Ohio capital budget advances after lawmakers finalize property tax deal

Ohio’s state capital budget moved forward this week after the Republican-led legislature finalized a package of property tax reforms. These reforms had been a major sticking point in negotiations. Lawmakers reached the agreement as the General Assembly worked toward the close of the 2025 legislative session. The compromise resolved months of debate over how to…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 6, 20260Comments

A woman lying in bed covering her ears with her hands and a pillow, appearing distressed by a high-pitched noise.

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Residents demand answers after high-pitched sounds disrupt Cincinnati neighborhoods

Cincinnati residents are reporting a series of mysterious high-pitched sounds that continue to disturb the peace in several historic neighborhoods. Local officials have yet to identify the exact origin of these high-pitched sounds that wake families in the middle of the night. According to reports from the Cincinnati Police Department, dozens of noise complaints…

ByNina OliverioDecember 23, 20250Comments

Artist rendering of the new Brent Spence Bridge Corridor project showing a modern cable-stayed bridge over the Ohio River.

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Brent Spence project work set to ramp up in 2026

The Brent Spence project is moving from years of planning into a highly visible construction phase beginning in 2026. The Brent Spence project will soon reshape traffic patterns and river crossings in downtown Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Years of behind-the-scenes work on the $3.6 billion Brent Spence project are about to become visible to the…

ByNina OliverioDecember 17, 20250Comments

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Why Cincinnati’s Public Spaces are Crumbling, and How to Fix Them

When I recently shared images of decaying infrastructure at Inwood Park in Mt. Auburn, I expected a strong reaction—but the dialogue that unfolded was eye-opening. Cincinnati residents revealed deep frustrations with city neglect, inconsistent accountability, and troubling double standards in how maintenance rules are enforced. This isn’t just a Cincinnati problem—it’s a Rust Belt reality.…