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Cincinnati public library usage rises as digital services reshape reading habits

The Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library is seeing major changes in how residents access books, educational programs, and public resources as digital borrowing continues to grow across Ohio. According to data published by the library system, digital checkouts through platforms such as Libby reached millions annually in recent years, reflecting a sharp increase in…

ByNina OliverioMay 20, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati police property room faces scrutiny over evidence tracking flaws

A new audit of the Cincinnati Police Department found multiple deficiencies in how officers and staff manage evidence inside the department’s property room. According to reporting from WKRC Local 12, auditors discovered 16 separate issues involving evidence tracking, labeling, and documentation. The audit reviewed evidence items including firearms, narcotics, shell casings, and cash. Investigators found…

ByNina OliverioMay 19, 20260Comments

An empty desk and chair sit in a vacant school hallway, representing the impact of 2026 Cincinnati Public Schools job reductions and budget cuts.

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Cincinnati school cuts proposal could eliminate more than 100 jobs next year

Cincinnati school cuts could reshape staffing and student services across the district next school year. The discussions intensified after district leaders proposed eliminating more than 100 positions to close a major budget gap. The Cincinnati Public Schools Board of Education is considering sweeping staffing reductions as officials work to address a projected $58 million budget…

ByNina OliverioMay 19, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Downtown Beatdown Sentencing: Light Pleas Highlight Hamilton County Justice Concerns

The Cincinnati Downtown Beatdown Sentencing Has Reignited Public Frustration Two defendants in the viral July 26, 2025 mob assault received relatively light outcomes today in Hamilton County Common Pleas Court. The brutal group attack near 4th and Elm was captured on multiple videos showing victims being punched, kicked, and stomped, including a woman who intervened…

ByAdam KoehlerMay 19, 20260Comments

A small dog and a tabby kitten interacting playfully, illustrating the rising trends of pet ownership in Cincinnati.

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Pet ownership Cincinnati trends shift as costs rise in 2026

The landscape of pet ownership Cincinnati is changing rapidly as inflation reshapes household budgets this year. Understanding current pet ownership Cincinnati trends is crucial for local families facing record-high veterinary and food expenses. Local families love their animals. However, keeping those animals fed and healthy is getting harder. Residents are feeling the squeeze across Hamilton…

ByNina OliverioMay 19, 20260Comments

Voters walk into a polling location during the 2026 Kentucky primary election as local and federal races draw attention across the Commonwealth.

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Kentucky Primary Election 2026 Reveals Growing Divides Across the Commonwealth

Kentucky Primary Election Puts Local Concerns Front and Center Today’s ballot includes city council races, county offices, judicial seats, state legislative contests, and several closely watched federal primaries. Turnout is expected to remain relatively low, likely somewhere in the low-to-mid 20% range statewide for the Kentucky primary election. That matters because low-turnout primaries usually reward…

ByAdam KoehlerMay 19, 20260Comments

A daytime view of the Cincinnati skyline and John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge over the Ohio River, illustrating the city's climate migration readiness plan.

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Cincinnati climate migration plan prepares city for future population growth

Cincinnati climate migration planning is shaping how city leaders prepare for future population growth tied to climate change. The city’s climate migration strategies focus on housing, infrastructure, transportation, and economic resilience as officials expect more climate-driven relocation in coming decades. The City of Cincinnati released a Climate Migration Readiness Plan designed to help the local…

ByNina OliverioMay 19, 20260Comments

Residents walk into Fort Thomas City Building ahead of the 2026 Fort Thomas City Council primary election in Northern Kentucky.

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Fort Thomas City Council Race Draws Record 15 Candidates Ahead of Tuesday Vote

The unusually large field reflects growing tension inside Fort Thomas. Development, residential zoning preservation, infrastructure demands, and the future direction of one of Northern Kentucky’s most sought-after river cities. For many voters, this election is less about party labels and more about what kind of growth Fort Thomas wants over the next decade. The decisions…

ByAdam KoehlerMay 19, 20260Comments

Police investigate a daytime shooting near Grant Park and East McMicken Street in Over-the-Rhine.

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Over-the-Rhine Shooting Near Grant Park Adds to Growing Violence Concerns

Cincinnati Police arrested a suspect Monday afternoon after a shooting inside a POAH property near Grant Park in Over-the-Rhine. The latest violent incident to shake residents, already concerned about rising disorder in and around the urban core. Police responded around 12:15 p.m. to 59 E. McMicken Street after reports of a shooting inside the building.…

ByAdam KoehlerMay 18, 20260Comments

A concerned couple sits at a kitchen counter, reviewing rising utility bills and a digital graph of 2026 energy cost trends on a tablet.

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Energy costs Cincinnati 2026: Electricity and gas price trends explained

Understanding the rising energy costs Cincinnati families face is crucial for household budgeting this year. The primary drivers of energy costs Cincinnati residents pay include natural gas rates and grid upgrades. The current state of utility bills Rising monthly utility bills are putting immense pressure on local budgets across the tri-state area. Many homeowners are…

ByNina OliverioMay 18, 20260Comments