Scattered wooden letter tiles on a table spelling out words like FRAUD, NONPROFIT, TRUST, and LIES, representing concerns over nonprofit fraud and transparency in Cincinnati

Nonprofit Fraud Exposed: Minnesota’s Billion-Dollar Scandals, Ohio Indictments, and Rising Risks in Cincinnati

In an era where taxpayer dollars fund essential social services, nonprofit fraud scandals are shaking public trust across the Midwest. This includes potential concerns about nonprofit fraud in Cincinnati. From Minnesota's Feeding Our Future scheme—described as the largest COVID-19 fraud case in U.S. history—to emerging indictments in Ohio, these stories reveal systemic vulnerabilities in government-funded…

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Skateboarder performing a mid-air trick over a ramp that will be soon be seen at Camp Washington Skate Park in Cincinnati under a cloudy sky.

Funding has been secured for the new Camp Washington skate park opening in 2026

Funding is fully secured for the long-awaited Camp Washington skate park in Cincinnati, marking a major milestone for the neighborhood. The project remains on schedule for a Summer 2026 opening as construction preparations begin. For years, local skateboarders have advocated for a dedicated, municipally-owned facility within Cincinnati city limits. That vision is finally becoming a…

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Map showing the road closure on William Howard Taft Road and the designated detour route.

Traffic alert: Major closures set for William Howard Taft Road and Collins Ave starting Dec. 29

Drivers and residents in the East Walnut Hills and Columbia Parkway areas should prepare for significant traffic disruptions following the holidays. On Friday, the City Government of Cincinnati announced a series of road and sidewalk closures beginning the evening of Monday, December 29, and extending through the afternoon of Sunday, January 4, 2026.  The…

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Legionnaires’ outbreak

Ohio local health officials investigate Legionnaires’ outbreak at Christ Hospital

The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) has launched a formal investigation into a potential Legionnaires’ outbreak at The Christ Hospital in Mt. Auburn. Additional cases were identified in December 2025, ODH said. Officials confirmed that there are patients who recently developed the severe form of pneumonia during their stays at the facility. The Christ…

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A woman lying in bed covering her ears with her hands and a pillow, appearing distressed by a high-pitched noise.

Residents demand answers after high-pitched sounds disrupt Cincinnati neighborhoods

Cincinnati residents are reporting a series of mysterious high-pitched sounds that continue to disturb the peace in several historic neighborhoods.  Local officials have yet to identify the exact origin of these high-pitched sounds that wake families in the middle of the night. According to reports from the Cincinnati Police Department, dozens of noise complaints…

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A person holding a bright green suitcase, representing the deportation and departure of Mauritanian immigrants from Ohio.

Mauritanian immigrants face rising deportation risks in Ohio 

Mauritanian immigrants are facing heightened scrutiny as federal enforcement actions increase across Greater Cincinnati. The village of Lockland has become a focal point for the challenges surrounding Mauritanian immigrants and their legal status. Families across the region are bracing for a wave of removals that could dismantle years of community integration.  According to reports from…

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