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Counterfeit watches seized in Cincinnati after CBP intercepts bogus luxury shipment

The counterfeit watches were intercepted by officers from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection during a parcel inspection at the Cincinnati port of entry. Federal officers recently intercepted a shipment containing fake designer watches, preventing counterfeit luxury products from reaching the American market. The package, which originated in Colombia, was flagged during routine screening and…

ByNina OliverioMarch 12, 20260Comments

A magnifying glass examines a stack of money labeled "Cincinnati City Manager Salary: $329,241" against the backdrop of the Cincinnati skyline and the John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge.

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Cincinnati city manager salary draws scrutiny as pay reaches $329K

The Cincinnati city manager salary has come under renewed public scrutiny after city records confirmed the top administrative position earns more than $329,000 annually. The debate follows the recent performance review of Cincinnati’s top executive administrator, a role responsible for overseeing daily city operations, managing thousands of employees, and implementing policies approved by elected officials. …

ByNina OliverioMarch 12, 20260Comments

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Tornado watch issued for Cincinnati-area counties as severe storms move through region

Tornado watch alerts Greater Cincinnati as a strong storm system approaches. The conditions could bring damaging winds, hail, and isolated tornadoes to the region. A tornado watch has been issued for several counties across the Greater Cincinnati region as a powerful storm system moves across the Midwest. Meteorologists warn that atmospheric conditions Wednesday favor severe…

ByNina OliverioMarch 11, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati youth jobs shortage highlights high demand for teen summer work

Cincinnati youth jobs are in high demand as thousands of teens apply for limited summer employment opportunities across the city. Moreover, the youth jobs programs in Cincinnati, including the city’s Youth to Work initiative, cannot meet the growing demand from local teenagers seeking seasonal employment. Demand for teen summer jobs in Cincinnati has surged in…

ByNina OliverioMarch 11, 20260Comments

A brass balance scale weighs stacks of cash labeled "$2 MILLION+ FRAUD PROCEEDS" against smartphones displaying dating apps and playing cards with hearts. The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio seal and the Cincinnati skyline are visible in the background.

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Cincinnati romance scam: Man sentenced to prison in $2M laundering scheme

The Cincinnati romance scam case ended with a federal prison sentence for a local man involved in laundering millions from online fraud victims. The romance scam targeted vulnerable people across the United States, many of whom lost life savings after being manipulated through online relationships. A federal judge has sentenced Richard Opoku Agyemang, 41, of…

ByNina OliverioMarch 11, 20260Comments

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Historic gas price surge hits Cincinnati, Dayton, and Springfield drivers

The sudden gas price surge across Ohio is breaking national records this week. Drivers face unprecedented challenges as a historic gas price surge hits local pumps. Southwestern Ohio is now the epicenter of a massive fuel cost spike. From March 2 to March 9, local communities experienced dramatic cost increases at the pump. This…

ByNina OliverioMarch 10, 20260Comments

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Affordable housing shortage keeps Cincinnati families in shelters longer

Affordable housing shortage continues to push more families in Cincinnati into shelters as rents rise and housing supply falls. The affordable housing shortage is also forcing many families to remain in emergency shelters longer than housing providers once expected. Local housing advocates say the crisis is becoming more visible across Hamilton County as more families…

ByNina OliverioMarch 10, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati government restructuring aims to accelerate economic development and streamline city operations

Cincinnati restructuring plans are moving forward as city leaders consider a sweeping overhaul of how the local government manages economic development and growth. City leaders say the changes could reshape how development projects move through City Hall. Officials believe the overhaul, part of the Cincinnati restructuring efforts, could simplify approvals, improve coordination among agencies, and…

ByNina OliverioMarch 10, 20260Comments

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Trump’s Cincinnati visit highlights plan to lower prescription drug prices

President Donald Trump is scheduled to travel to the Greater Cincinnati area on Wednesday, March 11. This trip is part of a White House effort to highlight policies focused on reducing prescription drug costs for American patients. According to multiple media reports, the president will visit a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. He will also speak about…

ByNina OliverioMarch 9, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati budget deficit prompts calls for cuts and revenue changes

Cincinnati's budget deficit is projected at $29.5 million in the next fiscal cycle. This resulted in city officials weighing cuts, revenue options, and community input as they prepare for a tight budget year. City officials say the next fiscal year’s projected shortfall — roughly $29.5 million — could force department cuts of about 5 percent. This deficit is…

ByNina OliverioMarch 9, 20260Comments