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Police stop disparities report sparks debate over racial bias claims in Cincinnati

A new report examining Cincinnati police stop data has reignited discussions about racial equity in law enforcement. The study, conducted by Campaign Zero and based on Cincinnati Police Department contact card records, found that Black residents were stopped at significantly higher rates than white residents over a period spanning more than a decade. The findings…

ByNina Oliverio7 hours ago0Comments

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Police stops report prompts response from Cincinnati leaders

Cincinnati officials are reviewing a new analysis that alleges significant racial disparities in police stops across the city. The report, released by Campaign Zero, examined police contact card data collected between 2009 and 2025. According to the organization, Black residents were stopped at disproportionately higher rates than White residents during the period studied. The findings…

ByNina Oliverio1 day ago0Comments

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The Banks redevelopment clears major hurdle as Cincinnati City Council approves riverfront vision

Cincinnati City Council has unanimously approved an updated urban design plan that could transform the final undeveloped portions of The Banks into a mixed-use district featuring housing, retail, hospitality, and expanded public spaces. The approval clears a major planning hurdle for a redevelopment effort estimated to cost between $750 million and $800 million. The project…

ByNina Oliverio2 days ago0Comments

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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 Koehler5 days ago0Comments

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Air quality alert issued across Greater Cincinnati as ozone levels rise

Residents across Greater Cincinnati faced an air quality advisory on Thursday after regional environmental officials forecast elevated ozone concentrations during warm and sunny conditions. The advisory covered several counties in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana and remained in effect from midnight Thursday through midnight Thursday night. The warning came from the Southwest Ohio Air Quality Agency,…

ByNina OliverioJune 4, 20260Comments

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Rent Theft Property Managers: Is This Common in Cincinnati?

Two Property Managers Indicted in 14 Days: What It Reveals About Cincinnati's Housing Oversight Cincinnati's housing debate usually focuses on supply. These cases reveal another challenge: whether tenants can trust the systems already in place. This is especially concerning in light of recent rent theft incidents. Bridgette Morris stole roughly $40,000 from Wallick Communities properties…

ByAdam KoehlerMay 30, 20260Comments

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$25M needed to cap Fort Washington Way, city leaders say

Cincinnati and Hamilton County officials are renewing efforts to transform a long-discussed vision into reality by building deck caps over Fort Washington Way. The proposal would create new land above Interstate 71 and U.S. Route 50 between downtown and the riverfront. Local leaders say the project could improve walkability, create green space, and support additional…

ByNina OliverioMay 27, 20260Comments

A wooden gavel resting on a lease agreement and financial documents, representing the legal sentencing of a former CMHA manager for rent theft in Cincinnati.

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Former CMHA manager jailed after rent theft charges in Cincinnati

Dion Crockett, former Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) manager, now faces felony charges after investigators accused him of stealing tenants’ rent payments at a Cincinnati housing complex. The case centers on allegations that residents at The Evanston apartment complex paid rent that never reached their accounts, triggering eviction threats and lawsuits. The arrest of Crockett…

ByNina OliverioMay 25, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Metro to offer free Metro rides for May 5 primary election

Cincinnati voters can rely on free Metro rides to safely reach their local polling stations. By eliminating fare barriers, these free Metro rides ensure greater civic participation across Hamilton County. Cincinnati voters can easily access the polls this year thanks to free Metro rides. The Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority officially authorized these free Metro…

ByNina OliverioApril 28, 20260Comments

Stacks of cash and a plaque for a $3.4 million Cincinnati violent crime reduction grant in front of a city skyline and crime analysis map.

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Ohio violent crime funding distributes $3.4M, with $403K to Greater Cincinnati

Ohio violent crime funding will distribute $3.4 million to law enforcement agencies across the state. Ohio officials announced a new round of grants aimed at reducing violent crime through targeted enforcement and prevention strategies. Governor Mike DeWine said the funding supports local agencies working to address crime trends and improve public safety outcomes. The grants…

ByNina OliverioApril 17, 20260Comments

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Police stop disparities report sparks debate over racial bias claims in Cincinnati

Police stops report prompts response from Cincinnati leaders

The Banks redevelopment clears major hurdle as Cincinnati City Council approves riverfront vision

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

Air quality alert issued across Greater Cincinnati as ozone levels rise

Rent Theft Property Managers: Is This Common in Cincinnati?

$25M needed to cap Fort Washington Way, city leaders say

Former CMHA manager jailed after rent theft charges in Cincinnati

Cincinnati Metro to offer free Metro rides for May 5 primary election

Ohio violent crime funding distributes $3.4M, with $403K to Greater Cincinnati

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