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Cincinnati climate migration plan prepares city for potential population growth

Cincinnati leaders are preparing for the possibility that climate change could bring more residents to the region in the coming decades. A new report from Axios highlighted the city’s efforts as officials plan for potential newcomers fleeing increasingly difficult conditions elsewhere. The issue has moved beyond speculation for Cincinnati officials. The city’s Office of Environment…

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Flock cameras face growing scrutiny across Greater Cincinnati

Flock cameras face growing scrutiny across Greater Cincinnati as communities reconsider automated license plate readers. The debate about it intensified after an Ohio city ended its program and a Kentucky officer faced charges over alleged database misuse. The controversy has expanded beyond questions about crime prevention and public safety. Officials and residents are now debating…

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Developer plans 192 workforce apartments in Cincinnati area

A Minneapolis-area multifamily real estate company is seeking to develop the apartment community as North College Hill continues to consider new housing options.  Residents have raised questions about the project’s density and potential traffic impacts.  The proposal comes as the suburb looks to attract new residents and expand its housing choices. The development would add…

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Allegiant adds new Cincinnati-Orlando route

Allegiant’s new Cincinnati-Orlando route will give Greater Cincinnati travelers another nonstop option to Central Florida. The Cincinnati-Orlando route will connect Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport with Orlando International Airport beginning in February 2027. Allegiant announced the new year-round service on Aug. 17 as part of a broader expansion that adds nine nonstop routes to its…

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Duke Energy outages leave more than 52,000 customers without power after Cincinnati storms

Outages continued Thursday as more than 52,000 customers remained without power after severe storms hit Greater Cincinnati. The outages included 43,387 customers in Greater Cincinnati and 9,073 in Northern Kentucky as of 5 a.m. Thursday. More than 171,000 customers have regained power since Tuesday’s destructive storms, according to Duke Energy. The company continues to assess…

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Duke Energy outages leave about 130,000 customers without power after Cincinnati storms

Severe storms moved through the Cincinnati area Tuesday afternoon and evening, leaving tens of thousands of homes and businesses without electricity.  At the peak of the event, outage reports exceeded 170,000 customers, according to local reports and community updates.  By Wednesday, Duke Energy reported that roughly 130,000 customers remained without power as crews continued restoration…

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Cincinnati severe weather threat may disrupt weekend events

Residents across Greater Cincinnati face another round of potentially dangerous weather as forecasters warn of heavy rain, thunderstorms, localized flooding, damaging winds, and a possible tornado threat this weekend.  The most significant weather is expected Saturday afternoon and evening, with additional rounds of rain and storms possible on Sunday.  Officials urge residents to monitor forecasts…

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