Riverfront Live shooting raises broader questions about gun violence and venue oversight in Cincinnati

The Riverfront Live shooting that left nine people injured early Sunday morning is the latest in a series of high-profile gun violence incidents in Cincinnati. It is prompting renewed scrutiny of nightlife security, regulatory oversight, and long-term violence trends. Shots were fired around 1 a.m. during a private birthday event at Riverfront Live in the…

ByNina OliverioMarch 2, 20260Comments

Stack of coins with wooden blocks spelling TAX and an upward arrow, representing the proposed Cincinnati income tax increase for public safety funding.

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Cincinnati income tax increase proposed to address public safety

Mayor Aftab Pureval has officially proposed a Cincinnati income tax increase to address a looming budget deficit. This will also fund critical public safety initiatives. City leaders warn that without the income tax increase, the city faces drastic cuts to services. This is because federal pandemic relief funds expire this year. In his second inaugural…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 8, 20260Comments

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Riverfront Live shooting raises broader questions about gun violence and venue oversight in Cincinnati

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