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Police stop disparities report sparks debate over racial bias claims in Cincinnati

A new report examining Cincinnati police stop data has reignited discussions about racial equity in law enforcement. The study, conducted by Campaign Zero and based on Cincinnati Police Department contact card records, found that Black residents were stopped at significantly higher rates than white residents over a period spanning more than a decade. The findings…

ByNina OliverioJune 13, 20260Comments

Mount Adams car break-ins leave dozens of vehicles with shattered windows in Cincinnati

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Mount Adams Car Break-Ins Leave Residents Cleaning Up Glass

More than 50 vehicles were damaged during a coordinated overnight break-in spree in Mount Adams. This leaves residents with shattered windows, repair bills, and growing frustration. Police believe the suspects were searching for guns left inside vehicles, but little appears to have been stolen. The incident has reignited debate about property crime, police response times,…

ByAdam KoehlerJune 12, 20260Comments

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Counterfeit designer goods seizure reaches nearly $20 million at Port of Cincinnati

Officers from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seized counterfeit designer goods valued at nearly $20 million at the Port of Cincinnati. This marked one of the region’s largest recent counterfeit luxury product interceptions. The shipment contained more than 100 fake luxury items, including watches. It also contained hats, sunglasses, and eyeglasses that authorities…

ByNina OliverioJune 12, 20260Comments

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Police stops report prompts response from Cincinnati leaders

Cincinnati officials are reviewing a new analysis that alleges significant racial disparities in police stops across the city. The report, released by Campaign Zero, examined police contact card data collected between 2009 and 2025. According to the organization, Black residents were stopped at disproportionately higher rates than White residents during the period studied. The findings…

ByNina OliverioJune 11, 20260Comments

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Fire forces 150 to evacuate from East Price Hill high rise

A large apartment building in Cincinnati’s East Price Hill neighborhood was evacuated early Wednesday after a fire filled portions of the structure with smoke, leading authorities to evacuate nearly 150 residents, while firefighters worked to contain the blaze. According to WLWT, the fire broke out at Queen’s Tower Apartments shortly after 2 a.m. on June…

ByNina OliverioJune 10, 20260Comments

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CPS budget cuts spark debate as Cincinnati school board nears deadline

The budget cuts of Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) dominate discussions as June deadline approaches. CPS budget cuts could reshape staffing, student services, and academic programs across the district next school year. The Cincinnati Public Schools Board of Education continues to debate major spending reductions as it works toward a legally required budget deadline at the…

ByNina OliverioJune 9, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati flood risk grows as city updates climate preparedness plans

As extreme weather events increase, assessing the flood risk in Cincinnati has become a top priority for local leaders. Understanding the true Cincinnati flood risk requires examining both historical data and future climate projections. Residents express increasing concern about local flooding as heavy rains frequently overwhelm neighborhood drainage systems. Recent studies highlight how climate change…

ByNina OliverioJune 8, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati’s Climate Migrant Plan Reveals a Bigger Problem at City Hall

Cincinnati Wants to Prepare for Climate Migrants The City of Cincinnati recently released a Climate Migration Readiness Plan through its Office of Environment and Sustainability. WVXU reported that the plan was released on May 13 and considers how climate migration could shape Cincinnati by 2050. It also examines what the city can do now to…

ByAdam KoehlerJune 8, 20260Comments

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Child endangerment charges filed after Cincinnati father leaves kids in car

Child endangerment charges were filed after a Cincinnati-area father allegedly left two children alone in a vehicle while drinking inside a bar. The charges stem from an incident in Cheviot where police said two young children remained unattended in a car for hours. Authorities arrested a Cincinnati father after police said he left two children…

ByNina OliverioJune 8, 20260Comments

Crime reporting concerns illustrated by a woman with duct tape covering her mouth, symbolizing silence, fear, and reluctance to report crime.

Opinion Politics

Is Crime Down in Cincinnati? Or Have We Simply Stopped Reporting?

Cincinnati's latest crime statistics show improvement in several categories, and city leaders have pointed to those numbers as evidence that public safety is improving. The numbers may be accurate. The larger question is whether they tell the entire story. As reporting habits change, expectations shift, and frustrated residents leave, official crime statistics can begin drifting…

ByAdam KoehlerJune 6, 20260Comments

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Police stop disparities report sparks debate over racial bias claims in Cincinnati

Mount Adams Car Break-Ins Leave Residents Cleaning Up Glass

Counterfeit designer goods seizure reaches nearly $20 million at Port of Cincinnati

Police stops report prompts response from Cincinnati leaders

Fire forces 150 to evacuate from East Price Hill high rise

CPS budget cuts spark debate as Cincinnati school board nears deadline

Cincinnati flood risk grows as city updates climate preparedness plans

Cincinnati’s Climate Migrant Plan Reveals a Bigger Problem at City Hall

Child endangerment charges filed after Cincinnati father leaves kids in car

Is Crime Down in Cincinnati? Or Have We Simply Stopped Reporting?

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