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Spectrum worker shooting leaves employee critically injured during Cincinnati robbery

A Spectrum employee remains hospitalized after a robbery turned violent in Cincinnati early Thursday morning. Police said the worker suffered a gunshot wound to the neck while performing his duties near Reading Road. The shooting occurred shortly after 5 a.m. on North Fred Shuttlesworth Circle in the city’s Avondale area. Authorities described the victim’s injuries…

ByNina OliverioJuly 31, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati music festival continues to drive tourism, economic growth in the region

The Cincinnati Music Festival generated strong tourism activity across the region in 2026, with local hotels reaching an 89 percent occupancy rate during the festival weekend, according to Visit Cincy. The annual event, held at Paycor Stadium, attracted tens of thousands of visitors and delivered a significant boost to the local economy. Tourism officials and…

ByNina OliverioJuly 31, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati bed bugs rank among nation’s highest as Hamilton County reports 19 complaints

Residents across Hamilton County continue to report infestations in homes, apartments, hotels, and other properties. County health officials say the number of documented complaints likely represents only a fraction of actual cases because many residents contact private exterminators rather than local agencies. According to local reports, Hamilton County has logged 19 bedbug complaints in 2026.…

ByNina OliverioJuly 30, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati employment rate improves as metro unemployment falls to 3.1%

The Cincinnati employment rate showed continued stability in May 2026 as the region’s unemployment rate held at 3.1 percent, according to the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Cincinnati metro area added jobs in several sectors while maintaining one of the stronger labor markets in Ohio. Economic data indicates that employers…

ByNina OliverioJuly 30, 20260Comments

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Fire at Farmer Music Center construction site causes $50,000 in damage

A fire at the construction site of Cincinnati’s new Farmer Music Center prompted a response from multiple fire departments on July 29. The fire broke out shortly after 2 p.m. at the venue under construction on Kellogg Road in Anderson Township. Firefighters contained the blaze and prevented it from spreading to other parts of the…

ByNina OliverioJuly 30, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati mini golf course approved for The Banks, opening targeted by November

The Cincinnati Park Board voted Wednesday to approve plans for a new mini golf course at The Banks, advancing a project city leaders hope will add another family-friendly attraction to Cincinnati’s riverfront district. The development, known as Cincinnati Legends Putt House at Freedom Park, is expected to occupy a vacant lot near Freedom Way and…

ByNina OliverioJuly 29, 20260Comments

Shemar Stewart Injury: Close-Up of Football Player Being Carted Off Training Camp Field

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The Shemar Stewart Injury Casts a Shadow Over Bengals Camp

Shemar Stewart left the practice field on a cart Wednesday after hyperextending his left knee. The Bengals' 2025 first-round pick couldn't put weight on the leg and needed help off the field. The Shemar Stewart injury raises fresh questions about a Bengals defensive front already thin on proven pass rushers. It happened on just the…

ByRob KantnerJuly 29, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Bengals open dramatic training camp under heavy pressure to succeed

Cincinnati sports fans are focusing all their attention down on the riverfront as the team starts a dramatic training camp. Local leadership expects this dramatic training camp to set a physical tone that will define their entire regular season trajectory. Fresh defensive faces arrive The franchise spent unprecedented amounts of money during the winter months…

ByNina OliverioJuly 29, 20260Comments

Nighttime view of orange traffic barrels lining Elm Street near Paycor Stadium during a downtown traffic pattern change.

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Downtown traffic change makes Elm Street two-way near Paycor Stadium

The City of Cincinnati and transportation officials implemented the change overnight on July 29 to improve access to downtown destinations and reduce congestion caused by long-term detours associated with the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor project. The modification affects a key stretch of roadway near Paycor Stadium and The Banks entertainment district. Officials expect the change…

ByNina OliverioJuly 29, 20260Comments

Two utility workers in high-visibility safety jackets servicing an open manhole on a flooded city street.

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Metropolitan Sewer District flood damage could push costs beyond budget

Cincinnati officials are assessing the financial impact of historic flooding that damaged homes, businesses, roads, and sewer infrastructure across the city. The Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) of Greater Cincinnati has already received thousands of reports related to sewer backups and flooding following the storms that struck the region in mid-July. Local leaders say the scale…

ByNina OliverioJuly 29, 20260Comments