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Cincinnati crime declines downtown as some neighborhoods see increases

Cincinnati crime has declined in Downtown and Over-the-Rhine in 2026, but some neighborhoods are seeing increases in certain violent-crime categories. Homicides, robberies and aggravated assaults in Downtown and Over-the-Rhine fell nearly 30% compared with 2025, according to Cincinnati crime data reported Oct. 5. The two neighborhoods recorded 164 such crimes in 2025, compared with 115…

ByNina OliverioOctober 6, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati to host major youth soccer championship in 2027

Greater Cincinnati will host the 2027 Major League Soccer (MLS) NEXT Cup presented by Allstate, bringing elite youth soccer teams and thousands of visitors to the region next summer. The tournament is scheduled for June 5–13, 2027, with an estimated $30 million economic impact for Greater Cincinnati. The event is also expected to…

ByNina OliverioOctober 6, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati prepares for four nights of art and light during BLINK 2026

Cincinnati is preparing for BLINK 2026 as artists put the finishing touches on murals, light installations and other artwork ahead of the four-day event. BLINK 2026 begins Thursday, Oct. 8, and runs through Sunday, Oct. 11, bringing large-scale projections, murals, interactive installations and other artwork to Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Artists put finishing touches on…

ByNina OliverioOctober 5, 20260Comments

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Monday is final day to register to vote in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana

The voter registration deadline for the Nov. 3 general election arrives Monday, Oct. 5, for voters in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. Residents who want to vote in the November election must register or update their voter information by their state’s deadline. Ohio voters face Oct. 5 deadline Ohio’s voter registration deadline is Monday, Oct.…

ByNina OliverioOctober 5, 20260Comments

An AI-generated photo of Cincinnati Bengals player Ja'Marr Chase sits on the field while being attended to by medical staff during a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

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Bengals’ Ja’Marr Chase suffers concussion in loss to Jaguars

Cincinnati Bengals star wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase was diagnosed with a concussion during Cincinnati’s 22-17 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. The concussion forced Chase out of the Week 4 matchup after he took a hard hit during the second quarter at Paycor Stadium. Chase caught a short pass from quarterback Joe Burrow before…

ByNina OliverioOctober 5, 20260Comments

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Who Pays for Cincinnati’s Stolen-Gun Problem? Parking Lot Owners.

Say you own a small paid parking lot in Cincinnati, with a pay box and no electrical service. You've never broken into a car, and you have no idea which ones hold guns. Starting Jan. 1, Cincinnati's parking security ordinance makes you pay to stop the people who do. Council passed it 7-2 on Sept. 30.…

ByAdam KoehlerOctober 5, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati unemployment rate falls to 3.6% in August 2026

Cincinnati’s unemployment rate fell to 3.6% in August 2026, according to the latest U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data (BLS) released on Sept. 30. The unemployment rate declined from 3.7% in July and was below the 4.3% rate recorded in August 2025. Rate declines from July The Cincinnati metropolitan area had a civilian labor force…

ByNina OliverioOctober 3, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati urges BLINK visitors to sign up for CincyAlert safety notifications

Cincinnati public safety officials are urging BLINK visitors to sign up for CincyAlert before the four-day festival begins Oct. 8. The city’s emergency alert system, powered by Smart911, can send residents and visitors information about emergencies, severe weather, road closures and other public safety issues. CincyAlert can send updates directly to phones CincyAlert allows users…

ByNina OliverioOctober 3, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati has not started search for permanent police chief

The City of Cincinnati has not started the process of finding a permanent police chief nearly six months after former Chief Teresa Theetge was fired. Vice Mayor Jan-Michele Lemon Kearney said the city administration told her it has not decided whether it will conduct a search for a permanent chief. The decision could depend partly…

ByNina OliverioOctober 2, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati subway tunnels study moves forward as city explores future uses

Cincinnati subway tunnels are the focus of a new feasibility study examining what could be done with the city’s long-abandoned transit infrastructure. The study marks a new step in Cincinnati’s effort to determine whether the tunnels can be reused, redeveloped or adapted for another purpose. Cincinnati subway tunnels draw interest from major firms The city…

ByNina OliverioOctober 2, 20260Comments