Monday, October 19, 2026

Cincinnati, US

72°F

A person holding a blue "I am a voter" sticker.

News

Monday is final day to register to vote in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana

The voter registration deadline for the Nov. 3 general election arrives Monday, Oct. 5, for voters in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. Residents who want to vote in the November election must register or update their voter information by their state’s deadline. Ohio voters face Oct. 5 deadline Ohio’s voter registration deadline is Monday, Oct.…

ByNina OliverioOctober 5, 20260Comments

Waymo Cincinnati autonomous vehicle driving on a downtown Cincinnati street during mapping

Business Community News

Waymo Cincinnati Mapping Begins as Region Eyes Driverless Rideshare

Updated Sept. 6, 2026: This article has been substantially expanded with additional reporting on independent safety data, Northern Kentucky's autonomous-vehicle law and what would have to happen before driverless service could launch in the region. This update also explores the latest developments surrounding Waymo Cincinnati and its potential impact on local transportation. Waymo Cincinnati Mapping Is…

ByAdam KoehlerSeptember 6, 20260Comments

Automated license plate reader camera mounted above a suburban roadway in Northern Kentucky as vehicles travel through the corridor at sunset.

Community News

Ohio License Plate Readers Face the Same Fight as Kentucky’s. Advocate Says It’s About Oversight.

For the second time in as many meetings, Kenton County leaders declined to vote this week on automated license plate cameras The same technology now fueling Ohio license plate reader debates just across the river. Kenton County Judge/Executive Kris Knochelmann made the announcement before public comment even began Tuesday. The fiscal court would not act…

ByAdam KoehlerJuly 15, 20260Comments

Parents walk with a child as the cost of raising a child rises across Cincinnati and the Midwest

Community News

The Cost of Raising a Child Jumps to Over $300k Nationwide

Rent and housing are squeezing everything else out for Midwest families. Is the average Cincinnati area family struggling? Raising a kid to 18 now costs an average of $303,418, according to LendingTree’s 2026 analysis. However, the cost of raising a child is more complicated than just a single figure. But that big number hides where…

ByDan O’KeeffeApril 22, 20260Comments

Business

Blue North: Empowering Northern Kentucky’s Startup Ecosystem

N estled in the vibrant community of Covington, KY, Blue North has emerged as a crucial player in fostering the growth of startups and small businesses across Northern Kentucky. Established with the mission of accelerating the region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, Blue North offers a suite of services, programs, and resources designed to support local innovators at…

ByCincinnati ExchangeSeptember 13, 20240Comments

Cincinnati’s Newsroom for the People.

Monday is final day to register to vote in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana

Waymo Cincinnati Mapping Begins as Region Eyes Driverless Rideshare

Ohio License Plate Readers Face the Same Fight as Kentucky’s. Advocate Says It’s About Oversight.

The Cost of Raising a Child Jumps to Over $300k Nationwide

Blue North: Empowering Northern Kentucky’s Startup Ecosystem

Newsletter

The Harsh New Reality of Cincinnati Creative Jobs

Comic-Con Bars AI-Generated Art After Artist Backlash

Monday is final day to register to vote in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana

Waymo Cincinnati Mapping Begins as Region Eyes Driverless Rideshare

Ohio License Plate Readers Face the Same Fight as Kentucky’s. Advocate Says It’s About Oversight.

The Cost of Raising a Child Jumps to Over $300k Nationwide

Blue North: Empowering Northern Kentucky’s Startup Ecosystem

Newsletter

The Harsh New Reality of Cincinnati Creative Jobs

Comic-Con Bars AI-Generated Art After Artist Backlash

Sign Up to Our Newsletter