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Immigration enforcement ties draw protests and scrutiny across Greater Cincinnati

Immigration enforcement ties are under renewed scrutiny across Greater Cincinnati. Six counties in the tri-state region maintain agreements with federal immigration authorities. According to reporting by WVXU , these counties either house detainees for federal agencies or participate in enforcement partnerships. As a result, the arrangements connect local jail systems to federal immigration operations.…

ByNina Oliverio3 days ago0Comments

A total lunar eclipse, also known as a blood moon, glowing deep red against a dark night sky.

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Cincinnati Observatory invites crowd to March 3 lunar eclipse viewing event

Total lunar eclipse draws crowd to Cincinnati Observatory The total lunar eclipse will draw early-rising astronomy fans to the Cincinnati Observatory for a special viewing event. This will happen ahead of dawn on Tuesday, March 3. According to the observatory, the Moon will enter Earth’s shadow in the pre-sunrise hours. It will transform into a…

ByNina Oliverio4 days ago0Comments

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Rescued dogs arrive in Cincinnati after multi-state dog-fighting probe

Rescued dogs arrive in Cincinnati following a suspected multi-state dog-fighting investigation. More than 100 dogs linked to a suspected dog-fighting ring are now in the care of Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) Cincinnati. Law enforcement officers transported the animals from South Carolina and Florida after intervening in the suspected operation. Local…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 20, 20260Comments

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University of Cincinnati ends Ph.D. Project partnership after federal civil rights ruling

The University of Cincinnati has ended its Ph.D. Project partnership following a federal civil rights investigation. Moreover, the Ph.D. Project partnership decision came after federal officials ruled the organization violated Title VI. The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights announced resolution agreements with 31 universities nationwide. The agency concluded that the Ph.D. Project…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 19, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati City Council halts data center approvals with interim zoning pause

Data center zoning now requires extra review under a temporary pause. Cincinnati City Council voted unanimously this week to establish a temporary data center zoning control measure that pauses by-right development of new data centers. Officials also rework how these facilities are defined and regulated in the city’s zoning code. The move comes amid rising…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 12, 20260Comments

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Suspect arrested in Cincinnati fatal shooting of mother of 5

Arrest in Cincinnati fatal shooting Cincinnati authorities say the Cincinnati fatal shooting of a local mother is now the subject of criminal charges. Police arrested a suspect nearly two months after the deadly incident in Walnut Hills. Additionally, the arrest brings new developments in a case that shocked the city and devastated a family…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 10, 20260Comments

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Ohio property tax elimination proposal ignites statewide debate

Ohio property tax has become one of the most contentious public policy debates in the state this year. Ohio property tax elimination efforts are driving a heated political battle as grassroots activists push a constitutional amendment that could transform local finance. Petition drive gains momentum A volunteer-led movement, Citizens for Property Tax Reform, has collected…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 9, 20260Comments

Close-up of snow-covered pine needles representing the current Winter Weather Advisory in Cincinnati.

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Cincinnati issued Winter Weather Advisory as clipper system hits

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the greater Cincinnati area. A fast-moving clipper system brings widespread snow. Commuters are urged to exercise caution this morning. The Winter Weather Advisory warns of slick roads and reduced visibility between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. today. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Wilmington has…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 6, 20260Comments

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Woman confirmed dead after Ohio River plunge

Article Summary A 39-year-old woman from Northern Kentucky died after her SUV entered the icy Ohio River near downtown Cincinnati. Emergency crews responded Wednesday afternoon near the Great American Ball Park and recovered the vehicle after six hours in freezing conditions. The Hamilton County Coroner’s Office ruled the incident an apparent suicide. Witnesses saw the…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 30, 20260Comments

Alt Text: Large ice floes floating on the surface of the Ohio River in Cincinnati during the recovery of a submerged SUV.

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Car in Ohio River: Crews recover SUV after Cincinnati waterfront plunge

Article Summary Emergency crews recovered an SUV that plunged into the Ohio River near downtown Cincinnati. The vehicle was seen on surveillance video entering the water near East Mehring Way around 5 p.m. Wednesday. Multiple dive teams worked for hours in icy, low-visibility conditions before pulling the vehicle from the river around 11 p.m. Police…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 29, 20260Comments

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Immigration enforcement ties draw protests and scrutiny across Greater Cincinnati

Cincinnati Observatory invites crowd to March 3 lunar eclipse viewing event

Rescued dogs arrive in Cincinnati after multi-state dog-fighting probe

University of Cincinnati ends Ph.D. Project partnership after federal civil rights ruling

Cincinnati City Council halts data center approvals with interim zoning pause

Suspect arrested in Cincinnati fatal shooting of mother of 5

Ohio property tax elimination proposal ignites statewide debate

Cincinnati issued Winter Weather Advisory as clipper system hits

Woman confirmed dead after Ohio River plunge

Car in Ohio River: Crews recover SUV after Cincinnati waterfront plunge

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