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Close-up of a person in a suit casting a vote into a ballot box, representing Ohio mail-in ballot deadlines and grace period discussions.

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Ohio governor reluctantly signs bill ending ballot grace period

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine eliminates the ballot grace period citing legal concerns. New legislation requires all mail-in votes to arrive by Election Day. According to various local media reports, DeWine has signed Senate Bill 293 into law. It officially eliminates the state's longstanding ballot grace period for mail-in votes. The legislation, signed on December…

ByNina OliverioDecember 27, 20250Comments

Map showing the road closure on William Howard Taft Road and the designated detour route.

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Traffic alert: Major closures set for William Howard Taft Road and Collins Ave starting Dec. 29

Drivers and residents in the East Walnut Hills and Columbia Parkway areas should prepare for significant traffic disruptions following the holidays. On Friday, the City Government of Cincinnati announced a series of road and sidewalk closures beginning the evening of Monday, December 29, and extending through the afternoon of Sunday, January 4, 2026. The…

ByNina OliverioDecember 26, 20250Comments

Police cruiser lights flashing blue and red behind yellow do not cross tape at night, illustrating a shooting investigation in Cincinnati's West End.

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Suspect arrested following Christmas morning West End shooting

The Cincinnati Police Department (CPD) confirm a man is in custody connected to the West End shooting that injured a mother and two children. The West End shooting occurred early Christmas morning, leaving the community shaken but thankful the victims are stable. Cincinnati police have arrested a man in connection with the gun violence that…

ByNina OliverioDecember 26, 20250Comments

Dense fog covering bare winter trees in Cincinnati, Ohio, during post-Christmas weather conditions.

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What’s the weather in Cincinnati after Christmas?

Residents across the Greater Cincinnati area are waking up to an unusually mild and murky Christmas morning, but meteorologists warn that this unseasonal warmth is the calm before a turbulent shift in the weather pattern. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Wilmington, today’s weather will remain significantly warmer than average, with high temperatures…

ByNina OliverioDecember 25, 20250Comments

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CPD investigates Christmas morning shooting in West End involving mother, her two children

A tragic Christmas morning shooting in the West End in Cincinnati has left a mother and her two young children hospitalized with serious injuries, according to a report by WCPO. According to police reports, a mother and her children, ages 10 and 15, were wounded about 3 a.m. A driver in another vehicle opened fire…

ByNina OliverioDecember 25, 20250Comments

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US economy sees growth in 3rd quarter of 2025 at 4.3%

The American economy continues to defy expectations as new data highlights a period of significant expansion. Recent data reports that the US economy surged during the third quarter despite various global and domestic challenges at 4.3 percent. Resilient spending fuels US economy growth The United States experienced a surprising surge in economic activity during the third…

ByNina OliverioDecember 24, 20250Comments

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Ohio local health officials investigate Legionnaires’ outbreak at Christ Hospital

The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) has launched a formal investigation into a potential Legionnaires’ outbreak at The Christ Hospital in Mt. Auburn. Additional cases were identified in December 2025, ODH said. Officials confirmed that there are patients who recently developed the severe form of pneumonia during their stays at the facility. The Christ…

ByNina OliverioDecember 24, 20250Comments

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New Ohio dog law brings major changes to pet ownership

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine officially signed House Bill 247 into law on Friday, marking a historic shift in how the state handles aggressive animals and owner accountability. Known as "Avery’s Law," the legislation aims to close long-standing loopholes that allowed dangerous animals to remain in neighborhoods after multiple incidents. DeWine finalized the legislative package this…

ByNina OliverioDecember 23, 20250Comments

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Residents demand answers after high-pitched sounds disrupt Cincinnati neighborhoods

Cincinnati residents are reporting a series of mysterious high-pitched sounds that continue to disturb the peace in several historic neighborhoods. Local officials have yet to identify the exact origin of these high-pitched sounds that wake families in the middle of the night. According to reports from the Cincinnati Police Department, dozens of noise complaints…

ByNina OliverioDecember 23, 20250Comments

A person holding a bright green suitcase, representing the deportation and departure of Mauritanian immigrants from Ohio.

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Mauritanian immigrants face rising deportation risks in Ohio

Mauritanian immigrants are facing heightened scrutiny as federal enforcement actions increase across Greater Cincinnati. The village of Lockland has become a focal point for the challenges surrounding Mauritanian immigrants and their legal status. Families across the region are bracing for a wave of removals that could dismantle years of community integration. According to reports from…

ByNina OliverioDecember 23, 20250Comments