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Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge Still on Paid Leave. Will City Charter Block Firing?

Nearly six months after being placed on paid leave following a series of high-profile downtown incidents, Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge remains in limbo. She met with City Manager Sheryl Long in a closed-door hearing as the city weighs its next move. But whether she returns or is removed may come down to more than…

ByAdam KoehlerApril 11, 20260Comments

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I-75 closure set for weekend in Cincinnati amid major construction work

A full shutdown of Interstate 75 in Cincinnati is scheduled for the weekend, bringing significant traffic changes across the region. Transportation officials confirmed the closure will allow construction crews to complete work that cannot be safely done with live traffic. The impacted stretch runs through a critical corridor near downtown, one of the busiest freight…

ByNina OliverioApril 10, 20260Comments

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Planned Parenthood fire under investigation after late-night blaze in Cincinnati

Authorities are investigating a fire that broke out at a Planned Parenthood facility in Cincinnati’s Mt. Auburn neighborhood late Thursday night. Emergency crews responded to the building on Auburn Avenue around 11 p.m., according to multiple local reports. Firefighters were able to bring the blaze under control within a short time. No staff or patients…

ByNina OliverioApril 10, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati meth supplier sentenced to 10 years in federal prison

A Cincinnati man will spend the next 10 years in federal prison after authorities identified him as a key source of methamphetamine for local dealers. Federal prosecutors said the Cincinnati meth supplier played a central role in distributing large quantities of illegal drugs across the region. The case reflects a broader push by law enforcement…

ByNina OliverioApril 8, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati leaders propose strict penalties after March street takeovers

City officials want to stop Cincinnati street takeovers with severe financial consequences. By holding vehicles for six months, leaders hope to end Cincinnati street takeovers entirely. Cincinnati City Council wants aggressive action against illegal driving events. Local leaders are incredibly tired of the dangerous stunts on city roads. They are now considering heavy civil fines…

ByNina OliverioApril 7, 20260Comments

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Man fires at teens in Green Township after prank, police say

A man in Green Township faces multiple felony charges after authorities say he fired a handgun at juveniles who knocked on his door and ran away as part of a prank. The incident happened in early April 2026 on Starvue Drive, a residential area west of Cincinnati. According to reports from regional outlets, the teens…

ByNina OliverioApril 6, 20260Comments

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CBP peptide seizure halts massive smuggling scheme in Cincinnati

CBP peptide seizure exposes large-scale smuggling operation at Cincinnati hub The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Cincinnati reveal thousands of unapproved drug shipments entering the U.S. In a press release, the CBP said that the peptide seizure involved more than 5,000 packages containing unregulated peptides, many tied to…

ByNina OliverioApril 3, 20260Comments

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Suspended Cincinnati ICE supervisor admits to false statements amid domestic abuse investigation

A suspended Cincinnati ICE supervisor faces up to five years in federal prison after accepting a plea deal. This was the result after he admitted to lying to federal investigators during an ongoing domestic violence probe. On Wednesday, April 1, 2026, a suspended Cincinnati ICE supervisor accepted a plea deal in U.S. District Court. Samuel…

ByNina OliverioApril 2, 20260Comments

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City Fire Department faces $8M in cuts amid nearly $30M Cincinnati budget deficit

Local public safety agencies are navigating severe financial pressures caused by a growing Cincinnati budget deficit. The budget deficit projections have prompted city officials to mandate widespread spending reductions. City leaders urgently need solutions to close a projected $30 million Cincinnati budget deficit this upcoming fiscal year. This massive budget deficit has forced officials to…

ByNina OliverioApril 2, 20260Comments

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Controversial Downtown brawl case dismissed against Alex Tchervinski

The controversial downtown brawl case officially came to an unexpected end this Tuesday morning. A local judge dismissed the downtown brawl case after crucial witnesses failed to appear. Prosecutors dropped all charges against Alex Tchervinski. WLWT reported the swift dismissal on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. The sudden conclusion of this downtown brawl case surprised many…

ByNina OliverioApril 2, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge Still on Paid Leave. Will City Charter Block Firing?

I-75 closure set for weekend in Cincinnati amid major construction work

Planned Parenthood fire under investigation after late-night blaze in Cincinnati

Cincinnati meth supplier sentenced to 10 years in federal prison

Cincinnati leaders propose strict penalties after March street takeovers

Man fires at teens in Green Township after prank, police say

CBP peptide seizure halts massive smuggling scheme in Cincinnati

Suspended Cincinnati ICE supervisor admits to false statements amid domestic abuse investigation

City Fire Department faces $8M in cuts amid nearly $30M Cincinnati budget deficit

Controversial Downtown brawl case dismissed against Alex Tchervinski

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