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Is Cincinnati too conservative with its budget?

Cincinnati officials and residents are debating whether the city’s approach to budgeting errs on the side of excessive caution. Alternatively, it may be a prudent fiscal strategy for a conservative budget. At the center of the discussion on Cincinnati's budget are the conservative principles guiding the city’s reserve policy. The debate involves how much money…

ByNina OliverioDecember 17, 20250Comments

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Community News

Why do street repair funds remain unspent as Cincinnati roads deteriorate?

Cincinnati’s street repair budget remains a point of contention as residents continue to dodge potholes, cracked pavement, and unsafe road conditions. While the city has allocated millions toward infrastructure, a combination of inflation, staffing shortages, and procedural delays has slowed the visible pace of major resurfacing. The gap between approved budgets and completed roads…

ByNina OliverioDecember 15, 20250Comments

News Sports

Hamilton County approves Paycor Stadium funding for major upgrades

Hamilton County commissioners now approve Paycor Stadium funding. Paycor Stadium funding aims to modernize the Bengals' facilities and benefit regional events. Hamilton County commissioners have officially approved more than $200 million in Paycor Stadium funding. This will begin a new phase of comprehensive upgrades at the home of the Cincinnati Bengals. The decision follows a broader…

ByNina OliverioDecember 12, 20250Comments

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Community News

What to know about Cincinnati’s 2025 public safety overhaul: curfews, funding, and lawsuits

Cincinnati public safety remains at the forefront of local government debate as the city implements policy changes, expanded funding and curfew revisions to address community concerns. Cincinnati public safety reforms have triggered a mix of responses from residents, council members and advocacy groups as officials work to balance enforcement, prevention and civil liberties in…

ByNina OliverioDecember 11, 20250Comments

News

Cincinnati settlement approved in $8.1M deal with 2020 protesters

Cincinnati settlement moves forward as city leaders approve an $8.1 million agreement with protesters arrested during the 2020 demonstrations. The Cincinnati settlement highlights a major legal conclusion to one of the city’s most scrutinized civil rights cases in recent years. City officials approved the settlement after months of negotiations with lawyers representing 479 people arrested…

ByNina OliverioDecember 11, 20250Comments

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Will Hamilton County fund a wrongful conviction unit? Dec. 18 vote decides

The proposal for a conviction integrity unit is gaining momentum in Hamilton County. Local leaders say the unit could reshape how the county handles wrongful conviction claims. Hamilton County’s proposed conviction integrity unit (CIU) has become one of the most closely watched criminal-justice developments of the year, as Prosecutor Connie Pillich pushes for a dedicated…

ByNina OliverioDecember 10, 20250Comments

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Community News

Ohio drones first responders: Cincinnati among early adopters of technology

Ohio is rolling out a first-in-the-nation statewide pilot for drones as first responders. The program helps police, fire, and EMS crews assess emergencies more quickly and safely, improving situational awareness before ground units arrive. What is the Ohio Drones First Responders program? The Drones for First Responders (DFR) pilot, approved under Ohio House Bill…

ByNina OliverioDecember 5, 20250Comments

News Tips

Cincinnati residents face lingering snow and icy conditions as cold snap continues

Residents across the Greater Cincinnati area woke up to a winter landscape on Thursday, December 4, as freezing temperatures kept a significant layer of snow firmly in place. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), temperatures are currently hovering around 30°F (-1°C) under largely cloudy skies. While forecasters note there is a chance for light…

ByNina OliverioDecember 4, 20250Comments

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Community News

Cincinnati rental housing tool launches to expand access for renters

Cincinnati rental housing search expands with the launch of a new city-backed website. The Cincinnati rental housing platform aims to improve access to affordable and available units across the city. The City of Cincinnati has launched a new website designed to make it easier for residents to find available apartments, subsidized units, and affordable housing…

ByNina OliverioDecember 3, 20250Comments

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News

1 dead in Thanksgiving-morning crash in Price Hill; suspect remains at large

A fatal collision early Thursday morning in the Price Hill neighborhood has left one person dead, and police are still searching for the driver who fled the scene. According to the reports of FOX19 and WCPO, the crash occurred around 1:19 a.m. at 4029 West 8th Street, when a 2010 Ford Escape traveling…

ByNina OliverioNovember 27, 20250Comments

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Is Cincinnati too conservative with its budget?

Why do street repair funds remain unspent as Cincinnati roads deteriorate?

Hamilton County approves Paycor Stadium funding for major upgrades

What to know about Cincinnati’s 2025 public safety overhaul: curfews, funding, and lawsuits

Cincinnati settlement approved in $8.1M deal with 2020 protesters

Will Hamilton County fund a wrongful conviction unit? Dec. 18 vote decides

Ohio drones first responders: Cincinnati among early adopters of technology

Cincinnati residents face lingering snow and icy conditions as cold snap continues

Cincinnati rental housing tool launches to expand access for renters

1 dead in Thanksgiving-morning crash in Price Hill; suspect remains at large

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