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Trey Isles and his girlfriend stand together outside a Circle K in Newport, Kentucky, in a nighttime photo used for coverage of the May 2026 shooting.

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Newport Man Shot 15 Times Point-Blank at Circle K, Girlfriend Saves His Life

Early Saturday morning, May 10, 2026, A 24-year-old father Trey Isles was shot 15 times at point-blank range. This happened just outside the Circle K at 10th and Monmouth Streets in Newport, Kentucky. Trey and his girlfriend had walked to the store for snacks after a night out. Police and family say an argument escalated,…

ByCincinnati ExchangeMay 18, 20260Comments

A BP gas station at dusk in Cincinnati's Northside neighborhood, with cars parked at the pumps and a brightly lit convenience store.

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Northside shooting leaves one injured at Cincinnati gas station

Northside shooting investigators continue examining evidence after gunfire erupted at a Cincinnati gas station Sunday evening. Cincinnati police said officers arrived at the BP station at 3949 Spring Grove Avenue in Northside and found one victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. Authorities transported the victim to UC Medical Center with injuries police…

ByNina OliverioMay 18, 20260Comments

Percy Reliford memorial scene on Guerley Road in West Price Hill at night following the fatal hit-and-run investigation

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West Price Hill Hit-and-Run Leaves Six Children Without Their Father

A West Price Hill hit-and-run Saturday night killed 46-year-old Percy Reliford as he loaded a utility trailer outside a home on Guerley Road. Police say the driver of a white van struck him and fled the scene, leaving behind a grieving family and a neighborhood demanding answers. For many residents across Greater Cincinnati, the recent…

ByAdam KoehlerMay 18, 20260Comments

Cincinnati skyline next to financial documents, a calculator, and a laptop showing budget charts, representing Cincinnati tax changes in 2026.

Business News

Cincinnati tax changes: What the 2026 updates mean for residents and businesses

Residents and business owners are preparing for the significant Cincinnati tax changes coming to the local economy in 2026. Understanding the Cincinnati tax changes introduced this year is essential for navigating upcoming municipal budget adjustments. The Cincinnati tax changes planned for 2026 are driving a major financial shift for residents and businesses across the region.…

ByNina OliverioMay 18, 20260Comments

Aerial view of The Banks mixed-use development and Great American Ball Park along the Cincinnati riverfront at sunset.

Community News

Cincinnati planning commission approves new phase of The Banks development

The Banks’ development plan adds new housing, retail, and public spaces along Cincinnati’s riverfront. The development project for The Banks received approval from the Cincinnati Planning Commission for a large-scale expansion that will add residential buildings, retail space, entertainment venues, offices, and new public amenities over the next decade. The Cincinnati Planning Commission approved updated…

ByNina OliverioMay 18, 20260Comments

Cincinnati police vehicles and a Metro Route 46 bus at an active crime scene during a violent weekend across Cincinnati

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Violent Weekend in Cincinnati Exposes a Growing Public Trust Problem

Another violent weekend in Cincinnati, folks. This included a strangulation death near Oak Hills High School, multiple shootings across city neighborhoods, a bar shooting in Covington, and a fatal hit-and-run in Price Hill. The incidents touched communities from North Fairmount to the West Side to Northern Kentucky. This violent weekend in Cincinnati left a lasting…

ByAdam KoehlerMay 17, 20260Comments

A diverse group of young athletes in colorful uniforms gathering for a team cheer with their coach on an outdoor basketball court in Cincinnati.

Community News

Cincinnati youth programs expand with new sports, education initiatives

Cincinnati youth programs continue to grow as city leaders and nonprofit groups expand sports, education, and mentoring opportunities for local students. Youth programs now play a larger role in after-school learning, neighborhood engagement, and violence prevention efforts across the region. Community leaders across Cincinnati have increased funding and partnerships for youth-focused activities in 2026. Local…

ByNina OliverioMay 16, 20260Comments

A Cincinnati police officer speaks with a group of teenagers with bicycles in a downtown park as part of 2026 youth crime prevention programs.

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Cincinnati crime prevention expands in 2026

Cincinnati crime prevention efforts focus on community policing, youth outreach, and targeted patrols in 2026. The crime prevention initiatives now combine technology, neighborhood partnerships, and violence intervention programs across multiple city districts. Cincinnati officials expanded several public safety initiatives in 2026 as city leaders, police, and community organizations responded to concerns about violent crime, youth…

ByNina OliverioMay 15, 20260Comments

Large red brick building with white architectural details on the Hebrew Union College campus, related to the Cincinnati rabbinical school lawsuit.

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Hebrew Union lawsuit intensifies fight over Cincinnati rabbinical school closure

The lawsuit concerning the Hebrew Union centers on whether the college can legally close its historic rabbinical program after nearly 150 years in Cincinnati. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has filed a lawsuit against Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in an effort to stop the closure of the school’s rabbinical program. He also seeks…

ByNina OliverioMay 15, 20260Comments

A small blue and white single-engine airplane flying through a partly cloudy sky.

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Ohio plane crash leaves 2 dead after aircraft hits home

Emergency crews responded to a residential neighborhood in Akron, Ohio, after a small plane slammed into a house and burst into flames on May 14. Authorities said the crash happened shortly before 4 p.m. on Canterbury Circle, south of downtown Akron. The Akron Fire Department confirmed that the two victims were found inside the aircraft.…

ByNina OliverioMay 14, 20260Comments