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Wind damage repairs surge as Greater Cincinnati roofing companies face high demand

Wind damage repairs are surging across Greater Cincinnati after powerful storms swept through the region earlier this week. Strong winds battered neighborhoods across Cincinnati and surrounding communities, leaving behind torn shingles, fallen debris, and exposed roofing structures. According to WLWT, gusts exceeding 50 mph caused widespread damage, prompting a spike in service calls for local…

ByNina OliverioMarch 18, 20260Comments

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Brent Spence groundbreaking set for spring as companion bridge project moves forward

Brent Spence groundbreaking is expected this spring as construction on the long-awaited companion bridge prepares to begin. The groundbreaking marks a major step forward for one of the most critical infrastructure projects in the Midwest. Regional leaders in Ohio and Kentucky say the project has reached a turning point after decades of planning. The Brent…

ByNina OliverioMarch 17, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati budget hearings conclude first phase of FY 2027 planning

Cincinnati budget hearings for the upcoming FY 2027 municipal budget have concluded their initial public input phase. The hearings brought residents, nonprofit leaders, and city officials together to discuss priorities before the next stage of budget development. City Council held several public forums in March to collect feedback on how Cincinnati should allocate funding for…

ByNina OliverioMarch 16, 20260Comments

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C-STARS simulation center opens in Cincinnati to train U.S. military medical teams

The C-STARS simulation center has opened in Cincinnati as a major new training hub for U.S. military medical teams. A new $10 million medical training facility in Cincinnati is expanding the nation’s capacity to prepare military clinicians for high-risk trauma care. The center, located at UC Health, will allow military teams to practice lifesaving procedures…

ByNina OliverioMarch 13, 20260Comments

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Affordable housing shortage keeps Cincinnati families in shelters longer

Affordable housing shortage continues to push more families in Cincinnati into shelters as rents rise and housing supply falls. The affordable housing shortage is also forcing many families to remain in emergency shelters longer than housing providers once expected. Local housing advocates say the crisis is becoming more visible across Hamilton County as more families…

ByNina OliverioMarch 10, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati budget deficit prompts calls for cuts and revenue changes

Cincinnati's budget deficit is projected at $29.5 million in the next fiscal cycle. This resulted in city officials weighing cuts, revenue options, and community input as they prepare for a tight budget year. City officials say the next fiscal year’s projected shortfall — roughly $29.5 million — could force department cuts of about 5 percent. This deficit is…

ByNina OliverioMarch 9, 20260Comments

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Survey results show Cincinnati residents favor housing over arena at West End garage site

Cincinnati residents weigh future of West End garage site A new survey shows many residents prefer housing and mixed-use development over building an arena at the West End garage. A West End garage survey is offering new insight into what Cincinnati residents want to see built on one of the city’s most debated redevelopment sites. The…

ByNina OliverioMarch 5, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Public Schools project $101 million deficit, board weighs budget paths

Cincinnati Public Schools deficit Cincinnati Public Schools is facing a Cincinnati Public Schools deficit that could reach $101 million by 2030 without action. The school board met Monday to discuss options, including spending cuts and a potential new levy, with district leaders warning that revenue challenges are worsening statewide. The Cincinnati Public Schools deficit emerged from…

ByNina OliverioMarch 3, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati City Council limits enforcement cooperation

Cincinnati City Council’s vote on enforcement cooperation drew sharp attention across the city. The council approved new limits on how local authorities work with federal immigration enforcement. The measures focus on restricting access to city surveillance systems and property for immigration enforcement without judicial oversight. City Hall tightens enforcement cooperation rules Council members voted Wednesday…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 27, 20260Comments

Cardboard boxes and a sign reading "Campaign Suspended" in an empty room, representing the suspension of a Libertarian political campaign.

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Libertarian candidate suspends campaign after hit-and-run indictment

The hit-and-run indictment facing Libertarian John Hancock has upended the Ohio 1st District congressional race. The candidate announced he is suspending his campaign after being charged in a crash that left a woman seriously injured. The hit-and-run indictment came after prosecutors said Hancock struck a pedestrian and fled the scene. Court documents show surveillance video…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 27, 20260Comments

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Wind damage repairs surge as Greater Cincinnati roofing companies face high demand

Brent Spence groundbreaking set for spring as companion bridge project moves forward

Cincinnati budget hearings conclude first phase of FY 2027 planning

C-STARS simulation center opens in Cincinnati to train U.S. military medical teams

Affordable housing shortage keeps Cincinnati families in shelters longer

Cincinnati budget deficit prompts calls for cuts and revenue changes

Survey results show Cincinnati residents favor housing over arena at West End garage site

Cincinnati Public Schools project $101 million deficit, board weighs budget paths

Cincinnati City Council limits enforcement cooperation

Libertarian candidate suspends campaign after hit-and-run indictment

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