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Ohio electricity bills rise as residents struggle with higher costs

Ohio electricity bills are rising, putting additional financial pressure on households already struggling with everyday expenses. A Clermont County resident who received a $700 electric bill this summer said he feared losing his home as higher costs strained his fixed income. The October 20 report from WVXU highlighted the growing affordability concerns facing Ohio residents…

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Cincinnati Animal CARE waives adoption fees as shelter exceeds 1,000 animals

Cincinnati Animal CARE is waiving adoption fees for eligible animals as the shelter faces critical overcrowding, with more than 1,000 animals in its care. The Hamilton County animal shelter is urging residents to adopt pets or provide temporary foster homes to help relieve pressure on its facilities. The temporary fee waiver aims to encourage adoptions…

ByNina Oliverio22 hours ago0Comments

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Cincinnati residents weigh in on future data center zoning rules

Cincinnati data center zoning rules are under review as city officials seek public input on how to regulate facilities that power cloud computing, artificial intelligence and other digital services. A public meeting on Monday, October 19, gave residents an opportunity to discuss potential regulations and raise concerns about the effects of data centers on local…

ByNina Oliverio1 day ago0Comments

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Greater Cincinnati bike buses grow as families seek safer school commutes

Bike buses in Greater Cincinnati are gaining momentum as families look for healthier ways to get children to school. From Pleasant Ridge to Hyde Park, organized group rides are helping students and parents incorporate cycling into their morning routines. Unlike traditional school buses, bike buses consist of students, parents and volunteers riding bicycles along planned…

ByNina Oliverio2 days ago0Comments

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National Steinholding Championship returns to Cincinnati riverfront in November

Cincinnati will host the 2026 U.S. National Steinholding Championships on Nov. 21, bringing top competitors from across the country to the city’s riverfront for a test of strength and endurance. The free public event will take place during the opening weekend of the Servatii Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt. The competition will be held at Cincinnati Lager House,…

ByNina OliverioOctober 16, 20260Comments

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FBI investigates suspicious powder mailing to Ohio secretary of state’s office ahead of election

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is investigating a suspicious mailing containing a white powdery substance that was sent to the Ohio secretary of state’s office. This has raised security concerns ahead of the November 3 general election. Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose said the U.S. Postal Service intercepted the letter before it reached…

ByNina OliverioOctober 15, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Public Schools leaders explain proposed $66.3 million tax levy at town hall

Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) leaders met with residents Tuesday, October 13, to discuss a proposed property tax levy that will appear on the November 3, 2026, ballot. The town hall gave community members an opportunity to learn about the district’s financial challenges, the proposed funding measure and its potential impact on local taxpayers. The meeting…

ByNina OliverioOctober 14, 20260Comments

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November 3 election voter guide: What Ohio and Cincinnati voters need to know

Ohio voters are preparing for the November 3, 2026, general election, with statewide races, a proposed constitutional amendment and local ballot issues shaping decisions at the polls. The election will determine who holds key state and federal offices and how voters respond to proposals affecting election rules, public education and local government. Early in-person…

ByNina OliverioOctober 13, 20260Comments

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ODOT installs autonomous drones to monitor Brent Spence Bridge construction in Cincinnati

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has installed two autonomous drone systems at Longworth Hall in Cincinnati to monitor construction of the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor project. The technology will give project teams aerial views of construction progress, infrastructure conditions and traffic activity. According to DriveOhio, ODOT’s smart mobility program, the drone-in-a-box systems were installed…

ByNina OliverioOctober 13, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati’s Western Hills Viaduct ramp reopens after shooting investigation

The Western Hills Viaduct ramp in Cincinnati reopened Tuesday morning after a shooting investigation temporarily closed the upper deck near northbound Interstate 75. Cincinnati police said the incident began around 3:40 a.m. on October 13, when a 911 caller reported a shooting in the 4600 block of Guerley Road in West Price Hill. Cincinnati police…

ByNina OliverioOctober 13, 20260Comments

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Ohio electricity bills rise as residents struggle with higher costs

Cincinnati Animal CARE waives adoption fees as shelter exceeds 1,000 animals

Cincinnati residents weigh in on future data center zoning rules

Greater Cincinnati bike buses grow as families seek safer school commutes

National Steinholding Championship returns to Cincinnati riverfront in November

FBI investigates suspicious powder mailing to Ohio secretary of state’s office ahead of election

Cincinnati Public Schools leaders explain proposed $66.3 million tax levy at town hall

November 3 election voter guide: What Ohio and Cincinnati voters need to know

ODOT installs autonomous drones to monitor Brent Spence Bridge construction in Cincinnati

Cincinnati’s Western Hills Viaduct ramp reopens after shooting investigation

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