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George Floyd protest settlement heads to final Cincinnati vote

The George Floyd protest settlement faces its final hurdle as Cincinnati leaders prepare for a decisive vote. Cincinnati officials say the George Floyd protest settlement represents a significant step toward resolving claims from the 2020 demonstrations. The Cincinnati City Council will vote tomorrow on an $8.1 million class-action agreement, marking a significant step towards resolving…

ByNina OliverioDecember 8, 20250Comments

A white quadcopter drone flying high above a dense city skyline of skyscrapers, representing the Drones as First Responders program in Cincinnati.

Community News

Ohio drones first responders: Cincinnati among early adopters of technology

Ohio is rolling out a first-in-the-nation statewide pilot for drones as first responders. The program helps police, fire, and EMS crews assess emergencies more quickly and safely, improving situational awareness before ground units arrive. What is the Ohio Drones First Responders program? The Drones for First Responders (DFR) pilot, approved under Ohio House Bill…

ByNina OliverioDecember 5, 20250Comments

Rendering of the Duke Energy Convention Center in Cincinnati, host of GrindingHub Americas 2027.

Business News

First US trade fair aims to bring global grinding tech to Cincinnati in 2027

The first U.S. trade fair focused exclusively on grinding technology—GrindingHub Americas—will launch in Cincinnati in 2027. Additionally, organizers say the event adapts the successful GrindingHub Stuttgart model to the American industrial market. GrindingHub Americas opens new doors for U.S. manufacturers Organizers VDW (the German Machine Tool Builders’ Association), Messe Stuttgart and Swissmem…

ByNina OliverioDecember 5, 20250Comments

Community News

Is Cincinnati good for immigrants? A closer look at immigrant life in Cincinnati

Immigrants in Cincinnati continue to shape the city’s growth and diversity. Immigrants in Cincinnati help strengthen the local economy and community every year. The growing presence of immigrants in Cincinnati Immigrants in Cincinnati represent a meaningful share of the city’s population. A 2025 population profile from the Vera Institute of Justice reports that approximately 128,600…

ByNina OliverioDecember 4, 20250Comments

News Tips

Cincinnati residents face lingering snow and icy conditions as cold snap continues

Residents across the Greater Cincinnati area woke up to a winter landscape on Thursday, December 4, as freezing temperatures kept a significant layer of snow firmly in place. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), temperatures are currently hovering around 30°F (-1°C) under largely cloudy skies. While forecasters note there is a chance for light…

ByNina OliverioDecember 4, 20250Comments

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Ohio minimum wage increase set for Jan. 2026 as inflation adjustment takes effect

Ohio minimum wage changes will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026 as the state adjusts rates for inflation. The Ohio minimum wage increase raises pay for both tipped and non-tipped workers under state law. Ohio will implement a new statewide minimum wage on January 1, 2026, marking an inflation-driven adjustment that raises hourly pay for…

ByNina OliverioDecember 3, 20250Comments

Screenshot of the new Cincinnati rental housing website interface, showing a searchable map with red location pins and a list of available apartment rentals.

Community News

Cincinnati rental housing tool launches to expand access for renters

Cincinnati rental housing search expands with the launch of a new city-backed website. The Cincinnati rental housing platform aims to improve access to affordable and available units across the city. The City of Cincinnati has launched a new website designed to make it easier for residents to find available apartments, subsidized units, and affordable housing…

ByNina OliverioDecember 3, 20250Comments

Health News

Over 1.5 million bags of shredded cheese recalled for potential metal contamination

A nationwide recall has been issued for more than 1.5 million bags of shredded cheese. The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) warned that certain products may contain metal fragments. This poses a serious safety hazard that could cause injury if ingested. The recall affects a wide variety of shredded cheeses. These include…

ByNina OliverioDecember 3, 20250Comments

Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper checking a vehicle's tire during a roadside stop, to show their 2025 holiday enforcement blitz.

News Travel

OSHP holiday crackdown: What Ohio drivers need to know for end of 2025

As 2025 draws to a close, the Ohio State Highway Patrol has launched a sweeping end-of-year enforcement blitz designed to curb dangerous driving behaviors, from speeding and impaired driving to distracted driving and failure to use seat belts. The OSHP holiday crackdown, announced earlier this week, represents a coordinated statewide effort involving the OSHP,…

ByNina OliverioDecember 3, 20250Comments

Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval speaking at the podium during his swearing-in ceremony following his 2025 re-election.

News Politics

Date set for Cincinnati mayor Pureval, city council swearing-in ceremony

New term begins early January as leadership returns to office The city of Cincinnati has set the swearing-in ceremony for Mayor Aftab Pureval and all city council members elected in November for Jan. 6, 2026 at the historic Music Hall, according to WLWT. Ceremony details laid out Doors to the event will open…

ByNina OliverioDecember 2, 20250Comments