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Ohio primary race heats up for state Supreme Court seat

The contest features four candidates with judicial experience, reflecting a competitive and closely watched Republican primary. Judges Andrew King, Jill Flagg Lanzinger, and Ronald Lewis are all serving on Ohio appellate courts, while Colleen O’Donnell brings experience as a former common pleas and immigration judge. According to the State News Bureau, the absence of a…

ByNina OliverioMay 4, 20260Comments

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CPS Safe Sleep Lot: Are Cincinnati Public Schools Doing Too Much?

Cincinnati Public Schools just opened a new CPS Safe Sleep Lot for homeless families — the first of its kind in Ohio. At the same time, teachers joined May Day protests tied to national politics. For local taxpayers, this overlap raises a blunt question: Are Cincinnati Public Schools doing too much? When Schools Become…

ByAdam KoehlerMay 2, 20260Comments

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Amy Acton addresses affordability concerns at Cincinnati roundtable

Residents in Cincinnati gathered in Bond Hill for a focused discussion on economic strain as part of Acton’s campaign outreach ahead of the 2026 Ohio governor’s race. The roundtable included a mix of local voices, from working parents to small business owners and students. Participants described how inflation and stagnant wages have made it harder…

ByNina OliverioApril 30, 20260Comments

Split image of a political rally podium microphone and a "Putsch for Ohio Grassroots Voice" campaign sign during the Ohio GOP primary.

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Ohio GOP primary challenges emerge for Ramaswamy before fall campaign

Vivek Ramaswamy entered the Ohio GOP primary as a frontrunner with strong financial backing and national visibility. According to Associated Press, his campaign benefits from early fundraising strength and support from prominent Republican figures. He has also positioned himself as a policy-driven candidate focused on economic and education reforms. Despite these advantages, the primary is…

ByNina OliverioApril 27, 20260Comments

Cole Tomas Allen, 31-year-old suspect in the 2026 Trump assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, shown in custody after being apprehended by Secret Service at the Washington Hilton.

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Trump Assassination Attempt at White House Correspondents’ Dinner: Full Details on the Latest Trump Shooting Incident

President Donald Trump was swiftly evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) dinner on Saturday night. This happened following a Trump assassination attempt. A gunman opened fire near a security checkpoint at the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C. This prompted fears of another Trump assassination attempt. No fatalities occurred, and the president emerged unharmed.…

ByAdam KoehlerApril 26, 20260Comments

Cincinnati police chief firing shows tension between city manager and police leadership

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Cincinnati Police Chief Firing: Accountability or Cover?

Cincinnati police chief firing: what the letter says vs. what it leaves out The official case against Teresa Theetge is laid out clearly. Sheryl Long said the chief failed to fully implement the Summer Safety Plan. This failure was despite repeated directions to increase patrols in the downtown core of Cincinnati. In light of Cincinnati…

ByAdam KoehlerApril 24, 20260Comments

Alt Text: 3D illustration for a news article about the Ohio governor race, featuring a massive stack of $25,000,000 cash on a framed topographic map of Ohio, representing Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign funding. A deep shadow is cast over the Cincinnati area.

Politics

Ramaswamy funding reshapes Ohio governor race with $25M personal investment

The Ohio gubernatorial contest has taken a major turn after Vivek Ramaswamy invested $25 million of his own money into his campaign. The move has rapidly expanded his campaign’s financial resources compared to competitors. According to reporting by Fox News, the Trump-endorsed candidate now holds roughly $30 million in cash on hand. Ramaswamy funding has…

ByNina OliverioApril 21, 20260Comments

Woman in her 30s carrying a box of belongings outside Cincinnati City Hall after a job loss

Politics

Cincinnati Budget Deficit Could Shift Cuts Away From Police and Into City Services

Cincinnati's budget is becoming a services fight Cincinnati’s budget is forcing a decision that city leaders have not clearly said out loud. With a $29.5 million gap and resistance to both police cuts and new taxes, something else in the city budget is going to shrink. In fact, the budget itself is becoming the core…

ByAdam KoehlerApril 14, 20260Comments

Politics

Who Really Runs Cincinnati? Inside the Power Behind City Hall Decisions

Cincinnati has a mayor. It has a city council. It has a city manager. But if you are trying to understand how decisions actually get made, those titles only get you part of the way there. Because in practice, Cincinnati is not run by a single office. A system shapes it. Who Runs Cincinnati on Paper…

ByAdam KoehlerApril 11, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge Still on Paid Leave. Will City Charter Block Firing?

Nearly six months after being placed on paid leave following a series of high-profile downtown incidents, Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge remains in limbo. She met with City Manager Sheryl Long in a closed-door hearing as the city weighs its next move. But whether she returns or is removed may come down to more than…

ByAdam KoehlerApril 11, 20260Comments