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Cincinnati warming center opens on MLK Day amid dangerously cold forecast

Article Summary Cincinnati opened a warming center on Martin Luther King Jr. Day as dangerously cold temperatures and near-zero wind chills affected the region. The Cincinnati warming center operated at the St. Anthony Center in Over-the-Rhine from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., offering meals, transportation, clothing, and support services. Additional recreation centers served as warming…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 19, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati executive session fuels secret settlement concerns over Hinton case

Cincinnati City Council members recently met behind closed doors on after claims surfaced. The city was negotiating what the Cincinnati Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) described as a “secret settlement” in the high-profile “Ryan Hinton case.” The executive session lasted more than two hours on Monday, January 12. However, no details were released afterward by…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 13, 20260Comments

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U.S. House approves Cincinnati police camera and mental health funding

The Cincinnati police camera funding measure advanced in the U.S. House of Representatives this week. It sends more than $1 million in federal dollars to bolster local public safety efforts. The funding would enhance camera technology used by the Cincinnati Police Department. Additionally, it will expand mental health and crisis response services, according to…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 13, 20260Comments

Exterior view of Cincinnati City Hall where council members are reviewing the 2026 income tax proposal.

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Cincinnati income tax proposal, city manager review shape new council term

Cincinnati income tax is now a major focus for Mayor Aftab Pureval and the newly sworn-in City Council as they enter the first weeks of 2026. At his Jan. 6 inauguration, Pureval announced he plans to propose an income tax increase. It is designed to boost public safety and fund affordable housing and anti-poverty…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 13, 20260Comments

Demonstrators holding signs reading "Justice for Renee" during ICE shooting protests in downtown Cincinnati.

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Cincinnati joins ICE shooting protests demanding justice for Renee Good

ICE shooting protests erupted in downtown Cincinnati on Thursday as demonstrators gathered to demand accountability for the death of Renee Good. Local activists organized the ICE shooting protests to call for immediate justice and significant changes to federal law enforcement practices. According to local reports, dozens of residents braved the cold weather to march near…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 9, 20260Comments

Cincinnati Council member Seth Walsh smiles outdoors in a neighborhood setting during his Seth Walsh run for Ohio State Treasurer.

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Cincinnati Council member Seth Walsh announces run for state treasurer

Cincinnati City Council member Seth Walsh officially announced his bid for Ohio state treasurer on Thursday. He enters the statewide race as the first declared Democrat. The announcement comes just a day after Walsh was sworn in for his second full term on Cincinnati’s City Council. This signals his intention to shift from local…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 8, 20260Comments

Stack of coins with wooden blocks spelling TAX and an upward arrow, representing the proposed Cincinnati income tax increase for public safety funding.

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Cincinnati income tax increase proposed to address public safety

Mayor Aftab Pureval has officially proposed a Cincinnati income tax increase to address a looming budget deficit. This will also fund critical public safety initiatives. City leaders warn that without the income tax increase, the city faces drastic cuts to services. This is because federal pandemic relief funds expire this year. In his second inaugural…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 8, 20260Comments

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Nonprofits launch new gun violence prevention program for Cincinnati schools

Gun violence prevention efforts in the Queen City are expanding directly into classrooms this week. A coalition of local nonprofits has announced a comprehensive gun violence prevention program. The program is designed to equip Cincinnati students with conflict resolution strategies and safety training. New initiative targets school safety According to a report by WCPO 9,…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 7, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati weekly weather brings warming trend and late rain

Unseasonably warm temperatures define the Cincinnati weekly weather outlook for early January. Residents can expect a break from the winter chill as the Cincinnati weekly weather forecast predicts highs nearing 60 degrees. Residents of the Queen City are in for a surprising reprieve from winter’s bite this week. The latest forecast shows a distinct warming…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 7, 20260Comments

A person sitting on a bed with their head in their hands, conveying distress or frustration, used to illustrate the impact of the vandalism at JD Vance's East Walnut Hills home.

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Defense attorneys argue mental health crisis sparked JD Vance home incident

The lawyer representing the man charged with hammering Vice President JD Vance’s Cincinnati home stated in court Tuesday morning. The suspect acted due to mental health problems rather than political motives. A Hamilton County judge set bond Tuesday for the 26-year-old man accused of damaging Vice President JD Vance’s home in East Walnut Hills. This…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 6, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati warming center opens on MLK Day amid dangerously cold forecast

Cincinnati executive session fuels secret settlement concerns over Hinton case

U.S. House approves Cincinnati police camera and mental health funding

Cincinnati income tax proposal, city manager review shape new council term

Cincinnati Council member Seth Walsh announces run for state treasurer

Cincinnati income tax increase proposed to address public safety

Nonprofits launch new gun violence prevention program for Cincinnati schools

Cincinnati weekly weather brings warming trend and late rain

Defense attorneys argue mental health crisis sparked JD Vance home incident

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