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A view of the terminal and tarmac at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) with a plane taking off, illustrating air travel and passenger volume.

News Travel

CVG passenger count drops as airport sees first decline in years

Why the CVG passenger count dipped The CVG passenger count fell in 2025, the first annual decline in years at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. This trend reversed a multi-year growth in the airport’s traveler numbers. It also underscores changes in airline scheduling and passenger demand. Airport officials reported that CVG served approximately 8.97 million passengers…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 5, 20260Comments

A scenic view of a highway interchange at sunset, representing the I-75 and I-275 improvement project by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT).

Community News

State seeks public input on I-75 I-275 improvements

Why public input matters for I-75 I-275 improvements The I-75 I-275 improvements initiative is drawing public attention as Ohio transportation officials seek input on redesign plans for one of the region’s busiest interchanges. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) launched a public comment period after a two-year feasibility study identified significant safety and congestion…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 5, 20260Comments

Aerial view of the Cincinnati, Ohio skyline featuring the John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge, the Ohio River, and downtown skyscrapers during the day.

Community News

Cincinnati Office of Strategic Growth aims to reshape neighborhood planning

Cincinnati city leaders formally proposed the Cincinnati Office of Strategic Growth to streamline economic development. The Cincinnati Office of Strategic Growth is a central piece of a broader neighborhood planning overhaul aimed at guiding future investment. Officials say the proposal will reduce bureaucracy and make Cincinnati more competitive for development. At the same time,…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 5, 20260Comments

Ohio state flag and 2026 election ballot documents on a wooden desk.

News Politics

Democrats fundraising advantage drives early momentum in Ohio congressional races

Ohio fundraising advantage shapes early 2026 campaign landscape This fundraising advantage is emerging as a defining factor in the state’s 2026 congressional contests. Ohio incumbents, particularly Democrats in the state’s most competitive districts, have outpaced challengers in raising campaign funds. Ohio’s amended congressional map, approved in late 2025, still leaves several swing districts. In these,…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 5, 20260Comments

Donald Trump pointing his finger forward with American flags in the background.

National News News

Government shutdown funding fight intensifies after Trump signs bill

Article Summary President Donald Trump signed a $1.2 trillion spending bill that ended a four‑day partial government shutdown, but a government shutdown funding battle is still unfolding. The legislation funds most federal agencies through Sept. 30, yet only temporarily extends the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) until Feb. 13. Lawmakers now face urgent negotiations over DHS funding and…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 4, 20260Comments

A stack of US fifty-dollar bills lying on a dark surface, illustrating financial crime or theft.

News

Cincinnati woman pleads guilty in veteran funds theft case

Article Summary A Cincinnati woman has admitted to veteran funds theft, pleading guilty to misappropriating more than $158,000 from four elderly or seriously ill U.S. military veterans. She was entrusted to help manage these veterans financially. The defendant allegedly spent the stolen money on personal travel, dining, and shopping. Her sentencing date is pending in…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 4, 20260Comments

A close-up of a researcher's hands gently holding a vibrant green cannabis plant leaf in a controlled indoor facility.

Health National News News

Medical cannabis sales begin in Northern Kentucky dispensaries

First local dispensary launches in Florence Medical cannabis represents a historic shift for Northern Kentucky healthcare as the first dispensaries open their doors to qualified patients. Northern Kentucky has officially commenced the sales of medical cannabis in the region, marking the end of a long wait for thousands of patients. According to reports from WVXU, Bluegrass…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 3, 20260Comments

Low-angle view of the Cincinnati City Hall exterior featuring red sandstone and Richardsonian Romanesque architecture.

News

Cincinnati public safety funding: City details spending of extra $5.4M

Public safety funding updates show how council and police are allocating the extra $5.4M. Cincinnati officials provided a detailed public safety funding update Monday. They outlined how the extra $5.4 million appropriated last year is being spent to boost police visibility, expand technology and support community outreach. Council first approved the supplemental public safety…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 3, 20260Comments

News Season

Cincinnati forecast shows extreme winter weather ahead

Cold conditions dominate early week The Cincinnati forecast shows a major winter pattern this week in Greater Cincinnati. The Cincinnati forecast indicates frigid temperatures with multiple snow chances and bouts of freezing conditions from February 2 through February 8, 2026. Winter weather is not unusual in early February, but this week’s projection suggests periods of…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 2, 20260Comments

News

Woman confirmed dead after Ohio River plunge

Article Summary A 39-year-old woman from Northern Kentucky died after her SUV entered the icy Ohio River near downtown Cincinnati. Emergency crews responded Wednesday afternoon near the Great American Ball Park and recovered the vehicle after six hours in freezing conditions. The Hamilton County Coroner’s Office ruled the incident an apparent suicide. Witnesses saw the…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 30, 20260Comments