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Super Bowl host cities confirmed through 2028: NFL announces future locations

Article Summary The NFL has confirmed Super Bowl locations through 2028, setting host cities for the league’s biggest annual event. Super Bowl LX will be played Feb. 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Super Bowl LXI follows on Feb. 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Super Bowl LXII is scheduled…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 30, 20260Comments

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FBI investigates Northern Kentucky city’s finances after city uncovers revenue diversion

Article Summary The FBI is investigating Florence finances after city officials in Northern Kentucky discovered irregular revenue diversion activities. The city alerted federal authorities and provided records, prompting a criminal probe. Officials uncovered the issue during a finance department reorganization following the departure of the chief financial officer. Consequently , the city requested an…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 29, 20260Comments

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News Politics

Ohio election 2026: What Cincinnati voters need to know early

Article Summary The Cincinnati voters for Ohio election 2026 face key statewide and local races, including governor, U.S. Senate, and secretary of state, alongside city council and school board contests. Early planning is critical to meet registration deadlines, understand ballot issues, and participate in early in‑person or mail voting. Important dates include the primary on…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 29, 20260Comments

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Car in Ohio River: Crews recover SUV after Cincinnati waterfront plunge

Article Summary Emergency crews recovered an SUV that plunged into the Ohio River near downtown Cincinnati. The vehicle was seen on surveillance video entering the water near East Mehring Way around 5 p.m. Wednesday. Multiple dive teams worked for hours in icy, low-visibility conditions before pulling the vehicle from the river around 11 p.m. Police…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 29, 20260Comments

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Amazon cuts 16,000 jobs in latest corporate layoffs

Article Summary Amazon is cutting about 16,000 corporate jobs worldwide in its latest round of layoffs. This marks the second major workforce reduction in three months. The cuts follow roughly 14,000 layoffs in late 2025. This brings recent reductions to about 30,000 positions. Company leaders say the move aims to reduce bureaucracy, streamline management, and…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 29, 20260Comments

Community News

Cincinnati Archdiocese launches synod planning process to shape Catholic priorities

Article Summary The Cincinnati Archdiocese has launched a two‑year synod to guide the Church’s future mission in southwest Ohio. The process, the first since 1971, invites clergy, religious, and lay Catholics to participate in prayer, listening, and dialogue. Archbishop Robert G. Casey said the synod will focus on pastoral priorities, not doctrine. Moreover, it will…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 28, 20260Comments

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1 dead following a shooting in parking lot of Oakley, Cincinnati fast food restaurant

Article Summary A shooting in the parking lot of a Steak ’N Shake in Oakley, Cincinnati, left one person dead Tuesday evening, according to police. Officers responded around 6:25 p.m. to reports of gunfire at the Ridge Avenue location and found a man with multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. One…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 28, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Public Schools close third day amid extreme cold and snow

Article Summary Cincinnati Public Schools remained closed Wednesday, Jan. 28, marking a third consecutive day off due to snow, ice, and dangerously cold temperatures. District officials said icy roads, sidewalks, and bus stops posed safety risks for students and staff. The closures come as a major winter storm impacts much of the U.S. As a…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 28, 20260Comments

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Community News

Cincinnati budget 2026 prioritizes public safety, housing and transit investment

Article Summary The Cincinnati budget 2026 focuses on public safety, housing, and transit improvements. Mayor Aftab Pureval emphasizes funding for police, fire, and violence prevention programs. Meanwhile, the city also invests in affordable housing, homelessness support, and eviction prevention. Infrastructure projects receive a boost through the “Cincy On Track” plan. This plan targets streets, bridges,…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 27, 20260Comments

News Season

Record snowfall blankets Tri-State

Article Summary Record snowfall blanketed the Tri-State as a powerful winter storm swept through the region. It set new benchmarks across Greater Cincinnati. Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport recorded 9.2 inches of snow, breaking a daily record set in 2004. Meanwhile, some nearby communities saw more than a foot. City and county crews worked to clear…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 27, 20260Comments