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Thomas Massie standing in front of a montage featuring the U.S. Capitol, American flags, and the Cincinnati skyline during the Kentucky GOP primary fight.

Opinion Politics

Massie Primary Becomes a Test of Grassroots Politics & Outside Spending

The Thomas Massie primary has become one of the strangest and most expensive Republican congressional fights in the country. More than $25 million has already poured into Kentucky’s 4th District race. The Thomas Massie primary, according to ad tracking data cited by Axios, makes it the most expensive House primary in U.S. history. Much of…

ByChristina HolbrookMay 13, 20260Comments

Community News Politics

Cincinnati Affordable Housing Debate Grows in OTR

Cincinnati officials scheduled a virtual community engagement meeting. This one is for May 20 to discuss the proposed use of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds for the Wesley Baymiller affordable housing redevelopment project near 70 E. McMicken Ave. The proposal includes up to $1.85 million in direct financial assistance tied to the Downtown/OTR East TIF…

ByAdam KoehlerMay 10, 20260Comments

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…

BySignal 99April 23, 20260Comments

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

News

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

News Opinion Politics

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

News Politics

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

News

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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Massie Primary Becomes a Test of Grassroots Politics & Outside Spending

Cincinnati Affordable Housing Debate Grows in OTR

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

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