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Aerial view of a jackknifed semi-truck crash blocking lanes on I-71 in Avondale, surrounded by responding fire engines.

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2 rescued after semi-truck crashes into I-71 overpass wall, police says

A crash left a semi-truck hanging over I-71 in Avondale Sunday evening. The crash happened on the Martin Luther King Drive overpass above Interstate 71 around 5 p.m. Two people inside the truck needed rescue after the vehicle broke through the overpass barrier. The Cincinnati Fire Department used harnesses to pull both people from the…

ByNina OliverioAugust 31, 20260Comments

Damaged guardrail and overgrown roadside embankment at the site of a vehicle crash in the Mill Creek area of Cincinnati.

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Mill Creek crash kills four as survivor’s mother recounts escape

The Mill Creek crash killed four people Saturday after a vehicle entered the water near Cincinnati’s Western Hills Viaduct. The crash left one woman hospitalized after the vehicle struck a guardrail and plunged into the creek. Cincinnati police said the crash happened around 5:50 p.m. Saturday near the dead end of Queen City Avenue, just…

ByNina OliverioAugust 17, 20260Comments

Wooden judge's gavel and sound block for the Michael Washington lawsuit and court trial.

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Appeals court revives Michael Washington lawsuit against Cincinnati city manager

The lawsuit of Michael Washington can proceed after a federal appeals court ruled that Cincinnati City Manager Sheryl Long is not shielded by qualified immunity. The said lawsuit returns to federal district court, where a jury will consider remaining claims over his 2023 firing. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit issued the…

ByNina OliverioAugust 14, 20260Comments

First responders in high-visibility jackets assisting a driver in a car partially submerged in floodwaters during heavy rain in Cincinnati.

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Cincinnati flash floods: How the city responded and what comes next

Heavy rainfall that struck the Cincinnati area on July 17 left emergency crews scrambling to rescue stranded motorists, close flooded highways, and help residents whose homes and businesses filled with water. While first responders prevented a larger loss of life through rapid action, city officials now face growing pressure to improve flood protection before another…

ByNina OliverioJuly 22, 20260Comments

First responders in yellow high-visibility jackets and helmets wading through deep floodwaters to reach a partially submerged black car.

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East Side flooding leaves one dead, three injured after torrential rain in Hamilton County

The Cincinnati Fire Department confirmed one fatality and at least three injuries after flash flooding struck communities on Cincinnati’s East Side and neighboring Fairfax. Officials said several inches of rain fell in a short period, sending water rushing into low-lying neighborhoods and causing Duck Creek to overflow. Emergency crews rescued stranded residents from vehicles and…

ByNina OliverioJuly 20, 20260Comments

A Cincinnati firefighter wearing full turnout gear sits on a curb, taking a break and drinking water from a bottle, with a red fire engine parked in the background on a city street.

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Cincinnati fire crews prepare for surge in emergency calls during heat wave

Cincinnati fire crews prepare for dangerous heat. They are reportedly using a citywide heat safety plan as forecasters warn of extreme temperatures and a surge in emergency calls. The Cincinnati Fire Department has activated a comprehensive heat safety strategy as dangerous heat and humidity grip the Tri-State. The aim is to protect both firefighters and…

ByNina OliverioJune 30, 20260Comments

Cincinnati skyline and the John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge over the Ohio River, representing city growth and development.

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Cincinnati budget passes with focus on public safety and city growth

Cincinnati City Council has approved a new budget that emphasizes public safety, core city services, and economic growth while addressing a projected budget shortfall. The spending plan follows weeks of public hearings, committee discussions, and community feedback as officials worked to balance fiscal challenges with resident priorities. The budget arrives after city leaders confronted a…

ByNina OliverioJune 20, 20260Comments

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Fire forces 150 to evacuate from East Price Hill high rise

A large apartment building in Cincinnati’s East Price Hill neighborhood was evacuated early Wednesday after a fire filled portions of the structure with smoke, leading authorities to evacuate nearly 150 residents, while firefighters worked to contain the blaze. According to WLWT, the fire broke out at Queen’s Tower Apartments shortly after 2 a.m. on June…

ByNina OliverioJune 10, 20260Comments

Cracked piggy bank sitting beside scattered coins with a blurred Cincinnati riverfront in the background, representing Cincinnati's FY 2027 budget pressures and financial strain.

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Cincinnati’s Budget Gamble: No Layoffs Today, But at What Cost Tomorrow?

Cincinnati's FY 2027 budget claims to be "structurally balanced," but the math is a mirage. A $29.5 million deficit closed through hiring freezes, delayed firefighter recruits, and ambulance fee hikes is not fiscal discipline—it is postponement. The city has run deficits for more years than it hasn't. The Cincinnati 2027 budget is a key example…

ByAdam KoehlerMay 23, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati emergency response time trends show impact of public safety upgrades

Cincinnati emergency response time improvements remain a focus for city agencies Data shows new dispatch technology and staffing upgrades are shaping the city’s public safety system. Cincinnati officials continue to invest in emergency communications and dispatch upgrades as police, fire, and EMS agencies work to improve response times across the city. The city’s Emergency Communications…

ByNina OliverioMay 11, 20260Comments

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2 rescued after semi-truck crashes into I-71 overpass wall, police says

Mill Creek crash kills four as survivor’s mother recounts escape

Appeals court revives Michael Washington lawsuit against Cincinnati city manager

Cincinnati flash floods: How the city responded and what comes next

East Side flooding leaves one dead, three injured after torrential rain in Hamilton County

Cincinnati fire crews prepare for surge in emergency calls during heat wave

Cincinnati budget passes with focus on public safety and city growth

Fire forces 150 to evacuate from East Price Hill high rise

Cincinnati’s Budget Gamble: No Layoffs Today, But at What Cost Tomorrow?

Cincinnati emergency response time trends show impact of public safety upgrades

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