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Cincinnati Zoo CEO outlines future plans with new giraffe exhibit, animal habitats

The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is preparing for another round of improvements. New CEO Dave Jenike outlines plans for future exhibits and conservation projects. The longtime zoo executive said the institution will continue investing in animal habitats, guest experiences, and wildlife conservation following the completion of a $254 million transformation initiative. Jenike officially became…

ByNina OliverioAugust 10, 20260Comments

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Suspect assault conviction raises questions in William Evans murder case

The criminal history of one of the defendants charged in the death of 7-year-old William Evans has become a major focus as investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the case. New information reported by Local 12 shows that Kirby Rankin, one of three people charged in the boy’s death, was convicted of assault and…

ByNina OliverioAugust 10, 20260Comments

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Aunt Starts Fundraiser to Bury 7-Year-Old Oakley Boy

The William Evans Oakley death moved through a Hamilton County courtroom fast this week Three arrests and $1.1 million bonds came within 24 hours. Two days later, his aunt started a fundraiser for his memorial. William's aunt, Alli Ruth Taylor, started the William Evans GoFundMe two days after he died. She started it to raise…

ByCincinnati ExchangeAugust 9, 20260Comments

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Greater Cincinnati data breach impacts 3.8 million people nationwide

A Cincinnati-area healthcare software provider is under scrutiny after disclosing a cybersecurity incident that may have compromised the personal and medical records of millions of Americans. Unlimited Technology Systems (UTS), also known as Unlimited Systems, reported that unauthorized access to its systems occurred in October 2025. The company provides software and revenue cycle management services…

ByNina OliverioAugust 8, 20260Comments

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Oakley boy case: Three women charged after boy found dead in closet

Authorities identified the victim as William Evans, a 7-year-old boy who lived in an apartment on Madison Road in Oakley. Prosecutors charged his mother, Kaitlin Evans, 38, along with Nessa Keaney, 23, and Kirby Rankin, 33. All three women entered not guilty pleas during their arraignments before Judge Rodney Harris. According to testimony presented in…

ByNina OliverioAugust 8, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati police say death of child in Oakley leads to murder charges against three adults

The death of a 7-year-old boy in Cincinnati’s Oakley neighborhood has resulted in murder charges against three adults, according to Cincinnati police. Investigators responded to a home in the 2800 block of Madison Road around 1:30 p.m. Thursday after receiving a report that led officers to the child. Police quickly classified the case as a…

ByNina OliverioAugust 7, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati faces heavy rain from slow-moving weekend storms

Cincinnati residents should prepare for several days of wet weather as a slow-moving weather system lingers across the Ohio Valley. Forecasters say the greatest concern is heavy rainfall rather than widespread severe weather. Multiple weather outlets reported that showers and thunderstorms could repeatedly move over the same locations, leading to flooding concerns in low-lying and…

ByNina OliverioAugust 7, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Open begins this weekend in Mason

The Cincinnati Open remains one of the most important tournaments before the U.S. Open. Tournament officials expect thousands of fans to attend the expanded event at the Lindner Family Tennis Center. The tournament serves as a critical stop in the hard-court season and often provides insight into which players may contend for a Grand Slam…

ByNina OliverioAugust 7, 20260Comments

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HHS decertification for non-profit begins amid organ donation safety concerns

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has started the process of decertifying Network for Hope, a nonprofit organ procurement organization that operates in Kentucky and serves parts of Ohio, including through its Cincinnati office. The move follows a series of federal investigations that identified what HHS described as significant patient safety concerns. …

ByNina OliverioAugust 6, 20260Comments

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Hamilton County Property Tax Bill Could Jump $930 This Fall

Hamilton County commissioners approved a larger children's services levy one week after Cincinnati Public Schools placed a new 7-mill property tax on the ballot. Homeowners inside the CPS district could pay about $366 annually per $100,000 of property value under both measures if both pass. Not every Hamilton County property owner faces both levies. That…