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Close-up of Teresa Theetge with a tense expression, wearing a black blazer and white blouse against a dark background following her firing as Cincinnati police chief

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Cincinnati Police Chief Fired — And the Way It Happened Is What’s Setting People Off

So there it is. The Cincinnati police chief firing is now official. City Manager Sheryl Long put it in writing and sent it out to the entire department. The email City Manager Sheryl Long sent to the Cincinnati Police Department announcing the immediate termination of Chief Teresa Theetge after months of investigation and leave. Chief Teresa…

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POAH Communities Range Rover in Cincinnati raising questions about nonprofit housing spending

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Cincinnati Gave $1M to a Troubled Housing “Nonprofit” — Then a Branded Range Rover Showed Up

What a concerned citizen on OTR saw today Around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, a photo taken in Walnut Hills started making the rounds. It shows a white Range Rover with POAH branding on it — a clean, high-end SUV tied to a nonprofit currently under heavy scrutiny from tenants and the city. On its own, it’s…

ByAdam KoehlerApril 21, 20260Comments

Politics

Who Really Runs Cincinnati? Inside the Power Behind City Hall Decisions

Cincinnati has a mayor. It has a city council. It has a city manager. But if you are trying to understand how decisions actually get made, those titles only get you part of the way there. Because in practice, Cincinnati is not run by a single office. A system shapes it. Who Runs Cincinnati on Paper…

ByAdam KoehlerApril 11, 20260Comments

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Supreme Court break reopens path for pardoned ex-Cincinnati councilman

The U.S. Supreme Court issued an order in April 2026 that gives former Cincinnati City Council member P.G. Sittenfeld a renewed legal opportunity. The justices vacated a lower court ruling that had upheld his conviction and sent the case back for further review. The move follows a 2025 presidential pardon granted by Donald Trump. While…

ByNina OliverioApril 6, 20260Comments

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What the Theetge Report Reveals About CPD Leadership in Cincinnati

The Theetge report does more than evaluate a police chief. It exposes how leadership, politics, and internal systems collide inside the Cincinnati Police Department. The findings are direct, but the implications are harder to pin down. The Theetge report brings new context to these discussions. For readers who want to compare perspectives directly, my original analysis…

ByTodd ZinserApril 2, 20260Comments

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Hamilton County voters face new polling locations and congressional districts this May

Hamilton County voters must prepare for significant changes ahead of the upcoming May 5 primary election. Officials encourage Hamilton County voters to check their mailboxes for updated election information right away. Many residents will vote at entirely different locations this spring. The Hamilton County Board of Elections recently consolidated several local precincts. Officials made this…

ByNina OliverioApril 1, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati budget hearings conclude first phase of FY 2027 planning

Cincinnati budget hearings for the upcoming FY 2027 municipal budget have concluded their initial public input phase. The hearings brought residents, nonprofit leaders, and city officials together to discuss priorities before the next stage of budget development. City Council held several public forums in March to collect feedback on how Cincinnati should allocate funding for…

ByNina OliverioMarch 16, 20260Comments

A magnifying glass examines a stack of money labeled "Cincinnati City Manager Salary: $329,241" against the backdrop of the Cincinnati skyline and the John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge.

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Cincinnati city manager salary draws scrutiny as pay reaches $329K

The Cincinnati city manager salary has come under renewed public scrutiny after city records confirmed the top administrative position earns more than $329,000 annually. The debate follows the recent performance review of Cincinnati’s top executive administrator, a role responsible for overseeing daily city operations, managing thousands of employees, and implementing policies approved by elected officials. …

ByNina OliverioMarch 12, 20260Comments

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Trump’s Cincinnati visit highlights plan to lower prescription drug prices

President Donald Trump is scheduled to travel to the Greater Cincinnati area on Wednesday, March 11. This trip is part of a White House effort to highlight policies focused on reducing prescription drug costs for American patients. According to multiple media reports, the president will visit a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. He will also speak about…

ByNina OliverioMarch 9, 20260Comments

Politics

Ohio Ranked Choice Voting Ban: What It Means for Cincinnati

Ranked choice voting is no longer a theoretical reform debate in Ohio. This week, the Ohio House joined the Senate in passing Senate Bill 63, which would prohibit ranked choice voting in all state and local elections. The legislation now heads to Governor Mike DeWine for consideration. Ranked Choice Voting has been a topic of…

ByAdam KoehlerFebruary 26, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Police Chief Fired — And the Way It Happened Is What’s Setting People Off

Cincinnati Gave $1M to a Troubled Housing “Nonprofit” — Then a Branded Range Rover Showed Up

Who Really Runs Cincinnati? Inside the Power Behind City Hall Decisions

Supreme Court break reopens path for pardoned ex-Cincinnati councilman

What the Theetge Report Reveals About CPD Leadership in Cincinnati

Hamilton County voters face new polling locations and congressional districts this May

Cincinnati budget hearings conclude first phase of FY 2027 planning

Cincinnati city manager salary draws scrutiny as pay reaches $329K

Trump’s Cincinnati visit highlights plan to lower prescription drug prices

Ohio Ranked Choice Voting Ban: What It Means for Cincinnati

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