Paycor Stadium funding

Hamilton County approves Paycor Stadium funding for major upgrades

Hamilton County commissioners now approve Paycor Stadium funding. Paycor Stadium funding aims to modernize the Bengals' facilities and benefit regional events. Hamilton County commissioners have officially approved more than $200 million in Paycor Stadium funding. This will begin a new phase of comprehensive upgrades at the home of the Cincinnati Bengals. The decision follows a broader…

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Blue illuminated Public Safety sign on a building exterior that represents public safety issue in Cincinnati.

What to know about Cincinnati’s 2025 public safety overhaul: curfews, funding, and lawsuits

Cincinnati public safety remains at the forefront of local government debate as the city implements policy changes, expanded funding and curfew revisions to address community concerns.  Cincinnati public safety reforms have triggered a mix of responses from residents, council members and advocacy groups as officials work to balance enforcement, prevention and civil liberties in…

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Cincinnati settlement


Cincinnati settlement approved in $8.1M deal with 2020 protesters

Cincinnati settlement moves forward as city leaders approve an $8.1 million agreement with protesters arrested during the 2020 demonstrations. The Cincinnati settlement highlights a major legal conclusion to one of the city’s most scrutinized civil rights cases in recent years. City officials approved the settlement after months of negotiations with lawyers representing 479 people arrested…

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conviction integrity unit


Will Hamilton County fund a wrongful conviction unit? Dec. 18 vote decides

The proposal for a conviction integrity unit is gaining momentum in Hamilton County. Local leaders say the unit could reshape how the county handles wrongful conviction claims. Hamilton County’s proposed conviction integrity unit (CIU) has become one of the most closely watched criminal-justice developments of the year, as Prosecutor Connie Pillich pushes for a dedicated…

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A white quadcopter drone flying high above a dense city skyline of skyscrapers, representing the Drones as First Responders program in Cincinnati.

Ohio drones first responders: Cincinnati among early adopters of technology

Ohio is rolling out a first-in-the-nation statewide pilot for drones as first responders.  The program helps police, fire, and EMS crews assess emergencies more quickly and safely, improving situational awareness before ground units arrive. What is the Ohio Drones First Responders program? The Drones for First Responders (DFR) pilot, approved under Ohio House Bill…

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Cincinnati snow removal

Cincinnati residents face lingering snow and icy conditions as cold snap continues

Residents across the Greater Cincinnati area woke up to a winter landscape on Thursday, December 4, as freezing temperatures kept a significant layer of snow firmly in place. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), temperatures are currently hovering around 30°F (-1°C) under largely cloudy skies. While forecasters note there is a chance for light…

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‘Together, Forever’: 5 siblings find permanent home just in time for Thanksgiving

In a heartwarming conclusion to a journey that began over a year ago, five siblings who captured the hearts of the Greater Cincinnati community have officially found their "forever family."  On Wednesday, the eve of Thanksgiving, the children’s long-held wish to stay together was granted inside a packed Hamilton County Probate Courtroom. The emotional…

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OTR winter shelter relocation

Over-the-Rhine residents push back against plan to relocate winter daytime shelter

A city plan to relocate Cincinnati’s emergency winter daytime shelter to the heart of Over-the-Rhine is drawing sharp criticism. Some neighbors fear the move will exacerbate crime and safety issues in the revitalizing district. The City of Cincinnati announced recently that it has partnered with St. Francis Seraph Ministries. They will host the temporary shelter…

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