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Cincinnati ICE supervisor faces charges after strangling allegations

A Cincinnati ICE supervisor remains in custody after being arrested for allegedly strangling his girlfriend during a violent dispute. Samuel Saxon, who serves as an assistant field office director for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), faces multiple felony counts in Hamilton County. Additionally, there is a new federal indictment. Details of the strangling allegations According…

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Will Hamilton County fund a wrongful conviction unit? Dec. 18 vote decides

The proposal for a conviction integrity unit is gaining momentum in Hamilton County. Local leaders say the unit could reshape how the county handles wrongful conviction claims. Hamilton County’s proposed conviction integrity unit (CIU) has become one of the most closely watched criminal-justice developments of the year, as Prosecutor Connie Pillich pushes for a dedicated…

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George Floyd protest settlement heads to final Cincinnati vote

The George Floyd protest settlement faces its final hurdle as Cincinnati leaders prepare for a decisive vote. Cincinnati officials say the George Floyd protest settlement represents a significant step toward resolving claims from the 2020 demonstrations. The Cincinnati City Council will vote tomorrow on an $8.1 million class-action agreement, marking a significant step towards resolving…

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‘Together, Forever’: 5 siblings find permanent home just in time for Thanksgiving

In a heartwarming conclusion to a journey that began over a year ago, five siblings who captured the hearts of the Greater Cincinnati community have officially found their "forever family."  On Wednesday, the eve of Thanksgiving, the children’s long-held wish to stay together was granted inside a packed Hamilton County Probate Courtroom. The emotional…

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3 hospitalized after shooting outside Over-the‑Rhine Bar, neighbors demand action

Three people were shot and hospitalized early Sunday morning, November 23, in the Over-the-Rhine (OTR) neighborhood near the bar Privee on Elm, police said. The Over-the-Rhine shooting highlights ongoing concerns. WCPO reported that, according to the Cincinnati Police Department (CPD), officers responded just before 1:30 a.m. to a ShotSpotter alert in the 1900 block of…

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Banks Redevelopment Plan Update Seeks Finish Line for Riverfront Lots

City and county officials are presenting a draft plan for The Banks redevelopment centered on five underused parcels. The updated vision for the Banks redevelopment aims to complete the riverfront district through coordinated, mixed‑use infill. Perkins & Will and MKSK are the lead design firms selected to reimagine the remaining Banks parcels. They aim to…

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Ohio Launches New “Find My District” Tool Ahead of 2026 Elections

Ohioans can now look up redistricting of their newly assigned congressional, statehouse, and state senate districts with a street-level interactive map created by the Ohio Secretary of State’s Office. The redistricting tool — unveiled this week by Secretary Frank LaRose — allows residents to search by address and instantly see which districts they fall into…

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