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Hamilton Flock cameras policy released after privacy concerns spark debate

The City of Hamilton has published new guidelines governing its automated license plate reader system following public criticism from a local advocacy group. The release came after reporting by Local 12 highlighted concerns from DeFlock Hamilton, which argues the camera network creates privacy risks for residents. The newly released procedures outline how the Hamilton Police…

ByNina OliverioAugust 3, 20260Comments

Utility trucks navigate a muddy residential street filled with debris during flood recovery efforts.

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Cincinnati sewer backups exceed 1,800 following historic flash flooding

Two weeks after historic flash flooding struck Cincinnati and surrounding communities, recovery efforts remain underway. The Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) responds to hundreds of sewer backup cases and evaluates long-term infrastructure needs. The July 17 storm dumped extraordinary amounts of rain across parts of Hamilton County, causing widespread flooding, property damage, and disruptions to transportation…

ByNina OliverioAugust 3, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati nuisance ordinance proposal targets crime-linked businesses

Cincinnati City Council’s Public Safety Committee is set to review legislation that would broaden the city’s chronic nuisance property rules to include commercial establishments. The proposal seeks to address businesses that repeatedly become locations for criminal incidents. Supporters say the measure would help prevent violence before it escalates. The legislation would also shorten enforcement timelines…

ByNina OliverioAugust 3, 20260Comments

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CPS board to revisit tax levy

The Cincinnati Public Schools Board of Education is preparing to revisit its recently approved earned income tax levy just one week after voting to place the measure on the November ballot. The earned income tax levy has sparked criticism from political leaders, community members, and even some board members who argue the proposal moved forward…

ByNina OliverioAugust 3, 20260Comments

South Cumminsville Shooting Crime Scene Investigation

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South Cumminsville Shooting Injures Three on Borden Street; Gunman Sought

A burst of gunfire on Borden Street sent three people to the hospital before sunrise Sunday. It left Cincinnati police searching South Cumminsville for the shooter. Officers responding around 5 a.m. found evidence spanning multiple locations near Elmore and Borden streets. This included shell casings from different firearms. Police established crime scenes outside the Elmore Street…

ByAdam KoehlerAugust 3, 20260Comments

Jackson County Sheriff's vehicle parked outside the George County Courthouse during the investigation into the West Price Hill bomb threats that led to federal charges against a Cincinnati woman.

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West Price Hill Bomb Threats: Cincinnati Woman Charged in Nolan Wells Case

A West Price Hill woman is facing a federal charge after prosecutors say she flooded two Mississippi government offices with nearly 30 bomb and death threats. Michelle Francine Edwards, 41, now sits in the Hamilton County Justice Center while a case built on cell tower data and Cash App records moves toward extradition. The West…

ByAdam KoehlerAugust 2, 20260Comments

Cincinnati Public Schools headquarters ahead of the Aug. 3 board meeting on a proposed CPS levy reversal that could replace the district's earned income tax plan with a property tax measure.

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CPS Levy Reversal Could Reshape the November Ballot

CPS Levy Reversal Could Reshape the November Ballot Cincinnati Public Schools' board could reverse its own income tax levy just one week after approving it. Board members will vote Monday on rescinding the earned income tax levy they approved July 27. Less than a week after approving a first-of-its-kind earned income tax, Cincinnati Public Schools'…

ByAdam KoehlerAugust 1, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati severe weather threat may disrupt weekend events

Residents across Greater Cincinnati face another round of potentially dangerous weather as forecasters warn of heavy rain, thunderstorms, localized flooding, damaging winds, and a possible tornado threat this weekend. The most significant weather is expected Saturday afternoon and evening, with additional rounds of rain and storms possible on Sunday. Officials urge residents to monitor forecasts…

ByNina OliverioAugust 1, 20260Comments

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Pureval drops city tax increase plan

Cincinnati voters will not decide on a city tax increase this November after Mayor Aftab Pureval withdrew his proposal ahead of the ballot filing deadline. The move ended months of debate over whether the city should seek additional revenue through a higher municipal income tax rate. Pureval announced the decision days before the deadline to…

ByNina OliverioJuly 31, 20260Comments

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Skeletal remains found in West Price Hill, investigation underway

Skeletal remains were discovered in a wooded area of West Price Hill, prompting a Cincinnati police investigation. The remains were found off Minion Avenue, and authorities are working to identify the deceased through forensic analysis. The discovery of skeletal remains in Cincinnati’s West Price Hill neighborhood has launched an active investigation by local authorities. Cincinnati…

ByNina OliverioJuly 31, 20260Comments