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

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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…

ByNina OliverioMay 25, 20260Comments

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.

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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…

ByNina OliverioMay 25, 20260Comments

Cracked piggy bank sitting beside scattered coins with a blurred Cincinnati riverfront in the background, representing Cincinnati's FY 2027 budget pressures and financial strain.

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Cincinnati’s Budget Gamble: No Layoffs Today, But at What Cost Tomorrow?

Cincinnati's FY 2027 budget claims to be "structurally balanced," but the math is a mirage. A $29.5 million deficit closed through hiring freezes, delayed firefighter recruits, and ambulance fee hikes is not fiscal discipline—it is postponement. The city has run deficits for more years than it hasn't. The Cincinnati 2027 budget is a key example…

ByAdam KoehlerMay 23, 20260Comments

Silhouette of a Cincinnati police officer patrolling near the Roebling Suspension Bridge at dusk.

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Cincinnati proposes larger budget as police overtime climbs amid $30M deficit

Cincinnati officials are preparing a larger city budget while warning that mounting overtime costs and staffing shortages could strain finances for years. Mayor Aftab Pureval and City Manager Sheryl Long introduced a proposed fiscal year 2027 budget that increases spending even as the city faces a projected $30 million deficit. According to reports from…

ByNina OliverioMay 22, 20260Comments

A yellow hard hat and rolled blueprints resting on a solar panel under a bright sun at a landfill conversion site.

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Cincinnati solar project moves forward despite federal funding loss

Cincinnati solar project advances on a former landfill site in Winton Hills. The project leaders say the city will continue redevelopment plans despite losing nearly $10 million in federal support. The City of Cincinnati is moving ahead with a major renewable energy redevelopment in Winton Hills after losing federal funding tied to a national clean…

ByNina OliverioMay 22, 20260Comments

I-71 Shooting Near Silverton Raises New Questions About Highway Violence

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Highway Violence on I-71: One Dead, Leadership Silent — Is This Cincinnati’s New Normal?

A 22-Year-Old Dead on I-71 — and Cincinnati's Institutions Act Like It's Just Another Tuesday On May 21, 2026, a young man was fatally shot while riding northbound on I-71 near Stewart Road in Silverton. Two others in the vehicle survived. The I-71 shooting in Cincinnati has captured the community's attention. A red suspect vehicle…

ByAdam KoehlerMay 21, 20260Comments

A diverse team of business professionals celebrating a milestone in a modern conference room, illustrating positive Cincinnati startup funding trends in 2026.

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Cincinnati startup funding hits new growth milestones in 2026

Cincinnati startup funding is experiencing unprecedented momentum in 2026. Local venture capital firms are deploying record amounts of capital to early-stage businesses. This influx of cash helps health tech, SaaS, and consumer brands scale their operations rapidly. Startups use these funds to hire new talent and expand product lines. They also leverage the capital to…

ByNina OliverioMay 21, 20260Comments

Afroman in court during his 2026 Afroman free speech verdict trial in Adams County, Ohio

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Afroman Free Speech Verdict: Appalachian Authority Skepticism

How Appalachian Ohio’s Skepticism of Authority Shaped the Afroman Free Speech Verdict In 2022, Adams County sheriff’s deputies arrived with a search warrant at the southern Ohio home of Joseph Foreman, better known as Afroman. He is the musician whose 2001 hit Because I Got High still echoes from car stereos and dorm…

ByJonathan SmithMay 21, 20260Comments

A person rinsing a glass under running tap water at a kitchen sink, representing residential water usage amidst 2026 Cincinnati water bill increases.

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Cincinnati water bills to see changes in 2026 amid infrastructure upgrades

Changes to Cincinnati water bills are officially underway following recent municipal rate adjustments. As the new year unfolds, residents are taking a closer look at their household budgets. Inflation continues to impact daily living expenses across the board. Effective January 1, 2026, the Greater Cincinnati Water Works implemented a 5.55% increase in water rates. While…

ByNina OliverioMay 21, 20260Comments

The Cincinnati skyline and John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge viewed across the Ohio River under an overcast sky.

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Ohio River victim identified in domestic violence case, court docs say

Court records show that Ashley Keen, 39, was considered a key witness in the criminal proceedings against her former partner, Dearies Washington. According to reports from FOX19 NOW, Keen died in January after driving her SUV into the Ohio River. The Hamilton County Coroner’s Office ruled the death an apparent suicide. Her family, however, believes…

ByNina OliverioMay 21, 20260Comments