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Fire forces 150 to evacuate from East Price Hill high rise

A large apartment building in Cincinnati’s East Price Hill neighborhood was evacuated early Wednesday after a fire filled portions of the structure with smoke, leading authorities to evacuate nearly 150 residents, while firefighters worked to contain the blaze. According to WLWT, the fire broke out at Queen’s Tower Apartments shortly after 2 a.m. on June…

ByNina OliverioJune 10, 20260Comments

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CPS budget cuts spark debate as Cincinnati school board nears deadline

The budget cuts of Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) dominate discussions as June deadline approaches. CPS budget cuts could reshape staffing, student services, and academic programs across the district next school year. The Cincinnati Public Schools Board of Education continues to debate major spending reductions as it works toward a legally required budget deadline at the…

ByNina OliverioJune 9, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati flood risk grows as city updates climate preparedness plans

As extreme weather events increase, assessing the flood risk in Cincinnati has become a top priority for local leaders. Understanding the true Cincinnati flood risk requires examining both historical data and future climate projections. Residents express increasing concern about local flooding as heavy rains frequently overwhelm neighborhood drainage systems. Recent studies highlight how climate change…

ByNina OliverioJune 8, 20260Comments

Opinion Politics

Cincinnati’s Climate Migrant Plan Reveals a Bigger Problem at City Hall

Cincinnati Wants to Prepare for Climate Migrants The City of Cincinnati recently released a Climate Migration Readiness Plan through its Office of Environment and Sustainability. WVXU reported that the plan was released on May 13 and considers how climate migration could shape Cincinnati by 2050. It also examines what the city can do now to…

ByAdam KoehlerJune 8, 20260Comments

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Child endangerment charges filed after Cincinnati father leaves kids in car

Child endangerment charges were filed after a Cincinnati-area father allegedly left two children alone in a vehicle while drinking inside a bar. The charges stem from an incident in Cheviot where police said two young children remained unattended in a car for hours. Authorities arrested a Cincinnati father after police said he left two children…

ByNina OliverioJune 8, 20260Comments

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Opinion Politics

Is Crime Down in Cincinnati? Or Have We Simply Stopped Reporting?

Cincinnati's latest crime statistics show improvement in several categories, and city leaders have pointed to those numbers as evidence that public safety is improving. The numbers may be accurate. The larger question is whether they tell the entire story. As reporting habits change, expectations shift, and frustrated residents leave, official crime statistics can begin drifting…

ByAdam KoehlerJune 6, 20260Comments

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Ohio fraud cases prompt charges, launch ‘FBI Most Wanted Fraudsters List’

Ohio fraud cases lead federal crackdown as FBI launches Most Wanted Fraudsters List. The fraud cases in Ohio announced this week involve more than $57 million in alleged fraud schemes. In addition, they include a new FBI effort to track major financial criminals. With this, federal and state officials unveiled a major enforcement action in…

ByNina OliverioJune 4, 20260Comments

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Study shows library worker abuse mirrors growing crisis in Cincinnati

A massive national study confirms that library worker abuse is reaching unprecedented levels across the country. Cincinnati employees are experiencing library worker abuse firsthand as daily incidents plague downtown branches. Understanding the scope of library worker abuse The nature of library work has fundamentally shifted over the last decade. Librarians once focused primarily on reference…

ByNina OliverioJune 2, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati budget hearings enter final stage as city tackles $30 million deficit

The City of Cincinnati is moving toward final approval of its next budget as officials attempt to eliminate a projected deficit approaching $30 million in the general fund. City Council held its final public hearing on June 1, giving residents one last opportunity to provide feedback before lawmakers begin making final decisions on spending levels…

ByNina OliverioJune 1, 20260Comments

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Pit bull attack case ends with prison sentence for Cincinnati father

The pit bull attack case that shocked Cincinnati has resulted in a prison sentence for a father whose 3-year-old daughter died after being mauled by two dogs in his apartment. This case led to criminal convictions and renewed debate over dangerous dog ownership. It also received widespread attention after details from a 911 call and…

ByNina OliverioMay 31, 20260Comments

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Fire forces 150 to evacuate from East Price Hill high rise

CPS budget cuts spark debate as Cincinnati school board nears deadline

Cincinnati flood risk grows as city updates climate preparedness plans

Cincinnati’s Climate Migrant Plan Reveals a Bigger Problem at City Hall

Child endangerment charges filed after Cincinnati father leaves kids in car

Is Crime Down in Cincinnati? Or Have We Simply Stopped Reporting?

Ohio fraud cases prompt charges, launch ‘FBI Most Wanted Fraudsters List’

Study shows library worker abuse mirrors growing crisis in Cincinnati

Cincinnati budget hearings enter final stage as city tackles $30 million deficit

Pit bull attack case ends with prison sentence for Cincinnati father

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