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Black bear sightings raise awareness across Cincinnati’s east side communities

Residents across several eastern Hamilton and Clermont County communities have reported seeing a black bear roaming neighborhoods, wooded areas, and roadways.  Reports have emerged from Anderson Township, Bethel, New Richmond, and the Cherry Grove area, according to local media reports and wildlife officials.  The sightings have generated significant attention on social media and prompted questions…

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Cincinnati Public Schools budget cuts move forward as board weighs levy options

Cincinnati Public Schools has voted to eliminate more than 100 positions as district officials work to close a budget gap estimated at roughly $58 million.  The decision comes after months of debate over spending priorities, staffing levels, and potential new revenue sources.  According to reporting by WVXU, administrators initially recommended cutting approximately 140 positions across…

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Public forums planned as Cincinnati policing disparity data sparks community discussion

Cincinnati policing disparity data is at the center of a new round of public discussions scheduled across the city. This will be the focus of community forums organized by local advocacy groups. The meetings follow the release of a report that found significant racial disparities in police stops. Public forums scheduled across Cincinnati Community organizations…

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Cincinnati budget passes with focus on public safety and city growth

Cincinnati City Council has approved a new budget that emphasizes public safety, core city services, and economic growth while addressing a projected budget shortfall.  The spending plan follows weeks of public hearings, committee discussions, and community feedback as officials worked to balance fiscal challenges with resident priorities. The budget arrives after city leaders confronted a…

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Tornado reports prompt flood warnings and power outages across Greater Cincinnati, NKY

Tornado reports affected parts of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky after severe overnight storms moved through the region on June 18. The said reports emerged alongside flash flood warnings, road closures, and widespread power outages as emergency crews responded to storm damage across Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. Severe storms bring flooding, damage, and tornado concerns…

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A person in a blue hooded jacket, face mask, and yellow gloves uses a high-pressure power washer to remove multi-colored graffiti tags from a brick wall in an urban alleyway.

Graffiti amnesty proposal gains support as Cincinnati reviews cleanup penalties

Cincinnati officials are considering changes to a policy that requires private property owners to remove graffiti or face potential cleanup costs and enforcement actions.  The discussion follows concerns from residents and business owners who say they are being forced to pay substantial amounts to remove vandalism they did not cause. The debate gained momentum after…

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