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erson wearing black gloves using a tool to pick a car door lock.

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Where are vehicle thefts concentrated in Cincinnati?

Vehicle thefts remain a significant property-crime issue in Cincinnati, but police data show that the problem is not evenly distributed across the city. Cincinnati recorded 2,053 auto thefts in 2025, about 600 fewer than the previous year, according to Cincinnati Police Department data. The city also recorded 2,953 thefts from automobiles in 2025, according to…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 29, 20260Comments

Exterior view of a multi-story, brick Cincinnati Public Schools building with a flagpole, seen from the street intersection.

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CPS faces projected $44.5M deficit and must submit financial recovery plan

The Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) must submit a financial recovery plan to the state after officials projected a $44.5 million deficit by fiscal year 2029 without new revenue. The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce notified CPS in two letters dated Sept. 2 that the district is in a precautionary financial state because of a…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 29, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati advances stricter parking lot security rules amid car break-ins, gun thefts

The Cincinnati City Council is advancing new parking lot security requirements as city officials respond to vehicle break-ins and firearms stolen from cars. The Budget, Finance and Governance Committee voted Monday, Sept. 28, to advance an ordinance establishing tougher safety standards for public surface parking lots and parking garages. The Council is expected to consider…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 28, 20260Comments

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Walmart expanding Greater Cincinnati operations with $300 million fulfillment center

Walmart plans to invest more than $300 million in a new fulfillment center in Turtlecreek Township, creating more than 300 jobs in Warren County. The Walmart fulfillment center will be located at 760 Encore Drive and will handle larger, non-sortable merchandise, including televisions, furniture and other oversized items. The project was announced Sept. 28 by…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 28, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati-area colleges see mixed results in 2027 U.S. News rankings

The latest U.S. News college rankings show mixed results for Cincinnati-area universities, with the University of Cincinnati falling in the national rankings while Northern Kentucky University moved up. UC tied for No. 179 among National Universities in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. That was 21 spots lower than its position…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 28, 20260Comments

Male suspect holding a firearm on a stairwell, from Cincinnati police regarding the Talbert House shooting.

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Cincinnati police identify man killed in Talbert House shooting

Cincinnati police identified the man killed during an officer-involved shooting at Talbert House in the University Heights neighborhood. Cortez Bailey, 33, died after police said he fired multiple shots inside the facility on Central Parkway Friday night. Police said Bailey was a resident at the Talbert House Parkway Center, where he had lived since May. …

ByNina OliverioSeptember 28, 20260Comments

Bengals special teams helmet on the field at Acrisure Stadium after Cincinnati’s loss to Pittsburgh

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Bengals Special Teams Gave Pittsburgh 10 Points, and Ruined My Week

The Bengals gave Pittsburgh 10 points on two special teams plays Sunday and lost by three. Joe Burrow started 14-for-14, the offense scored 27, and the parts that had looked fixed broke again. Bengals special teams gave Pittsburgh a first down on one punt and the ball at the Cincinnati 14 on another. Zac Taylor…

ByRob KantnerSeptember 28, 20260Comments

Cincinnati rushing attack featured custom black Bearcats helmets during the 31-26 win over Kansas State at Nippert Stadium.

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Cincinnati Rushing Attack Runs Over Kansas State 31-26 as Bearcats Start 4-0

Kansas State arrived at Nippert having allowed 288 rushing yards all season, and Cincinnati ran for 271 Saturday. The Bearcats are 4-0 for the first time since 2021, and I still don't trust the first halves. The Cincinnati rushing attack handled the memorable part: 271 yards on 38 carries against the nation's No. 2 total…

ByRob KantnerSeptember 27, 20260Comments

Cincinnati ALPR System Monitors Vehicles on City Roads

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Eight Companies Bid on Cincinnati’s License Plate Readers

Cincinnati set aside $360,000 to replace and expand its police license plate readers. Eight companies bid for the work, and public records don't show who they are or which three ranked highest. A Jan. 22 memo from City Manager Sheryl Long describes the Cincinnati ALPR procurement in two sentences. "Evaluation committee scores submitted and corresponding…

ByAdam KoehlerSeptember 26, 20260Comments

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Ohio lawmakers set Sept. 30 vote on 90-day gas tax holiday

Ohio lawmakers will return to Columbus Sept. 30 to consider a 90-day suspension of the state’s gasoline and diesel taxes as fuel prices remain elevated. The proposed gas tax holiday would temporarily eliminate Ohio’s 38.5-cent-per-gallon gasoline tax and 47-cent-per-gallon diesel tax. The measure comes just weeks before the Nov. 3 election and after both major-party…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 26, 20260Comments