbling as…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 23, 20260Comments

Construction site in Greater Cincinnati featuring a wooden sign that reads "Rural Preservation Not Data Centers" and "Zoning Alert: Industrial Expansion."

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Wilmington council approves data center zoning amid heavy community pushback

The recent data center zoning approval marks a major economic shift for Wilmington. Local leaders hope this data center zoning decision brings new jobs to the region. The Wilmington City Council officially passed new data center zoning ordinances on Thursday. Consequently , this data center zoning decision fundamentally changes the landscape of Clinton County. The…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 21, 20260Comments

A wooden judge's gavel symbolizing legal proceedings regarding the In Between Tavern in Cincinnati.

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City, state sue to close In Between Tavern after deadly shootings

In Between Tavern has become a focus of legal action after the city and state filed a lawsuit. The City of Cincinnati and the state of Ohio filed the In Between Tavern lawsuit in the Hamilton County Common Pleas Court on Thursday. The action seeks a court order to close the bar at Third and…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 20, 20260Comments