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Cincinnati targets toxic lead water lines with new $45 million infrastructure package

The city council has prioritized the immediate removal of dangerous lead water lines across Cincinnati neighborhoods. Replacing these aging lead water lines will protect public health and improve overall water system reliability. Cincinnati leaders are taking aggressive action to replace lead water lines and modernize local infrastructure. Removing lead water lines is the primary focus…

ByNina OliverioJune 29, 20260Comments

Voters walk into a polling location during the 2026 Kentucky primary election as local and federal races draw attention across the Commonwealth.

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Kentucky Primary Election 2026 Reveals Growing Divides Across the Commonwealth

Kentucky Primary Election Puts Local Concerns Front and Center Today’s ballot includes city council races, county offices, judicial seats, state legislative contests, and several closely watched federal primaries. Turnout is expected to remain relatively low, likely somewhere in the low-to-mid 20% range statewide for the Kentucky primary election. That matters because low-turnout primaries usually reward…

ByAdam KoehlerMay 19, 20260Comments

Residents walk into Fort Thomas City Building ahead of the 2026 Fort Thomas City Council primary election in Northern Kentucky.

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Fort Thomas City Council Race Draws Record 15 Candidates Ahead of Tuesday Vote

The unusually large field reflects growing tension inside Fort Thomas. Development, residential zoning preservation, infrastructure demands, and the future direction of one of Northern Kentucky’s most sought-after river cities. For many voters, this election is less about party labels and more about what kind of growth Fort Thomas wants over the next decade. The decisions…

ByAdam KoehlerMay 19, 20260Comments

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Parking lot security: Mayor delays vote amid cost concerns

City leaders paused action on new regulations aimed at improving safety in public parking areas. Mayor Aftab Pureval delayed a scheduled vote to allow more time for revisions and stakeholder input. The proposal would require operators of parking lots and garages to adopt stronger safety measures. These include surveillance cameras, improved lighting, and in some…

ByNina OliverioMay 4, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati street penalties advance after large takeover arrests

Cincinnati street penalties are moving forward after city leaders approved on Wednesday, a motion to address illegal takeover events. City officials took action this week after a large street takeover drew widespread attention and strained law enforcement resources. The move follows a March event that resulted in nearly 50 arrests and multiple vehicle impoundments. The city…

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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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

Close-up of a Cincinnati Police patrol cruiser parked on a city street, representing the department currently evaluating proposed police budget cuts.

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Interim chief warns Cincinnati Police budget cuts could force officer layoffs

City officials face difficult decisions as proposed police budget cuts threaten municipal public safety efforts. Interim Chief Adam Hennie presented the initial police budget cuts to the City Council this week. Interim Cincinnati Police Chief Adam Hennie presented $6.6 million in police budget cuts during a Monday committee meeting. These proposed reductions arrive as city…

ByNina OliverioMarch 31, 20260Comments

The red sandstone facade and clock tower of Cincinnati City Hall under a clear sky.

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Cincinnati council advances music venue plan amid heated debate

The City Council advanced plans for a Cincinnati music venue. They voted Wednesday on a resolution that could direct $8 million in public funds toward a $160 million project. The measure is aimed at helping build the new Farmer Music Center at the former Coney Island site. It passed in a divided 5–4 vote. Moreover,…

ByNina OliverioMarch 19, 20260Comments

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Councilmember pushes stronger street takeover penalties after chaotic weekend

Councilmember renews call for tougher street takeover penalties after mass arrests. Street takeover penalties are at the center of a renewed push by a Cincinnati City Council member this week. This comes after a chaotic weekend of illegal driving events that ended in dozens of arrests and scores of impounded vehicles. Mark Jeffreys, a councilmember,…

ByNina OliverioMarch 17, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati targets toxic lead water lines with new $45 million infrastructure package

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Fort Thomas City Council Race Draws Record 15 Candidates Ahead of Tuesday Vote

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Cincinnati street penalties advance after large takeover arrests

Cincinnati leaders propose strict penalties after March street takeovers

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

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Cincinnati council advances music venue plan amid heated debate

Councilmember pushes stronger street takeover penalties after chaotic weekend

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