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Greater Cincinnati colleges expand AI degree programs as demand grows

Greater Cincinnati colleges continue to expand artificial intelligence (AI) degree programs, reflecting growing demand from employers and students seeking careers that involve AI. Mount St. Joseph University recently became the latest institution to announce a Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence along with an AI minor, joining several regional universities that have broadened their AI-related…

ByNina Oliverio3 days ago0Comments

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Collaborative Agreement review begins as Cincinnati renews bias-free policing efforts

Cincinnati officials have announced a renewed commitment to the Collaborative Agreement. They are launching a review of policing policies and procedures following new concerns about racial disparities in police stops. The announcement came during a community meeting in Roselawn on Thursday. At this meeting, city leaders, police officials, and residents discussed the future of bias-free…

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Norwood Lateral crash kills City of Cincinnati employee after Metro bus collision

A City of Cincinnati employee died Thursday after a Metro bus crashed into city maintenance vehicles on the Norwood Lateral. The crash happened while road crews worked on a scheduled traffic project, according to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office. The collision happened shortly before 1 p.m. on the westbound lanes of State Route 562…

ByNina Oliverio4 days ago0Comments

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Drone deliveries could soon arrive in Greater Cincinnati as Walmart expands service

Walmart plans to bring drone deliveries to Greater Cincinnati as part of a major expansion of its aerial delivery network across the United States. The service will use drones operated by Wing, the drone delivery company owned by Alphabet, Google’s parent company. While an exact launch date has not been announced, Walmart said the service…

ByNina Oliverio5 days ago0Comments

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Cincinnati Center of Care partnership aims to expand homeless services

Cincinnati officials announced a new Center of Care partnership that aims to expand support for residents experiencing homelessness. The initiative will bring several service providers together under one roof. Mayor Aftab Pureval unveiled the initiative Monday alongside community organizations. He said the approach will make it easier for people to access housing assistance, behavioral health…

ByNina OliverioJuly 14, 20260Comments

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Wrongful imprisonment payout approved for Cincinnati man after 13 years in prison

Ohio will pay more than $507,000 to a Cincinnati man who spent 13 years in prison before his murder conviction was overturned. This marks another high-profile wrongful conviction case in Hamilton County. The wrongful imprisonment payout will go to Marcus Sapp. Ohio determined he met the state’s legal definition of a wrongfully imprisoned individual. The…

ByNina OliverioJuly 14, 20260Comments

Mayor Aftab Pureval and Sen. Bernie Moreno during separate public appearances as Cincinnati officials respond to a federal funding dispute.

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Pureval responds to Moreno’s federal funding threat

Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval defended Cincinnati’s Office of Economic Inclusion after U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno threatened to pursue federal funding cuts over the city’s diversity-related programs. Pureval said the office exists to ensure businesses have fair access to city contracting opportunities and operates within applicable federal and state laws. Moreno argued that the Office of…

ByNina OliverioJuly 10, 20260Comments

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New Ohio traffic stop law changes identification rules for motorists

Ohio motorists and passengers will face new identification requirements during certain traffic stops after Gov. Mike DeWine signed House Bill 492 on July 7. The legislation changes Ohio law by requiring drivers to disclose their name, address, and date of birth when requested by a peace officer during a lawful traffic stop. It also expands…

ByNina OliverioJuly 9, 20260Comments

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CPS strategic plan enters final review as Cincinnati Public Schools seeks community feedback

Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) is asking parents, students, educators, staff, and community members to provide final feedback on its proposed four-year strategic plan before the Board of Education considers adopting it next month. District leaders hosted several public town halls on Wednesday and encouraged residents to participate through additional in-person and virtual meetings as well…

ByNina OliverioJuly 8, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati pools help families beat the summer heat with expanded cooling options

As hot weather continues across Greater Cincinnati, families have more opportunities than they have seen in years to cool off at public pools, spraygrounds, and recreation centers. The Cincinnati Recreation Commission (CRC) has opened 23 of its 24 public pools along with all nine city spraygrounds, marking the largest number of operating outdoor aquatic facilities…

ByNina OliverioJuly 7, 20260Comments

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Greater Cincinnati colleges expand AI degree programs as demand grows

Collaborative Agreement review begins as Cincinnati renews bias-free policing efforts

Norwood Lateral crash kills City of Cincinnati employee after Metro bus collision

Drone deliveries could soon arrive in Greater Cincinnati as Walmart expands service

Cincinnati Center of Care partnership aims to expand homeless services

Wrongful imprisonment payout approved for Cincinnati man after 13 years in prison

Pureval responds to Moreno’s federal funding threat

New Ohio traffic stop law changes identification rules for motorists

CPS strategic plan enters final review as Cincinnati Public Schools seeks community feedback

Cincinnati pools help families beat the summer heat with expanded cooling options

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