A deadly Fountain Square shooting Friday night has once again pushed downtown Cincinnati crime concerns back into the spotlight.
Cincinnati police say one adult male died after a shooting near the Fountain Square area around 8:30 p.m. Friday.
Officers took one suspect into custody shortly afterward in connection with the Fountain Square shooting. This is…
The Cincinnati digital divide continues to be a major hurdle for families seeking reliable web connectivity.
Understanding the Cincinnati digital divide is critical for advocates fighting for equitable resources.
The Cincinnati digital divide is a persistent challenge for many local neighborhoods. Internet connectivity has become a fundamental requirement for modern living. Yet, thousands of households…
Police arrested a woman after officers found a weapon hidden inside a cane during a Cincinnati City Council meeting on May 6.
The incident unfolded during the public comment portion of the session, where residents routinely address city leaders.
According to reporting by WLWT, the woman brought a concealed blade into the building without detection.…
The Ohio mail-in deadline is shaping voter decisions across the state as Election Day reaches its final hours.
Voters who requested absentee ballots must ensure delivery by the strict 7:30 p.m. cutoff.
State officials say ballots arriving after that time will not count, even if postmarked earlier. The rule reflects changes to Ohio election law…
City leaders paused action on new regulations aimed at improving safety in public parking areas.
Mayor Aftab Pureval delayed a scheduled vote to allow more time for revisions and stakeholder input.
The proposal would require operators of parking lots and garages to adopt stronger safety measures. These include surveillance cameras, improved lighting, and in some…
The city faces a critical turning point as Cincinnati police hiring slows down amid national staffing struggles.
Local leaders must deploy new recruitment strategies to improve Cincinnati police hiring and protect our neighborhoods.
City officials are sounding the alarm over empty patrol cars as police staffing drops. The focus on Cincinnati police hiring has never…
Rising childcare costs in Cincinnati force many local parents to rethink their long-term financial plans.
Understanding the driving factors behind these childcare costs helps families prepare for ongoing economic challenges.
Childcare costs have reached unprecedented levels across the country in 2026. Working families spend a massive portion of their monthly income on early education. For…
Residents in Cincinnati gathered in Bond Hill for a focused discussion on economic strain as part of Acton’s campaign outreach ahead of the 2026 Ohio governor’s race.
The roundtable included a mix of local voices, from working parents to small business owners and students.
Participants described how inflation and stagnant wages have made it harder…
A major healthcare expansion is underway in one of Cincinnati’s most historically underserved neighborhoods.
The new facility operated by Crossroad Health Center aims to address long-standing gaps in access to primary care, dental services, and prescription medications.
The project reflects broader efforts to improve public health infrastructure in Over-the-Rhine, where residents have faced barriers to…
Cincinnati voters can rely on free Metro rides to safely reach their local polling stations.
By eliminating fare barriers, these free Metro rides ensure greater civic participation across Hamilton County.
Cincinnati voters can easily access the polls this year thanks to free Metro rides. The Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority officially authorized these free Metro…


