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Cincinnati Winter Health and Cold Temperatures

Winter in southwest Ohio has a personality of its own. Cincinnati sits in a large river valley, which means temperatures can shift quickly. One week brings sunshine and flurries over the Ohio River. The next brings freezing rain, sharp wind, and long stretches of gray skies. These changing conditions can have a big impact on…

ByBrett HarnettFebruary 11, 20260Comments

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Learning and safety threat leads evacuation at Cincinnati middle school

Article Summary A Cincinnati middle school was evacuated after receiving a bomb threat by phone, prompting swift emergency action. Bridgetown Middle School in Green Township moved students and staff to safety while police and fire crews conducted a thorough search with K-9 units. No explosive device was found, and all were reported safe. Students were…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 21, 20260Comments

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Oregon Begins Cleanup of 800,000 Inactive Voters as Ohio Maintains Ongoing Roll Reviews

Article Summary Oregon election officials announced they will begin removing hundreds of thousands of inactive voter registrations after pausing routine maintenance for several years. Although state officials say inactive voters did not receive ballots, the backlog has drawn legal and political scrutiny. By contrast, Ohio says it conducts continuous voter-roll maintenance using federal databases. Ohio…

ByAdam KoehlerJanuary 15, 20260Comments

White House in Washington, D.C., as federal sanctuary policy funding changes are announced

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Cincinnati Unlikely to Face Funding Cuts Under Federal Sanctuary Policy Announced by Trump

Article Summary President Donald Trump said the federal government will halt funding to states with sanctuary cities starting February 1. The sanctuary policy funding proposal targets states rather than individual cities and could affect major federal aid programs. Cincinnati and Ohio are not expected to be impacted based on current classifications and enforcement practices. Federal…

ByAdam KoehlerJanuary 14, 20260Comments

Dr. Amy Acton (left) and David Pepper (right) featured in coverage of the 2026 Ohio Governor's race.

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Former Health Director Dr. Amy Acton selects David Pepper for Acton-Pepper ticket

Dr. Amy Acton, who is running for Ohio governor, has officially announced David Pepper as her running mate for Lieutenant Governor. Pepper is a former Hamilton County Commissioner and Cincinnati City Council member, as well as the former chair of the Ohio Democratic Party. The Acton-Pepper ticket promises a renewed focus on public health and…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 7, 20260Comments

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Glendale woman arrested after police chase ends in Paycor Stadium crash

A high-speed pursuit on Saturday afternoon ended in a Paycor Stadium crash. Diana Kramer, 55, faces multiple charges following the crash that closed lanes on I-75. A Glendale woman is in police custody after leading officers on a high-speed chase through Hamilton County. The chase concluded with a collision near the downtown riverfront. The incident began…

ByNina OliverioDecember 29, 20250Comments

Police cruiser lights flashing blue and red behind yellow do not cross tape at night, illustrating a shooting investigation in Cincinnati's West End.

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Suspect arrested following Christmas morning West End shooting

The Cincinnati Police Department (CPD) confirm a man is in custody connected to the West End shooting that injured a mother and two children. The West End shooting occurred early Christmas morning, leaving the community shaken but thankful the victims are stable. Cincinnati police have arrested a man in connection with the gun violence that…

ByNina OliverioDecember 26, 20250Comments

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Commissioners approve $1.3 B Hamilton County budget for 2026

Hamilton County commissioners recently finalized a major fiscal plan for the upcoming year. The approved Hamilton County budget includes critical funding for public safety and local infrastructure. The Hamilton County Board of Commissioners officially approved a $1.3 billion total spending plan for the 2026 fiscal year this week. This comprehensive Hamilton County budget addresses rising…

ByNina OliverioDecember 20, 20250Comments

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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…

ByNina OliverioDecember 19, 20250Comments

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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…

ByNina OliverioDecember 10, 20250Comments

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Cincinnati Winter Health and Cold Temperatures

Learning and safety threat leads evacuation at Cincinnati middle school

Oregon Begins Cleanup of 800,000 Inactive Voters as Ohio Maintains Ongoing Roll Reviews

Cincinnati Unlikely to Face Funding Cuts Under Federal Sanctuary Policy Announced by Trump

Former Health Director Dr. Amy Acton selects David Pepper for Acton-Pepper ticket

Glendale woman arrested after police chase ends in Paycor Stadium crash

Suspect arrested following Christmas morning West End shooting

Commissioners approve $1.3 B Hamilton County budget for 2026

Cincinnati ICE supervisor faces charges after strangling allegations

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

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