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Graphic of the Cincinnati skyline behind a fence with "No ICE Staging" and "Access Restricted" signs, representing the city council restricting ICE on municipal property.

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City council restricts ICE staging on city property in Cincinnati

The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) city property restrictions gain momentum The Cincinnati City Council moved forward Tuesday on broad measures aimed at limiting how ICE city property can be used for federal immigration enforcement. The Youth and Human Services Committee approved three motions that would prohibit the use of city-owned buildings, parks, or other…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 25, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati fire deaths surge 500% in early 2026, chief warns

Cincinnati fire deaths surge sharply in early 2026 The fire deaths have increased 500 percent in the first weeks of 2026, alarming city leaders and safety officials. Cincinnati fire deaths now total multiple fatalities across several residential fires, according to the Cincinnati Fire Department. Fire Chief Frank McKinley delivered the stark warning during a…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 25, 20260Comments

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Spring-like storms expected in Cincinnati as week’s weather turns volatile

Cincinnati weather enters a volatile pattern with spring-like storms this week. Forecast models and local forecasters confirm the arrival of spring-like storms that could bring thunderstorms and severe risks on Thursday. Cincinnati’s weather is on the move with spring-like storms expected through mid-week as a warm air mass climbs into the region, driving temperatures well…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 24, 20260Comments

Handcuffs, an official ICE document, a toy school bus, and a cardboard protest sign reading "End Local ICE Ties, Community Not Cages" arranged in front of the downtown Cincinnati skyline and the John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge.

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Immigration enforcement ties draw protests and scrutiny across Greater Cincinnati

Immigration enforcement ties are under renewed scrutiny across Greater Cincinnati. Six counties in the tri-state region maintain agreements with federal immigration authorities. According to reporting by WVXU , these counties either house detainees for federal agencies or participate in enforcement partnerships. As a result, the arrangements connect local jail systems to federal immigration operations.…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 23, 20260Comments

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Earthquake rattles Highland County early Sunday

A Highland County earthquake struck early Sunday around 5:50 a.m. near Hillsboro, Ohio, the United States Geological Survey reported. The quake registered a magnitude of 2.5 on the Richter scale. It originated about 6.4 kilometers below the surface, according to the USGS. Residents throughout Highland County and its surroundings felt shaking or heard rumbling as…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 23, 20260Comments

Construction site in Greater Cincinnati featuring a wooden sign that reads "Rural Preservation Not Data Centers" and "Zoning Alert: Industrial Expansion."

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Wilmington council approves data center zoning amid heavy community pushback

The recent data center zoning approval marks a major economic shift for Wilmington. Local leaders hope this data center zoning decision brings new jobs to the region. The Wilmington City Council officially passed new data center zoning ordinances on Thursday. Consequently , this data center zoning decision fundamentally changes the landscape of Clinton County. The…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 21, 20260Comments

A wooden judge's gavel symbolizing legal proceedings regarding the In Between Tavern in Cincinnati.

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City, state sue to close In Between Tavern after deadly shootings

In Between Tavern has become a focus of legal action after the city and state filed a lawsuit. The City of Cincinnati and the state of Ohio filed the In Between Tavern lawsuit in the Hamilton County Common Pleas Court on Thursday. The action seeks a court order to close the bar at Third and…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 20, 20260Comments

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Rescued dogs arrive in Cincinnati after multi-state dog-fighting probe

Rescued dogs arrive in Cincinnati following a suspected multi-state dog-fighting investigation. More than 100 dogs linked to a suspected dog-fighting ring are now in the care of Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) Cincinnati. Law enforcement officers transported the animals from South Carolina and Florida after intervening in the suspected operation. Local…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 20, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati pension settlement aims to stabilize city’s retirement system

Cincinnati pension settlement moves forward after months of negotiations. City leaders say the Cincinnati pension settlement will protect retirees and strengthen long-term financial stability. The new agreement represents a major effort to address the long-running challenges facing the City of Cincinnati's retirement system. Officials announced the framework earlier this week, calling it a balanced compromise…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 20, 20260Comments

A dark, heavily damaged sedan stopped on a wet highway with a police vehicle in the background, related to the hit-and-run investigation involving a Cincinnati congressional candidate.

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Cincinnati congressional candidate’s hit‑and‑run case puts campaign under scrutiny

Cincinnati Libertarian candidate John David Hancock faces a hit‑and‑run case after prosecutors say he failed to stop for a seriously injured pedestrian. The hit‑and‑run case has put the campaign of the 31‑year‑old hopeful in the spotlight as he continues his bid for Ohio’s 1st Congressional District seat. Hancock’s indictment on a felony charge stems from…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 19, 20260Comments