A Targeted Confrontation in the City's Most Watched Corridor
The Fountain Square shooting suspect, 36-year-old Christopher Shipman, allegedly came downtown Friday night with a specific target.
25-year-old Darius Wheeler, a CityBird employee, was that target. Police say the two men were connected through a woman, and Shipman approached Wheeler as he took out trash near…
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A deadly Fountain Square shooting Friday night has once again pushed downtown Cincinnati crime concerns back into the spotlight.
Cincinnati police say one adult male died after a shooting near the Fountain Square area around 8:30 p.m. Friday.
Officers took one suspect into custody shortly afterward in connection with the Fountain Square shooting. This is…
The Brent Spence corridor project is entering a major construction phase with long-term road closures beginning in Covington this month.
The Brent Spence corridor groundbreaking this week marks the start of years of construction tied to one of the region’s largest infrastructure projects.
State leaders from Kentucky and Ohio officially launched the project Friday during…
The landscape of Cincinnati data privacy is rapidly evolving as consumers face new risks from digital health technologies and commercial data mining.
Local advocates are pushing for stronger Cincinnati data privacy measures to protect personal information in 2026.
As 2026 unfolds, technology brings new conveniences and significant risks to the Midwest. Residents are sharing more…
Sword cane bond proceedings moved forward Thursday in Hamilton County court after a person accused of bringing a concealed weapon into Cincinnati City Hall appeared before a judge.
The bond's conditions now include electronic monitoring, a weapons ban, and restrictions preventing the defendant from entering Cincinnati City Hall and the nearby Centennial building.
The case…
FC Cincinnati development is no longer just about what happens on the field.
The club has become one of the most powerful engines shaping Cincinnati’s urban core, particularly in the West End and Over-the-Rhine corridor surrounding TQL Stadium.
What started as an unlikely lower-division soccer experiment now influences real estate, nightlife, tourism, city branding, and…
Cincinnati’s office sector entered 2026 with mixed results as some commercial real estate indicators improved while others continued to decline.
Multiple first-quarter market reports showed gains in tenant activity, but analysts cautioned that the recovery remains fragile.
Businesses continue to rethink office needs years after the pandemic reshaped workplace habits. As a result, office market…
Consumer habits drive the latest Cincinnati retail trends across our neighborhoods.
These Cincinnati retail trends reflect a growing preference for independent storefronts over enclosed shopping centers.
Cincinnati retail trends reveal a changing market
The commercial landscape looks completely different this year. Shoppers now prefer vibrant neighborhood streets over massive indoor complexes. This shift defines the…
Police arrested a woman after officers found a weapon hidden inside a cane during a Cincinnati City Council meeting on May 6.
The incident unfolded during the public comment portion of the session, where residents routinely address city leaders.
According to reporting by WLWT, the woman brought a concealed blade into the building without detection.…
Cincinnati leaders are rolling out a summer crime plan aimed at reducing seasonal violence.
The summer crime plan focuses on youth programs and updated policing strategies across the city.
Cincinnati officials announced a coordinated effort to curb crime during the summer months, when incidents historically rise. City leaders said the plan combines expanded youth programming…


