Cincinnati Public Schools approves $325M amid looming CPS budget deficit

District officials warn that the growing CPS budget deficit requires immediate financial restructuring. Parents and teachers must prepare for difficult conversations as the CPS budget deficit threatens future operating funds. Mandated spending eats into district resources The Cincinnati Board of Education recently approved roughly $329 million in expenditures during their April meeting. This massive spending…

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Business News

Cincinnati small business growth accelerates amid shifting 2026 economic trends

The current state of Cincinnati small business growth reflects a resilient economy driven by community support and strategic innovation. Small business growth continues to reshape the local economy across southwest Ohio. Entrepreneurs are launching new ventures at a rapid pace this year. Regional leaders report strong momentum for startups and legacy companies alike, reflecting…

ByNina OliverioApril 7, 20260Comments

News

Controversial Downtown brawl case dismissed against Alex Tchervinski

The controversial downtown brawl case officially came to an unexpected end this Tuesday morning. A local judge dismissed the downtown brawl case after crucial witnesses failed to appear. Prosecutors dropped all charges against Alex Tchervinski. WLWT reported the swift dismissal on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. The sudden conclusion of this downtown brawl case surprised many…

ByNina OliverioApril 2, 20260Comments

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News Season

Cincinnati weekly weather brings warming trend and late rain

Unseasonably warm temperatures define the Cincinnati weekly weather outlook for early January. Residents can expect a break from the winter chill as the Cincinnati weekly weather forecast predicts highs nearing 60 degrees. Residents of the Queen City are in for a surprising reprieve from winter’s bite this week. The latest forecast shows a distinct warming…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 7, 20260Comments

News

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

Masked figure symbolizing anonymous corruption, illustrating concerns about Cincinnati financial mismanagement.

Community Opinion Politics

Cincinnati Financial Mismanagement: What the City’s Own Audits Reveal About Leadership and Accountability

The shocking report and confirmation of Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval’s private vehicle repossession should concern every citizen and taxpayer of Cincinnati. This incident adds to worries about Cincinnati financial mismanagement, raising questions about leadership accountability. The elected leadership of Cincinnati is trusted to have the expertise to balance a budget with complex and nuanced layers…

ByNichole CarminatiDecember 11, 20250Comments

Lifestyle

What Locals Are Saying About Cincinnati in 2025

Cincinnati has always been a city of strong opinions and deep pride. Ask any local, and you’ll get an earful about chili, the Bengals, or which neighborhood has the best coffee. But in 2025, with the city at a crossroads of development, politics, and culture, we hit the streets—and the inboxes—to ask a simple question:…