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Water rescue search underway at VOA MetroPark

Water rescue efforts are ongoing at VOA MetroPark. Water rescue crews are actively searching a pond after reports of a potential person in the water. Search continues at VOA MetroPark water rescue site Emergency crews continued a water rescue operation in the early morning hours at VOA MetroPark. Authorities responded to reports that someone…

ByNina OliverioDecember 17, 20250Comments

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U.S. unemployment rate rises as job market shows lingering weakness

The U.S. unemployment rate rose to its highest level in years in November 2025, highlighting persistent strains in the American jobs market. The U.S. unemployment rate climbed to 4.6 percent even as employers added jobs last month, showing a labor market that remains slow and uneven. Despite modest gains in payrolls, recent government data suggests…

ByNina OliverioDecember 16, 20250Comments

Photo represents a Hamilton County EMA staff member wearing a headset and monitoring screens at the emergency operations center Springdale.

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Hamilton County EMA facility opens with new $16 million 911 dispatch center

Hamilton County officials are preparing to fully open a new $16 million Emergency Management Agency (EMA) facility. It will also serve as the county’s primary 911 dispatch center, according to a report by WCPO. The newly constructed facility, located in Springdale, is expected to be fully operational by the end of the month. Although the…

ByNina OliverioDecember 16, 20250Comments

Person that shows bundling up in a heavy winter coat with a fur hood during freezing snowy weather in Cincinnati.

Community News

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…

ByNina OliverioDecember 15, 20250Comments

Construction worker using a jackhammer on damaged pavement, representing Cincinnati street repair funds projects.

Community News

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…

ByNina OliverioDecember 15, 20250Comments

Stock image to represent a snow-covered street at night with streetlights and car light trails during a cold weather advisory in Cincinnati.

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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…

ByNina OliverioDecember 15, 20250Comments

Red snow shovel stuck in a pile of deep, fresh snow with snow-covered evergreen trees in the background.

News Season Tips

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…

ByNina OliverioDecember 12, 20250Comments

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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…

ByNina OliverioDecember 12, 20250Comments

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Community News

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…

ByNina OliverioDecember 11, 20250Comments

Snow-covered pine branches against a cloudy sky illustrating the Cincinnati winter weather forecast.

News Season

Cincinnati winter weather brings snow and travel hazards through Friday

A powerful winter weather system has moved into the Greater Cincinnati area on Thursday. This has been bringing snow and frigid temperatures that are expected to impact travel and daily life through the night and into Friday morning as Cincinnati winter weather proves challenging. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 7 p.m.…

ByNina OliverioDecember 11, 20250Comments