$25M needed to cap Fort Washington Way, city leaders say

ByNina OliverioMay 27, 20260Comments

$25M needed to cap Fort Washington Way, city leaders say

Cincinnati and Hamilton County officials are renewing efforts to transform a long-discussed vision into reality by building deck caps over Fort Washington Way. The proposal would create new land above Interstate 71 and U.S. Route 50 between downtown and the riverfront. Local leaders say the project could improve walkability, create green space, and support additional…

Multiple police cruisers with flashing emergency lights block traffic lanes on Interstate 71 North near the Stewart Road exit in Silverton during an investigation.

ByNina OliverioMay 27, 20260Comments

I-71 shooting investigation reveals targeted attack, sheriff says

The I-71 shooting investigation remains active after Hamilton County deputies said the deadly highway attack was not random. The incident shut down northbound traffic near Silverton for hours as investigators gathered evidence and searched for suspects. Authorities said 22-year-old Robert Lee Rothwell III died after a shooting along Interstate 71 on May 21. The incident…

A sign on a glass door reading 'This branch is permanently closed' with the downtown Cincinnati skyline in the background, illustrating the local shift to digital banking.

ByNina OliverioMay 26, 20260Comments

Cincinnati bank closures accelerate amid a rapid shift to digital banking

The recent surge in Cincinnati bank closures is dramatically reshaping the local financial landscape. Many residents are navigating these Cincinnati bank closures by rapidly adopting new digital financial tools. The number of Cincinnati bank closures is rising rapidly in 2026. Major financial institutions are shutting down physical branches across the city. This trend reflects a…

A security guard checking a patron's ID at the warmly lit entrance gate of Somerset bar in Over-the-Rhine.

ByNina OliverioMay 26, 20260Comments

OTR bar shooting prompts new security changes at Somerset Bar

The shooting at the Over-The-Rhine bar has prompted Somerset Bar ownership to consider new security policies and stronger coordination with Cincinnati police. The owner of the said bar is speaking publicly after a shooting at the popular Over-the-Rhine venue injured one person during Memorial Day weekend festivities. The incident happened Sunday afternoon at the bar…

Police cruiser with flashing lights blocking the intersection of Hamilton Avenue and Blue Rock Street behind yellow crime scene tape in Northside, Cincinnati.

ByNina OliverioMay 26, 20260Comments

4 shot in Northside; 1 critically injured

Cincinnati police responded around 1:51 a.m. Tuesday to reports of gunfire in the city’s Northside neighborhood. Officers arriving at the scene discovered four people with gunshot wounds near Hamilton Avenue and Blue Rock Street, according to multiple local media reports. Three victims were transported to area hospitals for treatment. One victim remained in critical condition…

Empty driver's seat inside a yellow school bus parked in a lot, illustrating the Cincinnati school bus driver shortage.

Cincinnati families struggle as bus driver shortage continues in 2026

A persistent bus driver shortage leaves Cincinnati parents scrambling for morning transportation in 2026. The worsening school bus driver shortage forces local districts to cut routes and change schedules. The morning rush hour feels heavier for Cincinnati parents this year. Thousands of families are currently adjusting their daily routines. A severe lack of available drivers…

A professional woman analyzes data on a futuristic transparent tablet in a modern office overlooking the Roebling Suspension Bridge, illustrating job automation and Cincinnati workforce trends in 2026.

How job automation Cincinnati is reshaping the local workforce in 2026

The steady rise of job automation in Cincinnati changes how local companies hire. Workers must adapt as job automation accelerates across all industries. Artificial intelligence (AI) transforms workflows across the region. Routine tasks disappear as smart software takes over. Local professionals notice these rapid shifts daily. Companies demand new skill sets from their applicants. Understanding…

Panoramic view of the downtown Cincinnati skyline and Ohio River at sunset, highlighting the city center during the fiscal year 2027 budget hearings.

Cincinnati budget deficit plan targets $30 million shortfall with spending cuts, hiring freezes

Cincinnati budget deficit plan targets spending cuts and public safety funding The City of Cincinnati’s budget deficit proposal includes vacancy freezes, infrastructure investments, and higher public safety spending for fiscal year 2027. Moreover, the budget deficit concerns dominated City Hall discussions after Mayor Aftab Pureval unveiled a proposed fiscal year 2027 budget aimed at closing…

A wooden gavel resting on a lease agreement and financial documents, representing the legal sentencing of a former CMHA manager for rent theft in Cincinnati.

Former CMHA manager jailed after rent theft charges in Cincinnati

Dion Crockett, former Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) manager, now faces felony charges after investigators accused him of stealing tenants’ rent payments at a Cincinnati housing complex. The case centers on allegations that residents at The Evanston apartment complex paid rent that never reached their accounts, triggering eviction threats and lawsuits. The arrest of Crockett…