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Cold weather concerns grow as warming shelters open in Cincinnati

Cold weather concerns continue to rise in Cincinnati as temperatures plunge and dangerous wind chills grip the region. Cold weather concerns are most urgent for people experiencing homelessness, seniors, and families struggling to heat their homes. City officials warn that prolonged exposure to extreme cold can become life-threatening within hours. Emergency responders see an increase…

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Why do street repair funds remain unspent as Cincinnati roads deteriorate?

Cincinnati’s street repair budget remains a point of contention as residents continue to dodge potholes, cracked pavement, and unsafe road conditions.  While the city has allocated millions toward infrastructure, a combination of inflation, staffing shortages, and procedural delays has slowed the visible pace of major resurfacing. The gap between approved budgets and completed roads…

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Cold weather advisories prompt school closings and delays across Cincinnati on Dec. 15

Cold weather advisories remain in effect across Greater Cincinnati as a powerful winter blast grips the region on December 15, 2025. Cold weather advisories have triggered widespread school closings, delayed start times, and safety warnings for families and commuters. The winter system delivered dangerously low wind chills overnight, prompting cold weather advisories, emergency alerts, and…

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Cincinnati weather update brings snow and cold through the weekend

Cincinnati weather update shows snow and bitter cold moving into the region this week.  The Cincinnati weather update will impact travel and plans through the weekend with accumulating snow and low temperatures. Cincinnati weather update: snow expected late week The Cincinnati weather update from the National Weather Service shows mostly cloudy skies early this…

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Hamilton County approves Paycor Stadium funding for major upgrades

Hamilton County commissioners now approve Paycor Stadium funding. Paycor Stadium funding aims to modernize the Bengals' facilities and benefit regional events. Hamilton County commissioners have officially approved more than $200 million in Paycor Stadium funding. This will begin a new phase of comprehensive upgrades at the home of the Cincinnati Bengals. The decision follows a broader…

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What to know about Cincinnati’s 2025 public safety overhaul: curfews, funding, and lawsuits

Cincinnati public safety remains at the forefront of local government debate as the city implements policy changes, expanded funding and curfew revisions to address community concerns.  Cincinnati public safety reforms have triggered a mix of responses from residents, council members and advocacy groups as officials work to balance enforcement, prevention and civil liberties in…

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Cincinnati settlement approved in $8.1M deal with 2020 protesters

Cincinnati settlement moves forward as city leaders approve an $8.1 million agreement with protesters arrested during the 2020 demonstrations. The Cincinnati settlement highlights a major legal conclusion to one of the city’s most scrutinized civil rights cases in recent years. City officials approved the settlement after months of negotiations with lawyers representing 479 people arrested…

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Will Hamilton County fund a wrongful conviction unit? Dec. 18 vote decides

The proposal for a conviction integrity unit is gaining momentum in Hamilton County. Local leaders say the unit could reshape how the county handles wrongful conviction claims. Hamilton County’s proposed conviction integrity unit (CIU) has become one of the most closely watched criminal-justice developments of the year, as Prosecutor Connie Pillich pushes for a dedicated…

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