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3 hospitalized after shooting outside Over-the‑Rhine Bar, neighbors demand action

Three people were shot and hospitalized early Sunday morning, November 23, in the Over-the-Rhine (OTR) neighborhood near the bar Privee on Elm, police said. The Over-the-Rhine shooting highlights ongoing concerns. WCPO reported that, according to the Cincinnati Police Department (CPD), officers responded just before 1:30 a.m. to a ShotSpotter alert in the 1900 block of…

ByNina OliverioNovember 24, 20250Comments

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Law-enforcement officials report gains in coordinated effort to tackle downtown Cincinnati crime

Law enforcement leaders from the city of Cincinnati, Hamilton County, and the State of Ohio say a renewed and more structured partnership is showing early progress. This progress is in reducing crime in the downtown area, contributing to downtown Cincinnati crime reduction. In a recent press briefing, the officials said that overall crime…

ByNina OliverioNovember 21, 20250Comments

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Cincinnati Public Schools to open ‘safe sleep lot’ for students experiencing homelessness

In response to a growing number of students without stable housing, Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) will open a “Safe Sleep Lot” in March 2026. This will allow families to sleep in their vehicles on school property while they wait for a more permanent shelter. It is a significant effort by Cincinnati Public Schools. The…

ByNina OliverioNovember 21, 20250Comments

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Ohio bill seeks to drop Hep  B from preschool vaccine requirements, strengthen exemptions

Ohio’s immunization laws could undergo a significant shift. This change would occur if House Bill 561, commonly referred to as the Ohio Hepatitis B exemption (Hep B exemption) bill, also known as the Parental Clarity on Health Options and Information on Conscientious Exemptions (C.H.O.I.C.E.) The Act advances through the legislature. The bill proposes a…

ByNina OliverioNovember 20, 20250Comments

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Lead Pipe Scandal in Cincinnati Exposes Systemic Oversight Failures

Cincinnati’s effort to replace dangerous residential lead service lines has been marred by employee misconduct, financial loss, and glaring management failures. While some workers have been reprimanded or dismissed, the larger scandal lies in the city’s lack of oversight — a pattern that repeats across departments and contracts. The Cincinnati lead pipe scandal goes beyond…

ByTodd ZinserNovember 20, 20250Comments

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Romanian citizen jailed for ATM-skimming fraud in Cincinnati

A federal court in Cincinnati sentenced a Romanian citizen on Tuesday for running an ATM-skimming scheme in the region. This case highlights the ongoing risks associated with ATM skimming fraud. The U.S. Department of Justice says in a news release that Danut Valentin Urseiu, 32, received a prison term of 12 months and one…

ByNina OliverioNovember 19, 20250Comments

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Allegiant Air Pilots Picket at CVG Over Contract Stall

Allegiant Air pilots held an informational picket at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) on Tuesday morning, demanding a fair contract. Pilots say stalled negotiations and continued management concessions forced them to protest publicly after over two years of mediation talks. The protest, organized by Teamsters Local 2118, came at 10 a.m. local time and is…

ByNina OliverioNovember 18, 20250Comments

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Ohio Secures Major Victory Against Foreign Election Influence Ahead of 2026 Ballot Fights

Ohio has officially won its nearly two-year legal battle to block foreign election influence in statewide ballot-issue campaigns. On Friday, Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced that the final lawsuit challenging the state’s ban on foreign-funded contributions has ended — leaving the law fully intact ahead of what is likely to be the most ballot-heavy…

ByAdam KoehlerNovember 15, 20250Comments

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As Cincinnati Pushes for 40,000 New Homes, Short-Term Rental Rules Remain Largely Untouched

A day after winning reelection, Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval delivered his State of the City address Thursday night, outlining an ambitious agenda centered on housing, infrastructure, public safety, and financial stability. But while he spoke at length about the city’s urgent need for more affordable housing, one issue remained noticeably absent from the conversation: the…

ByAdam KoehlerNovember 14, 20250Comments

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Cincinnati Mayoral Debate: Cory Bowman and Aftab Pureval Trade Blows Over Crime, Housing, and City Spending

Republican challenger Cory Bowman and Democratic incumbent Mayor Aftab Pureval faced off Wednesday night in a tense Local 12 broadcast that highlighted deep divisions over crime, housing, and the city’s handling of infrastructure funds. The half-hour debate, hosted live on Local 12, gave voters their clearest look yet at how the two men…

ByAdam KoehlerOctober 16, 20250Comments

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3 hospitalized after shooting outside Over-the‑Rhine Bar, neighbors demand action

Law-enforcement officials report gains in coordinated effort to tackle downtown Cincinnati crime

Cincinnati Public Schools to open ‘safe sleep lot’ for students experiencing homelessness

Ohio bill seeks to drop Hep  B from preschool vaccine requirements, strengthen exemptions

Lead Pipe Scandal in Cincinnati Exposes Systemic Oversight Failures

Romanian citizen jailed for ATM-skimming fraud in Cincinnati

Allegiant Air Pilots Picket at CVG Over Contract Stall

Ohio Secures Major Victory Against Foreign Election Influence Ahead of 2026 Ballot Fights

As Cincinnati Pushes for 40,000 New Homes, Short-Term Rental Rules Remain Largely Untouched

Cincinnati Mayoral Debate: Cory Bowman and Aftab Pureval Trade Blows Over Crime, Housing, and City Spending

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