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Multiple police cruisers with flashing emergency lights block traffic lanes on Interstate 71 North near the Stewart Road exit in Silverton during an investigation.

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I-71 shooting investigation reveals targeted attack, sheriff says

The I-71 shooting investigation remains active after Hamilton County deputies said the deadly highway attack was not random. The incident shut down northbound traffic near Silverton for hours as investigators gathered evidence and searched for suspects. Authorities said 22-year-old Robert Lee Rothwell III died after a shooting along Interstate 71 on May 21. The incident…

ByNina OliverioMay 27, 20260Comments

A security guard checking a patron's ID at the warmly lit entrance gate of Somerset bar in Over-the-Rhine.

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OTR bar shooting prompts new security changes at Somerset Bar

The shooting at the Over-The-Rhine bar has prompted Somerset Bar ownership to consider new security policies and stronger coordination with Cincinnati police. The owner of the said bar is speaking publicly after a shooting at the popular Over-the-Rhine venue injured one person during Memorial Day weekend festivities. The incident happened Sunday afternoon at the bar…

ByNina OliverioMay 26, 20260Comments

A wooden gavel resting on a lease agreement and financial documents, representing the legal sentencing of a former CMHA manager for rent theft in Cincinnati.

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Former CMHA manager jailed after rent theft charges in Cincinnati

Dion Crockett, former Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) manager, now faces felony charges after investigators accused him of stealing tenants’ rent payments at a Cincinnati housing complex. The case centers on allegations that residents at The Evanston apartment complex paid rent that never reached their accounts, triggering eviction threats and lawsuits. The arrest of Crockett…

ByNina OliverioMay 25, 20260Comments

The Cincinnati skyline and John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge viewed across the Ohio River under an overcast sky.

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Ohio River victim identified in domestic violence case, court docs say

Court records show that Ashley Keen, 39, was considered a key witness in the criminal proceedings against her former partner, Dearies Washington. According to reports from FOX19 NOW, Keen died in January after driving her SUV into the Ohio River. The Hamilton County Coroner’s Office ruled the death an apparent suicide. Her family, however, believes…

ByNina OliverioMay 21, 20260Comments

A collage of four scenic Cincinnati parks, including Washington Park and Smale Riverfront Park, celebrating the Cincinnati park system ranking 5th in a 2026 national survey.

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Cincinnati parks rank 5th nationally in 2026 survey

Cincinnati parks continue to rank among the best urban park systems in the United States. The parks remained the top-rated major park system in Ohio after placing fifth in the 2026 ParkScore survey released by the Trust for Public Land. The latest rankings showed Cincinnati slipped one position from fourth place last year, but the…

ByNina OliverioMay 20, 20260Comments

A clipboard and pen resting on a cardboard box inside a dimly lit evidence storage room filled with shelves of archived materials.

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Cincinnati police property room faces scrutiny over evidence tracking flaws

A new audit of the Cincinnati Police Department found multiple deficiencies in how officers and staff manage evidence inside the department’s property room. According to reporting from WKRC Local 12, auditors discovered 16 separate issues involving evidence tracking, labeling, and documentation. The audit reviewed evidence items including firearms, narcotics, shell casings, and cash. Investigators found…

ByNina OliverioMay 19, 20260Comments

An empty desk and chair sit in a vacant school hallway, representing the impact of 2026 Cincinnati Public Schools job reductions and budget cuts.

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Cincinnati school cuts proposal could eliminate more than 100 jobs next year

Cincinnati school cuts could reshape staffing and student services across the district next school year. The discussions intensified after district leaders proposed eliminating more than 100 positions to close a major budget gap. The Cincinnati Public Schools Board of Education is considering sweeping staffing reductions as officials work to address a projected $58 million budget…

ByNina OliverioMay 19, 20260Comments

Percy Reliford memorial scene on Guerley Road in West Price Hill at night following the fatal hit-and-run investigation

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West Price Hill Hit-and-Run Leaves Six Children Without Their Father

A West Price Hill hit-and-run Saturday night killed 46-year-old Percy Reliford as he loaded a utility trailer outside a home on Guerley Road. Police say the driver of a white van struck him and fled the scene, leaving behind a grieving family and a neighborhood demanding answers. For many residents across Greater Cincinnati, the recent…

ByAdam KoehlerMay 18, 20260Comments

Large red brick building with white architectural details on the Hebrew Union College campus, related to the Cincinnati rabbinical school lawsuit.

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Hebrew Union lawsuit intensifies fight over Cincinnati rabbinical school closure

The lawsuit concerning the Hebrew Union centers on whether the college can legally close its historic rabbinical program after nearly 150 years in Cincinnati. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has filed a lawsuit against Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in an effort to stop the closure of the school’s rabbinical program. He also seeks…

ByNina OliverioMay 15, 20260Comments

Close-up of hands drawing a concealed blade from a walking cane, illustrating the type of weapon that prompted the Cincinnati City Hall security review.

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Cincinnati City Hall security review follows concealed sword incident

Cincinnati officials are reviewing security measures after police said a person brought a sword hidden inside a cane into council chambers during a public meeting. According to reports from WLWT and FOX19, the incident happened during the public comment portion of a City Council session at Cincinnati City Hall. Police later arrested Alexandra Dalton, also…

ByNina OliverioMay 14, 20260Comments

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I-71 shooting investigation reveals targeted attack, sheriff says

OTR bar shooting prompts new security changes at Somerset Bar

Former CMHA manager jailed after rent theft charges in Cincinnati

Ohio River victim identified in domestic violence case, court docs say

Cincinnati parks rank 5th nationally in 2026 survey

Cincinnati police property room faces scrutiny over evidence tracking flaws

Cincinnati school cuts proposal could eliminate more than 100 jobs next year

West Price Hill Hit-and-Run Leaves Six Children Without Their Father

Hebrew Union lawsuit intensifies fight over Cincinnati rabbinical school closure

Cincinnati City Hall security review follows concealed sword incident

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