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Cincinnati’s Western Hills Viaduct ramp reopens after shooting investigation

The Western Hills Viaduct ramp in Cincinnati reopened Tuesday morning after a shooting investigation temporarily closed the upper deck near northbound Interstate 75. Cincinnati police said the incident began around 3:40 a.m. on October 13, when a 911 caller reported a shooting in the 4600 block of Guerley Road in West Price Hill. Cincinnati police…

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UC students attacked and robbed near Short Vine; four juveniles charged

Three University of Cincinnati students were attacked and robbed near campus last week, with four juveniles now facing aggravated robbery charges, Cincinnati police said. This was one of several recent incidents of UC students attacked near campus. The incident happened around 8 p.m. Sept. 30 near the Wingstop on Short Vine Street in Corryville,…

ByNina OliverioOctober 6, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati crime declines downtown as some neighborhoods see increases

Cincinnati crime has declined in Downtown and Over-the-Rhine in 2026, but some neighborhoods are seeing increases in certain violent-crime categories. Homicides, robberies and aggravated assaults in Downtown and Over-the-Rhine fell nearly 30% compared with 2025, according to Cincinnati crime data reported Oct. 5. The two neighborhoods recorded 164 such crimes in 2025, compared with 115…

ByNina OliverioOctober 6, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati advances stricter parking lot security rules amid car break-ins, gun thefts

The Cincinnati City Council is advancing new parking lot security requirements as city officials respond to vehicle break-ins and firearms stolen from cars. The Budget, Finance and Governance Committee voted Monday, Sept. 28, to advance an ordinance establishing tougher safety standards for public surface parking lots and parking garages. The Council is expected to consider…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 28, 20260Comments

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17-year-old charged after deadly shooting near UC medical center

A 17-year-old is facing murder and felonious assault charges in connection with a shooting near the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, according to the latest police investigation. The shooting happened around 5 p.m. on Sept. 1 in the 100 block of East Shields Street in Corryville. On that day, Cincinnati police responded to reports of…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 12, 20260Comments

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Former Northern Kentucky bank manager admits stealing $335k from customers

Former Northern Kentucky bank manager has pleaded guilty in a bank fraud case involving about $335,000 taken from customer accounts. The bank fraud case involves more than 20 customer accounts, including accounts held by two Northern Kentucky nonprofit organizations where France volunteered. Reagan France, a former bank manager has admitted stealing approximately $335,000 from customers…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 11, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati father charged after 24-day-old daughter dies from injuries

The Cincinnati police are investigating the death of a 24-day-old baby girl who died from injuries at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. The infant’s death led police to arrest the baby’s father, Christopher Evans, 34, who faces murder, felonious assault and child endangerment charges. Police said officers responded Saturday, Sept. 5, to the 6000 block of Red…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 11, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Council seeks answers on surveillance while nuisance proposal faces pushback

Cincinnati surveillance oversight targets city technology This is after the Cincinnati City Council approved a motion requiring the administration to explain how the city uses surveillance technology. Councilmembers Anna Albi, Seth Walsh and Jeff Cramerding sponsored the motion. The request covers cameras, drones and automated license plate readers used by the city. The administration must…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 11, 20260Comments

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What are the city’s plans to address violent incidents near UC campus?

Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval has announced a safety plan following a series of shootings and other violent incidents near the University of Cincinnati (UC). The safety plan comes as students and families raise concerns about violence in neighborhoods surrounding the campus. There are already four shootings near the university recorded since the semester began that…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 3, 20260Comments

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Shooting near UC leaves 1 dead and 1 injured

The shooting in Corryville near the University of Cincinnati left one man dead Tuesday evening. It also prompted an emergency alert and a joint response from Cincinnati and University of Cincinnati police. The shooting occurred around 5 p.m. Sept. 1 at 123 E. Shields Street, near the UC Medical Center and Cincinnati Zoo. Cincinnati police…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 2, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati’s Western Hills Viaduct ramp reopens after shooting investigation

UC students attacked and robbed near Short Vine; four juveniles charged

Cincinnati crime declines downtown as some neighborhoods see increases

Cincinnati advances stricter parking lot security rules amid car break-ins, gun thefts

17-year-old charged after deadly shooting near UC medical center

Former Northern Kentucky bank manager admits stealing $335k from customers

Cincinnati father charged after 24-day-old daughter dies from injuries

Cincinnati Council seeks answers on surveillance while nuisance proposal faces pushback

What are the city’s plans to address violent incidents near UC campus?

Shooting near UC leaves 1 dead and 1 injured

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